The lenticules extracted during SMILE procedures can be potentially reused in many ways. They are integer, neatly cut discs from young, healthy corneas suitable for biomedical research, tissue repair and tissue-addition procedures.
Several ophthalmologists have creatively developed techniques to use the lenticules, but regulatory and organizational challenges hinder their use in Western countries.
“Some of these techniques could potentially be game changers, and indications cover a broad enough area to make it worth trying to implement SMILE lenticule reuse. We have an efficient system