FDA Approves Zeiss Treatment for Astigmatisms

Zeiss’ ReLex Smile received premarket approval from the FDA, expanding its myopia treatment options to include patients with astigmatism.

The approval allows for a small incision lenticule extraction (Smile) procedure that is less abrasive on corneal surface tissue.

The procedure uses Zeiss’ VisuMax femtosecond laser to create a lenticule and incision inside the cornea in a single step.