The Effect of Simulated Altitude on Vision in Military Personnel Following Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction

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Charisma B. Evangelista · Joint Base San Antonio

Carter S. Tisdale · Joint Base San Antonio

Samantha B. Rodgers · Joint Base San Antonio

Timothy Soeken · Joint Base San Antonio

Toan M. Trinh · United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab

Ryan Mackie · United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab

José E. Capó-Aponte

Abstract

The current study suggests that while high altitude may influence certain aspects of visual performance and corneal properties, overall visual acuity and anterior segment parameters remain stable in military personnel who underwent SMILE.

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Corneal surgery and disorders Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies Spaceflight effects on biology

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Published in: Military Medicine

DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usaf608

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The Effect of Simulated Altitude on Vision in Military Personnel Following Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction

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