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Major Chinese Study Develops AI Model to Predict True Intraocular Pressure After LASIK and SMILE Surgery — 10,000+ Patient Dataset

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24 Apr 2026

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Chinese researchers are developing an AI model using data from over 10,000 patients to accurately predict true intraocular pressure after LASIK and SMILE surgery. This addresses a critical gap in post-surgical glaucoma monitoring where conventional tonometry often underestimates pressure readings.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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