SMILE® pro is a minimally invasive procedure, meaning that there will be no risk of flap-related complications. As a result, wound recovery and visual recovery will be faster.
This minimally invasive technique involves minimal disruption to the corneal tissue, leaving many upper layers intact. It potentially preserves the eye’s biomechanical stability and promotes rapid healing.
A small piece of corneal tissue (lenticule) and a small incision are created inside the intact cornea using laser.
The lenticule is removed through the small incision with minimal disruption to the cornea.
Removing the lenticule changes the thickness of the cornea, correcting the refractive error.
SMILE® pro laser vision correction is gentle and comfortable. There will only be a small opening to correct your vision.
SMILE® pro takes only a few minutes to complete. The part of the procedure that uses a laser to create a lenticule lasts only 10 seconds!
Vision recovers quickly after SMILE® pro. Most people can return to their normal activities as early as the next day.
With SMILE® pro, you may experience less dry eyes and discomfort after the procedure.
SMILE® pro is designed to eliminate your need for glasses and contacts.
With SMILE® pro, the ZEISS VISUMAX 800 offers Lenticule Extraction for patients with myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. During the procedure a lenticule is created within the cornea. The lenticule is subsequently
extracted through a small incision, thereby achieving the desired vision correction.
