SMILE surgery offers a minimally invasive approach to vision correction, providing fast recovery and minimal discomfort. It reshapes the cornea using advanced technology, allowing for quick results and less disruption to your daily life. With SMILE, you can enjoy clearer vision without the hassle of glasses or contacts, giving you the freedom to live life fully!
SMILE Eye Surgery
Your journey to crystal-clear vision begins with a SMILE!
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SMILE stands for “small incision lenticule extraction” and combines the best of both worlds from PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) and LASIK techniques.
Adults with Stable Vision: Candidates should be at least 18 years old and have had stable vision for at least a year.
Moderate Refractive Errors: It’s effective for individuals with myopia (nearsightedness) and astigmatism. Those with mild to moderate hyperopia (farsightedness) may not be ideal candidates.
Good Overall Eye Health: Candidates should have healthy eyes, free from conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, or severe dry eye.
No History of Eye Surgery: Those who have not undergone previous eye surgeries, such as LASIK or PRK, are typically better suited for SMILE
Minimally Invasive: SMILE involves a small incision, which reduces trauma to the eye and promotes faster healing compared to traditional LASIK.
Quick Recovery: Most patients experience significant vision improvement almost immediately and can return to daily activities within a day or two.
Precision and Safety: SMILE uses advanced laser technology for highly accurate corrections, resulting in effective outcomes tailored to each patient’s needs.
Less Flap-Related Complications: Unlike LASIK, SMILE does not create a corneal flap, minimising potential complications associated with flap dislocation or healing issues.
Wide Range of Treatable Vision Issues: SMILE effectively treats myopia (nearsightedness) and astigmatism, making it suitable for many patients.
SMILE works by using a femtosecond laser to remove a small piece of corneal tissue called a lenticule through a keyhole incision. This reshapes the cornea and corrects your vision. The total time spent on the operating bed is about 10-20 minutes but the procedure itself, from the incision to the laser to the removal of the lenticule, takes only a few minutes per eye.
Most patients can resume life as per normal the next day.
- You can expect to be at the surgery for 2 hours.
- No contact lens wear for 2 weeks prior to surgery.
- No make-up on the day of surgery.
- Wear comfortable warm clothing with no loose fibres.
- On arrival, you may be given anti-anxiety medication.
- SMILE surgery normally takes around 20-30 minutes.
- Both eyes can be treated on the same day.
- The day after your procedure you will need to return to the clinic for a check-up.
- 2 weeks and 2 months post-operative appointments are included in your surgical fee, unless you wish to visit your own Optometrist if you are from out of area.
- Most patients can return to work the following day.
- For one week after the surgery, you should avoid heavy lifting and stay out of dirty and dusty environments.
- You should keep the area dry; showering is fine, but no swimming.
- Most patients can drive the next day
