SMILE Minimally Invasive Surgery
SMILE is a cutting-edge laser eye surgery that corrects vision by creating a small incision to extract a lenticule from the cornea, providing a quick recovery and reduced risk of dry eyes.
An Advanced Procedure
Small incision lenticule extraction, or SMILE for short, is a minimally invasive treatment and requires no flap. A laser is used to create a thin, contact-lens-shaped layer just beneath the corneal surface and then a small opening through which that layer is removed. Some studies show that there is less disruption of the corneal surface and fewer immediate post-operative dry eye symptoms with SMILE as compared to LASIK.
SMILE Benefits
Minimally invasive due to only a small incision.
Requires no flap – no flap-related complications; low incidence of dry eyes, low risk of infection.
Generally greater suitability – possioption for patients with contact lens intolerance and a dry eye tendency.
SMILE Procedure Step-by-Step
A small piece of corneal tissue (lenticule) and a small incision are created inside the intact cornea.
The lenticule is removed through the small incision with minimal disruption to the cornea.
Removing the lenticule changes the shape of the cornea, correcting the refractive error.
Lasik Behind the Scenes
How is it actually done? Here is a small display of a patient that has been hesitant to do Lasik for years.
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