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SMILE Minimally Invasive Surgery
SMILE Minimally Invasive Surgery
LASIK Surgery Services
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.
An Advanced Procedure
SMILE Benefits
SMILE Benefits
- Minimally invasive due to only a small incision.
- Gentle and convenient technique.
- 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
Prior to the Treatment:
Anesthetic eye drops are applied to the eye. An eyelid holder is used to prevent the eye from blinking during the procedure.
Step 1:
Creating the Lenticule
Step 2:
Removing the Lenticule
The lenticule is removed through the small incision with minimal disruption to the cornea.
Step 3:
Correcting the Error
Removing the lenticule changes the shape of the cornea, correcting the refractive error.
If you are considering SMILE surgery, you probably have many questions. Some of the most frequent ones are addressed here. This information is not intended to replace consultation with your eye doctor.
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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