What is SMILE^®Pro?

SMILE^® Pro is the newest and latest technology available in laser vision correction.

SMILE^® Pro halves the laser treatment time, making it a faster procedure than ever before. Offering a quicker and more comfortable experience for patients.

Benefits of SMILE® Pro

ParkView Day Surgery has invested in the Visumax 800 laser from Zeiss, the newest and latest version of this technology which offers the following benefits:

Advanced Technology

SMILE® Pro, the latest version of SMILE® technique.
The Visumax 800 Laser reduces the actual laser treatment time to 10 seconds per eye.
Advanced technology increases comfort for patients.

Fast Healing

Most of the upper corneal layers are unaffected
Supports fast healing and quick return to normal activities including work and driving

Fast Visual Recovery

Visual recovery is fast
Most patients are able to drive after 24hours
After 3 days, contact sports and wearing make-up can be resumed.

Suitable for Many Candidates

Reduced infection risk
Suitable for many patients with contact lens intolerance
Very well suited to most shortsighted people

Lifestyle Option

Reduced incidence of dry eye
An excellent option for people with active occupational or lifestyle needs.
No flap and no flap related complications

Stress-Free Experience

Provides a comfortable, painless, and stress-free patient experience
Odourless and silent

How the SMILE® Pro procedure is performed

Step 1

Lenticle creation

A small piece of corneal tissue (lenticle) and a small incision is created inside the intact cornea.

Step 2

Lenticle removal

The lenticle is removed through the incision with minimal disruption to the biomechanics.

Step 3

Impairment is corrected

Removing the lenticle changes the shape of the cornea, thereby achieving a vision correction.

How the laser works on the eye surface

In SMILE® Pro, which is a keyhole procedure, a small piece of tissue (called a lenticule) is created inside the cornea with the laser, and removed through a small incision. This means many of the layers of the cornea are unaffected and allow fast healing. In addition, there are no flap-related issues to consider.

Prior to the treatment anesthetic eye drops are applied onto the eye and an eyelid holder is used to prevent you from blinking during the procedure.

Visual recovery in general is fast. Patients can normally return to work, shower, and drive within 24 hours after surgery. In most cases, sports can be resumed and make up can be applied after 3 days.

What is SMILE®Pro?