SMILE is an acronym that stands for “Small Incision Lenticule Extraction” and is the latest advancement in laser vision correction.
LaserVue is proud to be the first laser vision correction center in Northern California to offer the Zeiss VisuMax laser for SMILE Laser Vision Correction. The SMILE procedure is the most cutting-edge laser eye surgery for the correction of myopia (near-sightedness) providing LASIK-like outcomes in a less invasive surgery.
SMILE is a one step, one laser, minimally invasive procedure. During a SMILE procedure, your surgeon will use computer guided, highly focused laser light to cut a tiny incision in the cornea and will use it to remove a small piece of corneal tissue (called a lenticule). This reshapes the cornea and corrects your vision.
The procedure combines the safety of traditional vision correction techniques with even greater comfort and potentially greater precision.
A precise procedure
The cornea composes 5 layers. To correct eyesight focusing problems, only the stroma (the middle layer) has to be reshaped. The SMILE laser works to apply a series of tiny bubbles to create the base of the lenticule (in the lower part of the stroma) and then the top of the lenticule (in the upper part of the stroma). The creation of a small keyhole incision allows your surgeon access to the stroma, so the surgeon can remove the targeted piece of tissue in order to correct your vision. That’s it! In a matter of seconds cornea has been reshaped and the patient is provided optimal visual results.
SMILE vision correction is a pain-free keyhole procedure using a single advanced Zeiss laser.
Comfort and ease
The actual laser portion of the procedure is quick – it’s completed in 25 seconds. SMILE is designed to ensure it’s a very comfortable procedure. Although everyone and their body are different, most people will be feeling great the very next day.
The Difference Between SMILE and LASIK
A SMILE Laser Eye Surgery is a one-step, one laser only procedure. By comparison, LASIK is a two-step, two laser procedure.
During a LASIK procedure, a corneal flap is created using a femtosecond laser and then an excimer laser ablates the tissue to reshape the cornea. During a SMILE procedure, the femtosecond laser is used to cut a small corneal lenticule (precise lens-shaped disc within the cornea) and then it is removed via a small keyhole incision.
The biggest difference and advancement between the two is the fact that SMILE laser eye surgery is a flapless procedure. Because there is no flap created like in LASIK, there is no chance of flap-related complications.
How To Reach Us?
Dr. Nilesh Giri is a trusted Eye Specialist in PCMC, Pune. At Devgiri Memorial Hospital you will get all the necessary medical treatment. Our advanced approach for our patient treatments make us unique.
The appointment process at Devgiri Memorial Hospital PCMC Pune is very simple. You can directly call on 09657002695. Also with the help of the “Book an Appointment” Form you can book your appointment by just filling in the basic information. We will contact you via email or phone call to confirm your appointment.
