Question 1

How is SMILE eye surgery different from other refractive procedures?

Accepted Answer

Unlike in all other laser eye surgery procedures, the corneal tissue is not eroded using an excimer laser. ReLEx SMILE is totally laser operated procedure that uses proven Femto second laser technique which means it is absolutely flapless and bladeless. Basic principle of SMILE surgery is reshaping of cornea by removal of corneal lenticule created by femto laser throught a key hole incision where as in LASIK/Femto lasik/ Contura vision, cornea is reshaped by creating a flap with a 18-20 mm incision of 2mm, removing the underlying corneal tissue with laser and replacing the flap back. Hence, SMILE is the only flapless laser vision correction procedure in the world and is safer than lasik/ femto lasik/contura vision. Quick procedure and early recovery are among the other key advantages that SMILE has over other conventional procedure.

The three steps of Small Incision Lenticule Extraction
Step 1: Lenticule creation
Step 2: Lenticlue removal
Step 3: Impairment is corrected

Question 2

Can I get rid of my spectacles/contact lenses permanently after undergoing SMILE eye surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SMILE is a permanent treatment.

Question 3

How many patients worldwide have undergone SMILE eye surgery?

Accepted Answer

SMILE eye surgery is a smart solution offered at centers of excellence for vision across the globe. To date, more than 20 lakh eyes have been successfully treated with SMILE.

Question 4

Is SMILE eye surgery safe for people wearing contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

SMILE laser vision correction surgery  is completely effective and safe for people wearing contact lenses. Although your surgeon might ask you to discontinue wearing contact lenses for a week before surgery.

Question 5

Is SMILE painful or does it cause any redness or hypersensitivity in eyes?

Accepted Answer

SMILE eye surgery  is minimally invasive and almost entirely painless method that does not involve use of needles or surgical blades. The entire procedure is laser operated and gets over in few minutes.

Question 6

How long does SMILE procedure take?

Accepted Answer

The entire procedure gets over in less than 12 minutes for both the eys . Short duration for surgery and early recovery are amongst the many benefits that come with the advanced procedure called SMILE.

Question 7

What are the chances of dry eyes?

Accepted Answer

The chances of dry eyes in smile procedure is very less than LASIK or Contoura Vision

Question 8

Can I drive back home immediately after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Next day, you can start driving

Question 9

Can I start working on my computer immediately after SMILE?

Accepted Answer

Unlike LASIK, SMILE is gentler to eyes, so you can start working on computers within a day of surgery.

Question 10

When can I start wearing eye make-up after undergoing SMILE?

Accepted Answer

You can start wearing eye make-up and do beauty parlor treatments after one week of time

Question 11

Will SMILE be an obstruction for conducting Cataract treatment in later years of life?

Accepted Answer

There is neither any hindrance to cataract surgery nor does it affect the outcome of surgery.

Question 12

Am I a candidate of Smile Eye Surgery?

Accepted Answer

Every Patient is different, every eye is different. That is why every patient needs complete Smile Eye Surgerywork up. During workup patient's vision, pentacam scan and retina check up is done. If your workup is normal, if your age is above 18, if your number is stable, If your retina is healthy then you are fit for Smile Eye Surgery

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