WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR SMILE?
SMILE is great for patients that:
- Have nearsightedness, with or without astigmatism
- Participate in contact sports
- Have dry eyes
Both LASIK and SMILE can help create clearer vision and reduce or eliminate your need for glasses and contacts. Understanding the difference between the two procedures can help you and your surgeon make the right choice for your laser vision correction.
SMILE is an acronym that stands for "SMall Incision Lenticule Extraction." Simply put, a laser is used to create a thin, contact lens-shaped layer just beneath the surface of the eye and then a small opening (~ 4mm), through which the layer is removed.
SMILE is great for patients that:
SMILE is a very attractive option for patients due to the minimally invasive nature. Some of its benefits include:
Due to the minimally invasive opening, SMILE is a great option for patients who participate in contact sports. There is no risk of flap complications if there is any direct contact to the eye.
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