
SMILE PRO procedure steps
15 August 2024
SMILE PRO is the most modern technique for correcting myopia (blurred vision at a distance) and astigmatism (blurred and distorted vision). At our ophthalmological centre we are proud to offer this procedure to improve the quality of life of our patients. It allows us to correct visual defects in a safer, less invasive, more effective way, and with a more comfortable and quicker recovery.
As a minimally invasive treatment, SMILE PRO offers many advantages: among them, it is very comfortable and does not cause stress. Generally, patients do not feel any discomfort during the procedure, in addition to not perceiving smells or noises.
Before the treatment, anesthetic eye drops are applied to the eye to ensure that the surgery is practically painless. A metal clamp prevents the eye from blinking during the surgery. The procedure itself lasts a few minutes and consists of three steps.
1. Creation of the lenticule
A small piece of corneal tissue (lenticule) and a small laser incision are created inside the cornea.
2. Lenticulum Extraction
The lenticule is removed from the inside of the cornea through a small laser incision.
3. Correction of the refractive defect
Removing the lenticule changes the shape of the cornea, thereby achieving the desired visual correction.