What is SMILE Pro?

SMILE Pro, or Small Incision Lenticule Extraction, is a highly advanced laser eye surgery. It is designed to correct refractive errors such as myopia (short-sightedness) and astigmatism. Unlike traditional methods like LASIK, it uses a keyhole approach. This ensures minimal disruption to the eye’s structure. This state-of-the-art procedure involves creating a thin, lens-shaped layer (or lenticule) within the cornea using a precise femtosecond laser. The lenticule is then removed through a tiny incision, reshaping the cornea and improving vision. What makes SMILE Pro revolutionary is its single-laser technology. Traditional LASIK requires two lasers for the process—one to create a corneal flap and another to reshape the cornea. But SMILE Pro eliminates the need for a flap entirely, reducing complications and accelerating recovery. The entire SMILE Pro procedure is remarkably swift, often completed within 10-15minutes, including preparation time. The actual laser work takes less than 8-10 seconds per eye. Patients experience minimal discomfort, and the incision made is significantly smaller—measuring just a few millimetres—compared to LASIK.