About Lumera Eye Clinic

The SMILE procedure marks the advancement to the third generation of laser vision correction, following the footsteps of PRK and LASIK.

This innovative micro-invasive refractive method has achieved success in over 100,000 eyes globally, distinguishing itself through its unique approach.

SMILE, which stands for Small Incision Lenticule Extraction, involves the extraction of a tissue disc (known as a lenticule) rather than tissue ablation, setting it apart from PRK and femto-LASIK procedures. Notably, it eliminates the need for an excimer laser.

The procedure crafts the refractive lenticule within the intact cornea using the ZEISS VisuMax femtosecond laser system, ensuring precision without the creation of a flap, a feature highly preferred by patients. The absence of a flap addresses a common concern among patients, unlike LASIK, where a flap is necessary.

This flapless procedure amalgamates the benefits of surface ablation with those of LASIK, providing an experience akin to PRK without the associated discomfort and LASIK without the creation of a flap.

SMILE is a flapless, bladeless, noiseless, and odorless procedure, astonishing our patients with its swiftness, concluding in merely 28 seconds