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Discover Clear Vision with SMILE Eye Surgery: Your Path to Enhanced Visual Clarity

Do you observe vision difficulties due to astigmatism or myopia (near-sightedness)? If yes, it’s time that you go to a reputed hospital for treatment. Many treatment options are available to help you relieve these eye problems, like laser techniques. To treat this problem, there are advanced methods like Small Incision Lenticule Extraction or SMILE treatment for eyes. Let us know a little more about this procedure.

What is SMILE Eye Surgery?

The clarity of your vision depends on the cornea and lens working together to focus a clear image onto the retina. This process involves the refraction or bending of light rays to create a sharp image on the retina. However, when the cornea’s shape is altered, the image on the retina becomes unfocused, resulting in blurry vision.

SMILE surgery, a cutting-edge procedure, targets these refractive errors by precisely reshaping the cornea. With the help of femtosecond laser, this reshaping process helps to correct the refractive error and improve vision clarity.

 

When Should You Go for SMILE Eye Surgery?

To undergo eye SMILE surgery, there are specific eligibility requirements mentioned below: 

  • You must be at least at or above the age of 18
  • There should be no change in your eye care prescriptions in 6 months 
  • Near-sightedness prescription should fall between –1 and –10, while astigmatism shouldn’t exceed three diopters. 
  • You must have healthy eyes. 

If you have glaucoma, keratoconus, imbalanced glucose levels, or have any eye allergies, we recommend you avoid choosing Relex SMILE eye surgery to prevent its side effects. 

It is not advisable to go for SMILE surgery during Pregnancy and lactation period and it can be planned after that period.

 

SMILE Procedure for Eye Correction

SMILE is a form of laser eye surgery performed to bring the cornea of your eyes to its appropriate shape so as to get a clear focus of image on the retina. SMILE surgery is a minimally invasive technique in which our doctors provide an anaesthetic drops to numb the eyes. 

In the SMILE eye procedure, our professionals use a femto laser to create a tiny incision of less than 4mm in the cornea. They use this incision area to take out a small part of corneal tissue called a lenticule. With this technique, your eye surgeon alters the shape of the cornea, improving your vision. After the SMILE which is a sutureless procedure ; your eyes heal faster to allow return to working in 2 to 3 days 

This treatment for eye correction is painless and comfortable as the ZEISS VisuMax femtosecond laser has less suction applied on your eyes. However, other laser procedures create flaps and use more suction force for the same. 

 

Are Lasik and SMILE Eye Surgery the Same?

Eye SMILE procedure and Laser-assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) are both laser surgery options for your eye power correction. Both outcomes are similar as they both work to correct refractive errors by correcting the shape of the cornea. However, SMILE operation for eyes is an advanced form of refractive  surgery and differs in terms of the process of corneal adjustment. 

Moreover, the patients after SMILE surgery recover faster than LASIK surgery. 

 

Benefits of the SMILE procedure over LASIK

  • In Relex SMILE eye surgery,  tendency to have dry eye is comparatively lesser than in  LASIK surgery. 
  • If you have a high prescription, Relex SMILE treatment is considered more safer than LASIK. 
  • In LASIK surgery corneal flap exists  Relex SMILE has no  flap made in the cornea and hence no flap related complications and safer and heals quicker.
  • If you undergo eye SMILE surgery, there are only fewer chances of tissue and nerve damage.
  • SMILE Surgery laser application time is  quicker than in LASIK, and is done in 20-30 seconds per eye in SMILE.

 

SMILE Treatment for Different Eye Problems

The advanced SMILE eye surgery procedure is effective in treating different eye problems, which include:  

  • Astigmatism

In this eye disorder, the curvature of your cornea distorts, taking an oval or egg shape and affecting your vision. Astigmatism is of two types – horizontal astigmatism (when the eye gets wider) and vertical astigmatism (when the eye length increases). Resultantly, you have a blurry vision. 

  • Myopia

Myopia is an eye problem in which you can see nearby objects clearly while experiencing blurriness in your distant vision. You may even squint your eyes to try to see things clearly. 

The eye care professionals use 2 mm keyhole incisions for the SMILE procedure. SMILE surgery for myopia and astigmatism eye disorders shows significant results. 

 

Complications After SMILE Eye Surgery

After Relex SMILE eye surgery, there may be possible risks or chances of complications. Our eye care professionals perform Relex SMILE treatment with proper safety and necessary precautions. However, the SMILE procedure may involve the following issues:  

  • Glares of light in the dark

  • Mild dry eyes

  • Vision loss (rare chances) 

  • Epithelial abrasions

  • Small tears at the incision site

  • Rarely Perforated caps

 

Medications After SMILE Eye Surgery

After the eye care professionals perform Relex SMILE eye surgery, there are the following medications provided to help you heal:  

  • Anti-Inflammatory Eye Drop

Post eye SMILE LASIK surgery, your eye care provider recommends anti-inflammatory eye drops. It is suggested to use it for the treated eye every 2 hours on the surgery day and the next day. After nine days of surgery, you just need to use one drop of it four times daily. 

  • Antibiotic Eye Drop

Following the prescription of your eye specialist, you may need to use one drop of it four times a day from the day of surgery to the next five days. 

  • Lubricating Eye Drops

For consistent lubrication, you may need to use one drop of it every hour for the first three days of the SMILE operation for eyes and after every two hours for the next eight days. After that, you may use this medication if needed. 

SMILE eye surgery recovery time is just a few days, and you restore your normal vision. 

 

Post SMILE Surgery Care Tips

If doctors have treated your eyes using the Relex SMILE procedure, you need to keep a few things in mind. Have a look at precautions after SMILE eye surgery: 

  • Shield your eyes with protective sunglasses after the surgery.

  • Try to avoid using makeup as it may affect your operated eye.

  • Follow a proper routine of eye drops as eye care professionals recommend.

  • Don’t indulge in heavy physical activities.

You regain your normal vision ability by taking necessary precautions after SMILE eye surgery. 

We at Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital provide comprehensive treatment for various eye diseases. The diseases are listed here:

 

Cataract

Diabetic Retinopathy

Corneal Ulcer (Keratitis)

Fungal Keratitis

Macular Hole

Retinopathy Prematurity

Retinal Detachment

Keratoconus

Macular Edema

Squint

Uveitis

Pterygium or Surfers Eye

Blepharitis

Nystagmus

Allergic Conjunctivitis

Cornea Transplantation

Behcets Disease

Computer Vision Syndrome

Hypertensive Retinopathy

Mucormycosis/ Black Fungus

 

For various eye-related diseases, our eye treatment or surgery options include the following:

 

Glued IOL

PDEK

Oculoplasty

Pneumatic Retinopexy (PR)

Cornea Transplantation

Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)

Pinhole Pupilloplasty

Paediatric Ophthalmology

Cryopexy

Refractive Surgery

Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL)

Dry Eye Treatment

Neuro Ophthalmology

Anti VEGF Agents

Retinal Laser Photocoagulation

Vitrectomy

Scleral Buckle

Laser Cataract Surgery

Lasik Surgery

Black Fungus Treatment & Diagnosis

 

If you experience pain, redness, or blurriness in your vision, you should visit Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital. At Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, we are attentive to your eye care needs and offer personalised attention to help you heal better and effectively. 

With our highly trained staff, we aim to provide world-class treatment for your eye-related problems. Since SMILE surgery is an advanced form of LASIK, we provide Relex SMILE treatment with advanced facilities. We have veteran eye specialists with hands-on experience in performing Relex eye surgery. 

If you are looking for a safe, quick, and minimally invasive method to treat astigmatism and myopia, consult the doctors of Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital. We perform eye SMILE surgery procedures at a nominal cost. SMILE eye surgery cost in India varies with the type of hospital facility you choose. You can compare the SMILE operation cost and make a wise decision. 

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FAQ

Are there any diet restrictions after SMILE surgery?

Since SMILE laser eye surgery is a minimally invasive technique, no specific dietary changes exist. However, you may avoid physical activities for a few days and take proper care of your eyes. If you experience any unusual symptoms after SMILE LASIK surgery, you can visit Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital.

In SMILE vs LASIK eye surgery, the choice depends on various factors, including individual preferences, eye health, and the recommendations of an ophthalmologist or refractive surgeon. LASIK and SMILE both procedures are effective in correcting refractive errors but have different approaches for eye correction.

For surgery, SMILE vs LASIK cost or SMILE eye surgery cost in India may vary depending on hospital facilities and other factors.

The recovery time after SMILE LASIK eye surgery is relatively fast compared to other vision correction procedures. Many patients experience improved vision within a few days, with a more stable visual outcome achieved over several weeks. Following post-operative instructions, using prescribed eye drops, and go for follow-up appointments are important for optimal recovery.

The results of SMILE LASER surgery are considered long-lasting. SMILE surgery procedure aims to provide permanent vision correction, but individual factors such as age and eye health can impact long-term outcomes. It is important to go for regular eye exams with Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital professionals and follow proper eye care practices to maintain optimal vision after surgery.

The SMILE LASIK procedure is typically performed under local anaesthesia, which numbs the eyes. Most patients experience minimal discomfort during the SMILE procedure, but some may experience mild pressure or sensation. After the SMILE laser treatment, any discomfort is usually managed with prescribed medications. But there may be Relex SMILE eye surgery side effects, so be in regular contact with your eye care professionals.