Laser treatment for short-sightedness with SMILE® PRO

In the modern world of eye correction, the new SMILE^® PRO method is one of the most innovative methods for correcting nearsightedness. The SMILE^® PRO is an improvement on the ReLEx smile eye laser treatment.

The big difference is that the SMILE^® PRO laser eye treatment itself only takes 10 seconds. We clarify all the advantages of the SMILE^®PRO method for short-sightedness and short-sightedness with SMILE in this article.

What is short-sightedness?

Short-sightedness is a refractive defect in which nearby objects can be seen clearly, while distant objects appear blurry. This common eye problem is often caused by a longer eyeball or an irregular shape of the cornea, which means that the incident light is not properly focused on the retina.

This causes the image that the brain receives to be blurry and the distance to appear blurry. Millions of people around the world suffer from myopia or other refractive errors and are looking for effective ways to improve their vision.

We would therefore like to provide you with a thorough overview of the SMILE^®PRO method for correcting myopia.

What is the SMILE^{® Pro}method?

SMILE^® PRO Laser Treatment is the world’s most advanced, precise and gentle method of correcting nearsightedness and other vision defects. It is based on the further development of femto-LASIK and the classic ReLEx smile method.

In contrast to the conventional LASIK method, the SMILE® Pro method is almost painless and allows a fast healing time.

With the SMILE® Pro method, an approximately 2 to 3 mm small access is created in the intact cornea in order to remove a thin lens (lenticle) that changes the shape of the cornea in such a way that a precise correction of the visual defect is achieved.

The advantage of the SMILE® Pro method is that no large-scale opening of the cornea by means of a “corneal flap” is required, which maintains corneal stability and minimizes the risk of complications.

This innovative laser eye technique has proven to be effective and gentle, making it a popular option for people suffering from nearsightedness.

Benefits of SMILE®PRO

• Precise correction of visual defects, especially in cases of severe nearsightedness
• No flap incision: The tear regulation remains intact and the corneal stability is hardly affected.
• Counteracting dry eyes: The treatment can also be used in patients with dry eyes and thin corneas.
• Fast healing time and almost painless procedure
• Rapid surgery and more comfort: The operation takes place in a single treatment step, resulting in a shorter treatment time and more comfort for the patient.
• Laser time of only 10 seconds
• Millions of treated eyes worldwide
• Minimally invasive treatment

The SMILE® Pro method is an extremely effective and painless operation that is minimally invasive and gentle, so that the surrounding corneal tissue is spared.

Advantages of SMILE® PRO for nearsightedness

Laser treatment to correct nearsightedness, especially with the SMILE® Pro method, offers a variety of benefits to patients.

Improvement of vision without visual aid:

One of the most obvious benefits of laser eye surgery for nearsightedness is the significant improvement in vision. Precise correction of refractive error can dramatically improve patients’ vision. Achieving clear vision in the distance without glasses or contact lenses allows for a more active and light-hearted life.

Reducing dependence on glasses and contact lenses:

For people with nearsightedness, the daily use of glasses or contact lenses can be bothersome and impractical. Laser treatment offers the possibility of reducing or even eliminating this dependency completely. After surgery, many patients no longer rely on visual aids and enjoy the freedom to live their lives without constant worry about glasses or contact lenses.

Long-term cost savings:

Although laser treatment is initially associated with costs, considerable cost savings can be achieved in the long term. Glasses and contact lenses can become expensive over time, especially if new strengths are needed on a regular basis.

The one-time investment in eye lasers can prove to be a cost-effective solution in the long term, as most patients have little or no further expenditure on vision aids after surgery. In addition, Bányai Ophthalmology offers attractive interest-free installment payments. The SMILE^® Pro method then costs only about €121 per month. More details on the cost of laser treatment for short-sightedness.

Improving quality of life:

By improving vision and reducing dependence on glasses and contact lenses, many patients experience a noticeable increase in their quality of life. They can exercise, exercise outdoors, and enjoy their hobbies without worrying about their low vision. The increased quality of life after laser myopia is one of the most important advantages of this procedure for many patients.

Fast and painless treatment:

The SMILE^{® Pro} method is considered a virtually painless procedure that is usually completed within a few minutes. The procedure itself is fast and precise thanks to modern technology and the experience of the doctors. The short surgery time leads to a quick recovery and allows patients to quickly return to their normal everyday life.

Overall, laser nearsightedness with the SMILE^{® Pro} method provides an effective and gentle solution to improve vision and enrich patients’ lives.

Experience with SMILE® PRO

SMILE^® PRO is a painless, gentle and efficient way to correct myopia. The laser process takes only 10 seconds. Full vision is already available after 24 hours. At our eye care center in Stuttgart or Karlsruhe, the SMILE^® PRO method is very popular for people under the age of 45 who want to correct their nearsightedness.

Want to learn more about patients’ experiences with SMILE PRO? Radio presenter Tara from bigFM was with us for eye lasers and opted for the SMILE^® PRO. You can see how she fared, which preliminary and follow-up examinations were necessary and how satisfied Tara is with the result in the video clips with Tara on Youtube.

How does SMILE^® PRO differ from other laser methods?

The SMILE^® PRO method differs from other laser methods, such as Femto-LASIK and ReLEx smile, in its low invasiveness and precise correction of visual defects. In contrast to the femto-LASIK method, which requires an approximately 20 mm long incision in the cornea, the SMILE^{® Pro} method requires only a 2 to 3 mm small access. This keeps the tear regulation intact and hardly affects the corneal stability.

Compared to the classic ReLEx smile method, the SMILE^{® Pro} method also goes one step further. While the traditional SMILE^{® Pro}method already achieves excellent results in correcting visual defects, the SMILE^{® Pro} method allows for even more precise correction, especially in cases of severe nearsightedness. The safety, speed and precision of the SMILE^{® Pro} method are second to none.

With the SMILE^® PRO method, the actual laser process takes only 10 seconds. In the previous ReLEx smile method, the laser process took 30 seconds. This offers patients even more comfort.

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