SMILE (small incision lenticule extraction) is a laser eye surgery that treats astigmatism and nearsightedness. SMILE may mean that you don’t need to wear glasses or contact lenses anymore.

Feb 26, 2019 · SMILE is a laser eye surgery that has a lot in common with LASIK. Learn about the differences - advantages, limitations and cost.

Sep 30, 2024 · Small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) is a newer type of laser refractive surgery. This kind of surgery uses a laser to treat myopia (nearsightedness) and astigmatism (irregularly …

Aug 19, 2022 · One laser vision correction procedure available to patients today is SMILE – small incision lenticule extraction – and, in this article, we share an overview of how SMILE eye surgery …

Small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) was the world's first commercially available KLEx procedure. It was performed using the ZEISS VisuMax 500 platform and currently leads in the number of KLEx …

Oct 10, 2024 · SMILE treats refractive errors by reshaping the cornea. Your eye surgeon uses a laser to change the curve of your cornea. This causes light rays to focus properly on your retina, improving …

ReLEx Small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE), second generation of ReLEx Femtosecond lenticule extraction (FLEx), is a form of laser based refractive eye surgery developed by Carl Zeiss Meditec …

Apr 16, 2025 · Find out what SMILE surgery is, how it works, and whether or not it’s right for you. See how it differs from traditional LASIK here.

May 29, 2024 · SMILE surgery changes the curvature of your cornea. This restores refraction to normal, giving you sharp vision again. It reduces the need for glasses or contact lenses.

Jan 6, 2026 · SMILE — Small Incision Lenticule Extraction — is an advanced femto laser-assisted technique that reshapes the cornea to correct refractive errors such as myopia and astigmatism. Its …