SMILE Pro Laser Surgery
in Abbottabad
SMILE Pro laser surgery in Abbottabad — Pakistan's only ZEISS VISUMAX 800 centre at FIO Hospital. The world's most advanced flapless laser. 9 seconds per eye. No blade. No flap. No stitches. 60% less dry-eye than LASIK. Book your free evaluation.
ZEISS VISUMAX 800
Machine
500kHz — 9 sec/eye
Speed
2.5mm (vs LASIK 18mm)
Incision size
60% less than LASIK
Dry Eye Risk
90% preserved
Corneal nerves
FIO Hospital only
Pakistan exclusive
SMILE Pro — The World's Most Advanced Laser Eye Surgery
SMILE Pro is the newest generation of SMILE surgery, performed using the ZEISS VISUMAX 800 — the most advanced refractive laser ever built. At 500kHz frequency, it completes treatment in just 9 seconds per eye. No flap is created — a tiny lenticule is formed and extracted through a 2.5mm incision. The cornea is left structurally intact, nerves are maximally preserved, and dry-eye risk is dramatically reduced. FIO Hospital is the only centre in Pakistan with ZEISS VISUMAX 800.
How SMILE Pro Laser Surgery Works
9-Second Lenticule Creation
ZEISS VISUMAX 800 at 500kHz creates the lenticule in just 9 seconds — the world's fastest. You barely feel it.
2.5mm Extraction Incision
A tiny 2.5mm arc incision (vs LASIK's 18mm flap cut) is made. The lenticule is removed with gentle sweeping motion.
Cornea Intact
No large incisions. Bowman's layer maximally preserved. Cornea retains 95% of original biomechanical strength.
Rapid Clear Vision
Clear vision within 4–8 hours. Most patients see 6/6 or better by the next morning.
Who is Suitable for SMILE Pro Laser Surgery?
Myopia -0.5 to -10.0D with VISUMAX 800
Astigmatism up to 5.0D
Athletes and sportspersons (no flap — no flap displacement risk)
Dry eye patients (least dry-eye of any laser)
Pilots, military, police (impact-resistant cornea)
Patients wanting the most advanced technology
Why ZEISS VISUMAX 800 is the Best Machine for SMILE Pro
ZEISS introduced SMILE in 2012. VISUMAX 800 is the 2nd generation, launched globally in 2022 — and FIO Hospital was among the first in Pakistan to acquire it. The 800 operates at 500kHz (previous VISUMAX: 200kHz), treating 2.5× faster. The faster speed means less corneal exposure time, more patient comfort, and potentially better precision. Patients who had SMILE on older machines often comment that SMILE Pro on VISUMAX 800 was noticeably quicker and more comfortable.
SMILE Pro Laser Surgery Surgeons — Abbottabad
Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Khattak
Vitreoretinal Surgeon
MBBS, FCPS (Ophthalmology), FCPS (Vitreoretina), MRCS (Glasgow), CPHL (Pakistan), ICO (UK), Fellowship in Vitreoretina (Austria), Fellowship in Vitreoretina (USA)
Col (R) Prof. Dr. Shoaib Muhammad
Ophthalmologist
FCPS, FRCS, Retired Colonel — AFMS
Dr. Maqsood Ahmad
Oculoplastic Surgeon
FCPS, Fellowship (Oculoplastics)
Associate Prof. Dr. Javed Rasul
Ophthalmologist
FCPS, Associate Professor — KMC
Dr. Akbar Khan
Ophthalmologist
FCPS
Dr. Waqas Ahmad
Ophthalmologist
FCPS
SMILE Pro Laser Surgery in Abbottabad — FAQ
Is SMILE Pro laser available in Abbottabad?
FIO Hospital offers SMILE Pro at our Peshawar branch — nearest to Abbottabad.
How long does SMILE Pro laser take in Abbottabad?
9 seconds per eye with ZEISS VISUMAX 800. Total procedure time including preparation: about 20 minutes.
Is SMILE Pro laser better than LASIK in Abbottabad?
SMILE Pro has no flap (stronger cornea), 60% less dry eye, and equivalent vision outcomes. Most ophthalmologists recommend SMILE Pro for suitable patients.
What is the cost of SMILE Pro laser in Abbottabad?
SMILE Pro at FIO Hospital Abbottabad starts from Rs. 80,000 per eye — includes all follow-up visits for 1 year.
Is SMILE Pro permanent in Abbottabad?
Yes. SMILE Pro permanently reshapes the cornea. Results do not revert. Natural presbyopia (reading glasses) after age 45 is unrelated to the procedure.
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