SMILE Pro for Contact Lens Users

Why Contact Lenses Affect Assessment Contact lenses, especially rigid or gas-permeable types, can temporarily alter the shape of your cornea, which may affect the accuracy of pre-operative measurements if not accounted for. Typical Lens-Removal Period Before Assessment Your surgeon will advise how long to stop wearing contact lenses before your assessment, which varies depending on lens type and how long you've worn them — soft lenses generally require a shorter break than rigid lenses. Why This Matters for Accurate Results Allowing the cornea to return to its natural shape ensures your diagnostic measurements accurately reflect your eyes, supporting a reliable candidacy assessment. What to Expect at Your Consultation Bring your contact lens prescription and inform your consultant how long you've worn lenses and of which type, so they can advise on timing. After SMILE Pro Most patients no longer need contact lenses following a successful procedure, though this depends on individual outcomes confirmed through assessment.