SMILE Pro for Diabetic Patients

Why Diabetes Is a Special Consideration Diabetes can affect the eyes in ways that are relevant to refractive surgery candidacy, including effects on corneal healing and the presence of diabetic retinopathy. Blood Sugar Control Well-controlled blood sugar levels are generally considered important before undergoing any elective surgical procedure, including SMILE Pro, to support healing and reduce complication risk. Diabetic Eye Screening Your surgeon will likely want to confirm you do not have significant diabetic retinopathy or other diabetes-related eye complications before proceeding, often in coordination with your treating physician. Coordinating With Your Diabetes Care Team Informing both your eye surgeon and your diabetes care team about your plans allows for coordinated assessment and appropriate timing. Individual Assessment Is Essential Because diabetes affects each patient differently, candidacy is determined through individual assessment rather than a blanket rule for all diabetic patients.