SMILE Pro Technology
SMILE Pro relies on femtosecond laser technology, specifically the ZEISS VISUMAX 800, to perform a flapless, minimally invasive procedure.
The Femtosecond Laser A femtosecond laser delivers extremely short pulses of light, allowing precise tissue separation within the cornea without the heat damage associated with older laser types. The ZEISS VISUMAX 800 Platform The VISUMAX 800 is ZEISS's advanced platform for SMILE Pro, designed to complete the lenticule-creation step in approximately 9 seconds per eye, faster than earlier-generation SMILE platforms. How It Enables the Flapless Technique The laser creates a lens-shaped lenticule within the cornea and a small 2-4mm incision, through which the lenticule is removed — no large flap is lifted, unlike flap-based procedures. Why Speed and Precision Matter A shorter laser treatment time can reduce the opportunity for eye movement during the procedure, which is one factor supporting precision, alongside the surgeon's technique and experience. Technology at FIO Hospital FIO Hospital's SMILE Pro procedures are performed on the ZEISS VISUMAX 800 under Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Khattak.
Frequently Asked Questions
What laser is used for SMILE Pro?
The ZEISS VISUMAX 800 femtosecond laser.
How is SMILE Pro technology different from LASIK lasers?
SMILE Pro's femtosecond laser creates a removable lenticule through a small incision, without the corneal flap LASIK requires.
How fast is the SMILE Pro laser?
The laser portion of the procedure takes approximately 9 seconds per eye.
This information is for general education and does not replace an eye examination or medical advice. Suitability for SMILE Pro depends on prescription, corneal measurements, eye health and assessment by a qualified ophthalmologist or refractive surgeon.
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