LASIK vs SMILE
LASIK creates a corneal flap with a femtosecond laser and reshapes the cornea. SMILE removes a small lenticule through a keyhole incision — minimally invasive, ideal for high myopia and dry-eye-prone patients.
Candidacy
- Myopia up to -10D
- Hyperopia up to +6D
- Astigmatism up to 5D
- Stable prescription for 1+ years
- Age 18+
The day of surgery
Numbing drops, 15 minutes per eye, and you walk out with ~80% vision improving over the next hours. Most patients return to work within 2–3 days.
