SMILE Pro: Minimally Invasive Laser Eye Surgery

SMILE Pro: Advanced, Minimally Invasive Laser Eye Surgery

Experience vision correction with no flap, no noise, no smell, and less dry eye.

SMILE Pro offers a revolutionary approach to laser eye surgery, providing a less invasive alternative to LASIK. With no LASIK flap, SMILE Pro reduces the risk of flap-related complications, and the smaller incision may result in better corneal strength, stability, and less dry eye.

  • No LASIK flap means no 18mm incision
  • Improved corneal strength and stability
  • Reduced risk of dry eye
  • Better night vision
  • No noise, no smell – only one laser needed

Why Choose SMILE Pro Over LASIK?

Unlike LASIK, SMILE Pro doesn’t require a large corneal incision or a second laser. This cutting-edge procedure may offer better spherical aberration control, potentially improving night vision and reducing discomfort during the process.

With SMILE Pro, there’s:

  • No buzzing noise or chlorine-like smell
  • No risk of LASIK flap-related issues
  • A quicker recovery time, with most patients able to drive the next day!

Discover the Benefits of SMILE Pro

Safety and Speed of Recovery

SMILE Pro combines the safety of PRK with an even faster recovery time than LASIK. Unlike PRK, which can take up to a week for normal activities, 99% of SMILE Pro patients can drive the very next day without glasses or contacts.

Flapless and Minimally Invasive

Unlike LASIK, SMILE Pro doesn’t create a flap of corneal tissue. The minimally invasive procedure uses a 2mm micro-tunnel incision, compared to the 18mm cut in LASIK. This smaller incision helps maintain corneal strength, reduces dry eye risk, and may result in a larger optical zone for sharper vision.

State-of-the-Art Technology

SMILE Pro uses the latest laser technology to reshape the cornea. The procedure is fast and precise—lasting just a few seconds per eye—creating a treatment uniquely designed for each patient.

Laser Vision SA has been offering SMILE® vision correction since 2014, with fantastic results for patients.

See the Difference with SMILE Pro

Clearer vision is just a few steps away. Explore life with confidence, clarity, and comfort with SMILE Pro —your vision, redefined. Get in touch with our team today to find out more. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and help you take the next step toward clearer vision.

How SMILE Pro Works: The 3-Step Process

Step 1:

Step 1:

The Zeiss Visumax laser creates a thin, lens-shaped layer (the lenticule) within the cornea, without any blades or noise. This takes just 2-3 seconds and is customized to your visual needs.

Step 2:

Step 2:

The lenticule is gently removed through a tiny 2mm incision, adjusting the shape of the cornea to correct your vision. There’s no need to remove any surface skin of the eye.

Step 3:

Step 3:

The minimally invasive nature of SMILE Pro leaves the cornea intact, with less structural change than LASIK or PRK. This preserves corneal strength and stability while delivering precise vision correction.

Who is SMILE Pro For?

SMILE Pro is ideal for patients who are short-sighted or have astigmatism. It’s suitable for those with prescriptions ranging from -0.75D to -12.5D. Whether you’re near-sighted, far-sighted, or have astigmatism, SMILE Pro could be the solution for you!

SMILE Procedure Explained

For a more in depth explanation of the procedure please view the video below.

Meet Dr Fraenkel

Dr Graham Fraenkel has now performed over 5,000 SMILE Eye laser vision correction procedures since introducing SMILE Eye Laser Surgery to South Australia in 2014 and SMILE Pro in 2022.

Dr Fraenkel was Adelaide’s first laser eye surgeon to perform:

  • ALL Laser LASIK
  • SMILE
  • SMILE Pro
  • more SMILE procedures than any other AUS / NZ laser eye surgeon

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