Why ZEISS SMILE Pro Is the Future of Laser Vision Correction

Prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses often feel like a daily inconvenience. Yet, some people are still hesitant to get laser eye surgery due to concerns about effectiveness, comfort, and safety.

Correcting refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism has long been possible with advanced laser procedures that are already remarkably safe, gentle, and precise. Surgeons have been using these techniques for decades with proven results. The technology continues to get better, year after year.

Thanks to new breakthroughs in laser and computing technology, patients today can achieve sharper vision with faster recovery and fewer risks. ZEISS SMILE Pro is the latest example of this progress.

ZEISS SMILE Pro is the future of vision correction and it’s available today. Clearview Vision Institute is excited to offer this revolutionary next step in laser eye surgery to our patients at our Toronto clinic. If you’re interested in correcting your vision with greater comfort, unparalleled precision, and faster healing times, then it’s time to consider ZEISS SMILE Pro.

Introducing ZEISS SMILE Pro

ZEISS SMILE Pro is the latest advancement in laser eye surgery. It treats myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism safely and effectively. Unlike other vision corrective procedures, ZEISS SMILE Pro does not create a corneal flap. This makes it suitable for a broad spectrum of patients and offers a quicker recovery time.

How It Works

Your eye surgeon uses the advanced ZEISS VisuMax 800 laser to cut and separate the central corneal tissue within the eye. The opening is very small, ranging between 4 and 6 mm. This leaves the corneal structure intact to facilitate a speedy recovery and greater comfort.

In less than 10 seconds, the ophthalmologist gently creates a thin, contact lens-shaped layer just beneath the surface of the eye. This layer is known as the “lenticule.” It is removed through a small incision to precisely reshape the cornea.

Reshaping the cornea curvature causes light to focus directly on the retina, rather than in front of or behind it. In doing this, the procedure corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Your vision is now restored and you can see clearly at all distances.

ZEISS VisuMax 800

At Clearview Vision Institute, we perform the ZEISS SMILE Pro vision correction treatment using the ZEISS VisuMax 800 laser. (The procedure can also be done with the ZEISS VisuMax 600.)

The VisuMax 800 is an advanced femtosecond laser that provides a more comfortable surgical experience and superior results. It’s three times faster than the original lasers used for ReLEx SMILE. Whereas ReLEx SMILE has 25 to 27 seconds of laser time per eye, ZEISS SMILE Pro requires only 8 to 10 seconds per eye. This creates a gentler experience for patients and enhances overall patient comfort.

Additionally, the ZEISS VisuMax 800 is capable of creating even smaller incisions than the ReLEx SMILE models. Its refined precision produces the best visual outcomes. As well, it preserves corneal integrity, reduces the risk of irritation or infection, and supports quicker healing.

The Advantages of ZEISS SMILE Pro

1. Minimally invasive eye surgery

ZEISS SMILE Pro is a minimally invasive surgery thanks to the incredible precision of the VisuMax 800 laser. Unlike traditional LASIK, surgeons do not need to create a flap in order to access the cornea and reshape the eye. The incision itself is 80% smaller than with LASIK.

SMILE Pro’s minimally invasive technology reduces the impact on the upper corneal layer. Although the cornea is reshaped, it preserves as much of the natural curvature of the cornea as possible. Consequently, you experience more comfort during and after surgery, as well as a faster recovery with fewer risks of complications or side effects.

2. Highly precise

This vision correction procedure represents a new level in precision. It combines a highly advanced femtosecond laser (the ZEISS VisuMax 800) with the latest computer technology to reshape the cornea and correct refractive errors.

Since your unique eye structure is taken into account, your treatment is customized to you. This leads to greater consistency in visual outcomes, better accuracy, and enhanced results. The customized approach ensures that you have the clearest and sharpest vision possible following the procedure.

3. Greater comfort

Understandably, comfort is a priority for patients. You want to feel comfortable both during and after the procedure. Fortunately, ZEISS SMILE Pro is known for being very comfortable, particularly when compared to other types of vision corrective surgeries.

ZEISS SMILE Pro creates an extremely small opening in the cornea. This means there’s less disruption to the eye’s surface and no corneal flap. Most patients feel little to no discomfort during surgery. Remember, the laser time with the ZEISS VisuMax 800 is only 8–10 seconds per eye, which makes the entire procedure very fast.

4 .Quick recovery

The recovery time is also faster and easier with ZEISS SMILE Pro. Since the eye surgery is minimally invasive and preserves corneal strength, your eyes heal more rapidly compared to other laser procedures.

Patients experience minimal irritation afterwards and, typically, have mostly clear vision the next day after surgery. Less downtime means you can get back to work, exercise, and do what you love faster.

5. Less risk of side effects

ZEISS SMILE Pro is gentler on your eyes. The small incision and lack of corneal flap reduce the risk of complications and side effects. Patients are less likely to experience issues such as dry eyes, trouble seeing at night, eye inflammation, corneal weakening, or infection. The result is a safer, more dependable option for vision correction.

Reasons to Choose ZEISS SMILE Pro Over Other Laser Eye Surgeries

It’s important to choose the right laser eye surgery for your vision, lifestyle, and goals. ZEISS SMILE Pro offers notable advantages over alternatives, like its minimally invasive technique and advanced technology.

Unlike LASIK, SMILE Pro does not involve cutting a flap in the cornea, which means less risk and faster healing. It’s also more precise, quicker, and even less invasive than ReLEx SMILE. Laser time is significantly reduced and the incision is much smaller, resulting in gentler, faster, and more predictable treatment.

With these benefits, SMILE Pro represents the most advanced option available for vision correction today. Patients can enjoy clearer vision with greater comfort and peace of mind, knowing their procedure is both safe and effective.

Vision Correction at Clearview Vision Institute

Clearview Vision Institute is committed to advancing laser eye surgery in Canada. We offer the latest vision correction treatments with groundbreaking technology to provide safer, more effective results. Through ZEISS SMILE Pro, we are able to deliver the highest standard of care and best visual outcomes to our patients.

To learn more about how ZEISS SMILE Pro can correct your nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, reach out to us today.

To request more information on ZEISS SMILE Pro, call Clearview Vision Institute at 647-493-6371 or contact us here.