SMILE Pro
From 4,000,000 KRW/ surgery
Advantages of Ambidextrous SMILE Pro Surgery At Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic, the medical team operates on the right eye with the right hand and the left eye with the left hand. Using the hand best suited to each eye, they create an approximately 2 mm incision, precisely separate the lenticule within the cornea, and remove it. If a right-handed clinician operates on the left eye using the right hand, the patient’s nasal bridge may interfere with the instrument’s entry path and hand movements. In such cases, the instrument may enter the incision at an oblique angle, or unnecessary wrist rotation may occur, potentially reducing surgical precision and placing unnecessary tension on the incision. Ambidextrous surgery approaches the left eye with the left hand and the right eye with the right hand, minimizing interference from the nasal bridge. This enables instruments to be introduced into both eyes at more natural and stable angles, allowing delicate separation and removal of the lenticule while reducing stress on the incision. • Left eye operated on with the left hand; right eye with the right hand • Minimizes interference with instruments and hand movements caused by the nasal bridge • Ensures symmetrical and natural surgical angles for both eyes • Reduces unnecessary wrist rotation and instrument movement • Minimizes unnecessary tension on the incision • Enables more precise lenticule separation and removal
Surgery Overview
ZEISS Ambidextrous SMILE Pro
The pros of ambidextrous surgery and SMILE Pro have come together!
ZEISS SMILE Pro (ZEISS SMILE PRO®), following the existing VisuMax 500, is SMILE Surgery using the VisuMax 800, launched based on extensive surgical data and the technological expertise of Germany's ZEISS. It delivers optimal surgical outcomes with faster laser treatment time and solutions.
Key Specifications and Features of SMILE PRO
It incorporates every aspect of today's technology.
❶ ZEISS ultra-precision ophthalmic surgical microscope (Operating Microscope)
❷ Live monitoring of the surgical procedure (Live Monitoring)
❸ Equipped with eye central axis and Astigmatism axis correction functions (CentraLign, OcuLign)
❹ Equipped with an automatic pressure feedback system for micro-movement correction (Automatic pressure feedback system)
❺ Laser treatment time under 10 seconds (Laser time under 10 seconds): Applied ultra-precision scanning technology
❻ Ergonomically designed contact glass (Ergonomic designed contact glass)
ZEISS VisuMax History (HISTORY)
2006: First VisuMax developed
2008: European CE approval
2009: Approval by Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
2011: First procedure performed in South Korea
2018: U.S. FDA approval
2022: Reached 1 million eyes in South Korea / 7 million eyes worldwide
2023: SMILE Pro launched in South Korea
Recommended Candidates for SMILE PRO
Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic uses ZEISS technology throughout the entire process, from examination to surgery, to provide a 1:1 personalized process.
✓ Those seeking faster recovery
✓ Those who feel anxious about surgery
✓ Those with thin Corneal thickness or large Pupils
✓ Those whose visual axis and Pupil center axes differ
✓ Those experiencing difficulties due to high Myopia or high Astigmatism
✓ Those seeking Vision Correction surgery with excellent visual quality
Key Advantages of SMILE PRO
Shorter procedure time with faster laser speed
Improved visual quality by reducing the likelihood of dry eye
Fast vision recovery allows return to daily activities within one day
Provides optimal treatment outcomes for patients with Astigmatism
Key Points of Miracle Ambidextrous SMILE PRO
A miracle made in just 10 seconds
❶ Suction Loss Prevention with Precision Scanning Technology
Laser treatment time is under 10 seconds. This is made possible by ZEISS's precision 'scanning technology,' and the short laser treatment time lowers the rate of suction loss (release of the eye fixation system) while reducing patients' psychological burden.
❷ Automatic Central Axis and Astigmatism Axis Correction System
CentraLign
It accurately detects eye movement and automatically centers the eye for optimal surgical outcomes.
OcuLign
It corrects Astigmatism axis rotation to provide a more refined solution for patients with Astigmatism.
❸ Combination of SMILE Pro + Ambidextrous SMILE
Miracle's ambidextrous technique combined with ZEISS technology delivers even more complete results. Ambidextrous SMILE involves making an incision along the side line of each eye, reducing the risk of contact with the Nasal Bridge during left-eye surgery. It is Miracle's exclusive, specialized technology.
Expect even faster recovery with Miracle's exclusive Ambidextrous SMILE Surgery!
Use of the left hand during OS (left eye) surgery
Use of the right hand during OD (right eye) surgery
Miracle's key know-how, Ambidextrous SMILE, involves making a 2 mm incision along the side line of each eye during surgery, allowing the Corneal Stroma to be removed smoothly without touching the Nasal Bridge. Compared with conventional SMILE, the procedure time is shorter and faster recovery can be expected.
ZEISS VISUMAX 800 DETAILS
SMILE Pro vs. SMILE Equipment Specifications Comparison
(Left: SMILE Pro / Right: SMILE)
✓ Laser repetition rate
SMILE Pro: 2 MHz SMILE: 500 kHz
✓ Laser treatment time
SMILE Pro: 7–10 seconds SMILE: 24 seconds
✓ Eye rotational axis correction
SMILE Pro: Automatic SMILE: Manual TP rotation after marking
✓ Vision recovery speed
SMILE Pro: 6 hours SMILE: 24 hours
✓ Possibility of haze
SMILE Pro: Almost none SMILE: Within 1 day
✓ Patient's field of view
SMILE Pro: Open type SMILE: Closed type
The Difference in Technology
ZEISS VisuMax vs. Other Companies' Equipment
Competitor Equipment A
✓ Procedure name: S - - ✓ Laser treatment time: 30 seconds or more ✓ Suction time: Within 1 minute 30 seconds ✓ Vision recovery speed: + ✓ Central axis setting: Automatic ✓ Restart mode in case of suction loss: X
Competitor Equipment B
✓ Procedure name: C - - ✓ Laser treatment time: 30 seconds or more ✓ Suction time: Within 1 minute 30 seconds ✓ Vision recovery speed: + ✓ Central axis setting: Manual pattern adjustment after marking ✓ Restart mode in case of suction loss: X
VISUMAX 500
✓ Procedure name: SMILE ✓ Laser treatment time: 24–26 seconds ✓ Suction time: Within 30 seconds ✓ Vision recovery speed: ++ ✓ Central axis setting: Patient fixation before suction ✓ Restart mode in case of suction loss: O
VISUMAX 800
✓ Procedure name: SMILE Pro ✓ Laser treatment time: 7–10 seconds ✓ Suction time: 15 seconds ✓ Vision recovery speed: +++ ✓ Central axis setting: Automatic visual axis guide (CentraLign) ✓ Restart mode in case of suction loss: O (enhanced micro eye fixation system) ✓ Comparison of SMILE Pro vs. SMILE surgical speed and effects
Surgical Speed Comparison
SMILE Pro VS SMILE
(Left: VisuMax 800 - SMILE PRO / Right: VisuMax - SMILE)
The Remarkable Effects of Shorter Procedure Time
The short laser treatment time made possible by ultra-precision scanning technology has dramatically reduced suction loss (release of the eye fixation system).
✓ Enhanced micro eye fixation system
✓ Minimized risk of infection
✓ Shorter recovery time
✓ Minimized deformation of eye tissue
✓ Improved visual quality and clarity
Check your genuine SMILE certification card.
Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic issues all patients who undergo SMILE Pro a ZEISS SMILE Card certifying that they received SMILE Pro using the VISUMAX 800 developed by Carl Zeiss in Germany.
Samsung Miracle, an Officially ZEISS-Certified Eye Clinic
Only eye clinics recognized for their outstanding technical expertise in the field of SMILE Surgery can perform SMILE Pro using the VisuMax 800.
Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic, which demonstrates excellent results through its proprietary ambidextrous technique and genuine SMILE equipment, is certified for both SMILE and SMILE Pro, providing safer and more satisfying surgical outcomes.
Certifications held: ZEISS SMILE Pro Certification Plaque, ZEISS SMILE Certification Plaque
For your precious eyes, choosing Samsung Miracle is essential.
MIRACLE POINT 01 Direct surgery and accountable care by the chief director, an alumnus of Seoul National University
The chief director, a board-certified ophthalmologist and graduate of Seoul National University College of Medicine, personally takes responsibility from consultation through surgery and follow-up care.
MIRACLE POINT 02 Miracle's dedicated personal responsibility system with customized staff assigned before and after surgery
Systematic care from before surgery through after surgery with a dedicated 1:1 medical team
Before surgery: Prompt consultations and rapid scheduling through a specialized clinical team
After surgery: Monitoring progress and visit schedules through a dedicated care team
MIRACLE POINT 03 Personalized solutions from medical staff with university hospital experience
Vision Correction specialists in each field with university hospital experience collaborate to personally monitor every patient, from surgery through progress follow-up, with meticulous attention.
MIRACLE POINT 04 Miracle medical services that advance through continuous research and effort
Regular seminars and training are conducted for the Gangnam and Cheonan branches, providing high-quality medical services at every branch.
MIRACLE POINT 05 Safety comes first: precise examinations with genuine equipment
To provide treatment services appropriate for each patient based on safety principles, precise examinations are performed exclusively with genuine equipment.
Miracle, your lifelong eye health partner: Lifelong Vision Management Program
❶ Recovery status check and management (1 week after surgery)
✓ Inflammation test ✓ Specialist examination
❷ Intensive Vision Correction management (1–3 months)
✓ Vision test ✓ Refraction test ✓ Intraocular pressure test ✓ Retina examination ✓ Eye drop prescription
❸ Lifelong regular vision management (after 1 year / once annually)
✓ Vision test ✓ Refraction test ✓ Retina examination ✓ Intraocular pressure test
❹ Lifelong regular vision management (after 15 years / once annually)
✓ Presbyopia test ✓ Retina examination ✓ Tear test ✓ Cataract test ✓ Glaucoma test
Samsung Miracle's unmatched accumulated expertise and technical capabilities
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