SMILE Pro

SMILE PRO

Beyond limits, designed for eye comfort

This is a SMILE procedure performed using the VisuMax 800, developed based on extensive surgical data from the previous VisuMax 500 and Germany's ZEISS technology. With just 8 seconds of laser application and a complete solution, it delivers optimal surgical outcomes.

ZEISS VisuMax 800

Faster speed, greater precision: a new standard in SMILE vision correction

With significantly improved laser application speed, procedure time is reduced, while precise scanning technology reliably controls even subtle corneal tissue movement. It achieves optimal cutting with minimal energy, reducing the burden on the patient's eyes while enabling clear visual recovery.

✓ World's fastest laser scanning

A 2 MHz-class femtosecond laser reduces lenticule creation time to approximately 8 seconds, minimizing discomfort during the procedure and improving efficiency.

✓ Sophisticated tracking and real-time correction system

It recognizes even subtle eye movements in real time to accurately maintain the laser focus and enhance correction stability.

✓ Improved energy efficiency and cutting uniformity

Consistent cutting quality is achieved with lower energy than conventional systems, minimizing corneal damage and speeding recovery.

✓ User-centered ergonomic design

The docking angle has been improved to allow treatment in a natural position, reducing eye pressure and foreign-body sensation.

SMILE Pro VisuMax 800

A culmination of advanced optical technology from ZEISS, a global optical company from Germany

❶ Real-time surgical procedure monitoring system

❷ Automatic pressure correction system for subtle eye movements

❸ Laser application time of under 8 seconds with ZEISS scanning technology

❹ Ultra-precision ophthalmic surgical microscope

❺ Eye centration and astigmatism axis correction system

❻ Ergonomically designed contact glass

Faster, more precise, and more comfortable vision correction

SMILE Pro has a laser application time of approximately 8 seconds, minimizing stress on the cornea and providing comfortable vision immediately after the procedure. Precise beam control and a real-time tracking system deliver highly accurate results, achieving greater stability and accuracy than conventional systems.

✓ Enhanced micro eye-fixation system (reduced suction loss)

✓ Unique corneal scanning technology using mirrors employed in astronomical telescopes

✓ Intelligent robotic assistance system capable of centration and astigmatism axis correction during surgery

✓ Smooth lenticule formation through rapid, consistent application of effective energy

✓ More accurate visual outcome prediction through network integration and nomogram generation

Precision scanning technology that controls even laser spacing

SMILE Pro precisely controls laser application spacing to minimize microbubble formation caused by laser overlap. Lasers applied rapidly at uniform intervals smoothly cut the corneal surface, reducing tissue damage and enabling faster recovery.

SMILE LASIK: 25 seconds

SMILE Pro: 8 seconds

❶ CentraLign® (Centralign)

By performing precise vision correction centered on the visual axis and vertex, it improves visual quality and reduces higher-order aberrations. SMILE®pro's CentraLign detects eye movements more accurately and automatically corrects eye centration to provide optimal outcomes.

❷ OcuLign® (Oculign)

The magnitude and axis of astigmatism are very important, and each 1-degree axis error reduces astigmatism correction effectiveness by 3.3%. SMILE®pro corrects astigmatism axis rotation and provides optimal treatment outcomes through the OcuLign function, offering high-quality vision for patients with astigmatism.

❸ Live Monitoring (Live monitoring of the surgical process)

A high-resolution live monitoring system checks the entire procedure in real time, immediately controlling subtle changes that may occur during laser application.

❹ Operating Microscope

With an operating microscope incorporating ZEISS optical technology, the depth and structure of corneal tissue can be precisely observed for stable correction.

❺ Ergonomic Contact Glass

The contact glass, designed with an ergonomic curved surface, reduces pressure on the eye and minimizes foreign-body sensation and pain during docking.

ZEISS VisuMax Equipment Comparison

SMILE LASIK VisuMax 500

✓ Laser application time: 21–26 seconds

✓ Suction time: Within 30 seconds

✓ Visual recovery speed: ++

✓ Centration setting: Patient fixation before suction

✓ Restart mode in case of suction loss: O

SMILE LASIK VisuMax 800

✓ Laser application time: 7–10 seconds

✓ Suction time: 15 seconds

✓ Visual recovery speed: +++

✓ Centration setting: Automatic visual axis guide

✓ Restart mode in case of suction loss: O (enhanced micro eye-fixation system)

Clinically validated results of SMILE Pro

The stability and excellence of clinical outcomes have been demonstrated through more than 65,000 SMILE Pro procedures performed in Asia and Europe.

*Source: ZEISS

➞ Uniform application of nano-energy laser pulses 2 million times per second reduces postoperative recovery time

Incision line of other corrective procedures

Ideal incision line of SMILE Pro

*Source: ZEISS - Tissue Deformation by Bubbles & Plasma

Improved postoperative visual quality compared with other laser vision correction procedures

Comparison of OSI changes over time

*Source: ZEISS - Tissue Deformation by Bubbles & Plasma

Smoother separation of the corneal stroma compared with other laser vision correction procedures

Minimized damage during stromal separation, improved visual quality

After stromal separation with another corrective procedure

After stromal separation with SMILE Pro

*Source: ZEISS - Tissue Deformation by Bubbles & Plasma

More uniformly shaped cornea and higher-quality vision after surgery compared with other vision correction procedures

Comparison of corneal shape after SMILE PRO versus other vision correction procedures

Left eye | Other company's vision correction procedure

Right eye | SMILE PRO

SMILE Pro Procedure Process

Using First Eye Clinic's ZEISS VisuMax

❶ Ultra-high-speed femtosecond laser application

The corneal stromal layer is precisely separated with approximately 10 seconds of laser application.

❷ Real-time pressure detection and position correction

It detects even subtle patient movement and automatically adjusts pressure.

❸ Stromal tissue removal after a minimal incision

Stromal tissue is removed through a micro-incision of approximately 1 mm to correct vision.

ZEISS VISUMAX 800

The safety and distinctive features of the ZEISS SMILE Pro system.

What makes SMILE Pro special: precision technology that protects eye structure

✓ Shorter procedure time

The shorter laser application time reduces the burden of surgery and makes the overall procedure faster.

✓ Safe even for thin corneas

Because less corneal tissue is removed, people with thin corneas can undergo surgery while maintaining structural stability.

✓ Faster visual recovery

The micro-incision approach causes less pain and foreign-body sensation, enabling faster visual recovery and return to daily activities after surgery.

✓ Minimized risk of side effects

With less corneal nerve damage, it may reduce the likelihood of dry eye and minimize concerns about corneal deformation.

✓ Minimized infection risk

The substantially reduced incision size is advantageous for preventing infection risk and flap-related issues.

✓ Precise astigmatism correction available

Sophisticated laser planning tailored to the astigmatism axis enables clearer and more stable vision correction.

Why choose First Eye Clinic

The doctor doctors choose: Key Doctor, Medical Director Samyoung Yoon

❶ A trusted ophthalmology clinic chosen by many patients

❷ Proven expertise with extensive experience treating complications and performing revision surgery from other hospitals

❸ Premium medical system equipped with cutting-edge medical devices

❹ A "lifelong primary physician" system that provides care even after surgery