SMILE Pro
from 4,000,000 KRW* VAT Not Included
SMILE Pro vision correction surgery is performed using the upgraded femtosecond laser system, VisuMax 800. The laser application time is short, at approximately 7 seconds, and the system features automatic centration and astigmatic axis compensation. SNU Eye Clinic was among the first clinics in Korea to introduce SMILE Pro and has been performing the procedure since August 2023. It applies a “Bespoke SMILE” approach, adjusting the treatment zone and tissue removal amount according to each patient’s eyes. Chief Director Dr. Jeong Eui-sang is active as a SMILE key doctor, educating medical professionals worldwide.
Surgery Overview
SMILE Pro is a SMILE Surgery procedure performed using the upgraded femtosecond laser system, VISUMAX 800. With a laser application time of approximately 7 seconds, it features eye centration and Astigmatism axis compensation functions. As an early adopter of SMILE Pro in Korea, SNU Eye Clinic performs “Bespoke SMILE,” tailoring the surgical approach to each patient’s eyes.
Recommended for These Individuals
CASE 01 Individuals who feel psychological burden regarding surgery time or the operating room
CASE 02 Individuals with thin Corneal thickness
CASE 03 Corneal asymmetry
CASE 04 Individuals with large pupils
CASE 05 High Myopia or severe Astigmatism
CASE 06 Individuals seeking rapid visual recovery and return to daily life
Why SMILE Pro?
· Laser application time of approximately 7 seconds · 2 million laser pulses per second · Enhanced micro eye fixation and reduced suction loss · Faster visual recovery and improved quality of vision
Live monitoring of the surgical procedure
ZEISS ultra-precision ophthalmic surgical microscope
Automatic pressure compensation system that corrects even subtle patient movements
Eye centration and Astigmatism axis compensation functions
Laser application time of under 10 seconds enabled by ZEISS scanning technology
Ergonomically designed contact glass
Point 1. More precise Astigmatism correction
OcuLign® compensates for rotation of the Astigmatism axis to provide more precise Astigmatism correction.
Point 2. Automatic pupil fixation system
CentraLign® detects eye movement and automatically aligns the center, aiming for more accurate surgical results.
Point 3. Enhanced micro eye fixation system
An automatic pressure-sensing system reduces suction loss and delivers laser energy accurately with uniform pressure.
Proven Clinical Results
More than 65,000 SMILE Pro procedures have been performed in Asia and Europe (Source: ZEISS). By delivering nano-energy laser pulses uniformly at 2 million pulses per second, it reduces postoperative recovery time and gently dissects the Corneal Stroma to minimize damage during the separation process.
SNU Eye Clinic’s Bespoke SMILE
Bespoke SMILE is SNU Eye Clinic’s customized SMILE Pro surgical method, which applies a surgical approach tailored to each patient’s eyes. · SMILE Surgery experience since 2011 and expertise across diverse patient cases · A nomogram established through more than 50,000 procedures · Customized adjustment of the energy application range, nano-energy level, incision location, and Amount of Corneal Ablation for each eye
SMILE Pro Key Doctor, Chief Director Jeong Ui-sang
Selected as an international SMILE Surgery research physician in 2010, he participated in the first VISUMAX 800 demonstration in June 2022 at the invitation of ZEISS Korea headquarters, after which SNU Eye Clinic was selected as an early adopter of SMILE Pro. He began performing SMILE Pro procedures in August 2023, and the head manager for refractive surgery at ZEISS headquarters in Germany visited SNU Eye Clinic to observe procedures.
We also conduct educational activities to share SNU Eye Clinic’s SMILE Surgery and SMILE Pro expertise with countries in Asia and Europe, including Vietnam, Japan, and China.
Please Note
Surgical methods and outcomes may vary depending on the individual’s condition and are determined through consultation with a specialist.
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