What should I expect during the Femto SMILE procedure?

The Femto SMILE procedure is quick, typically lasting around 15 minutes for both eyes. You will recline in a comfortable position, and anesthetic eye drops will be applied to numb your eyes. A femtosecond laser will then create a precise lenticule within your cornea and a small incision, through which the surgeon will remove the lenticule. You may feel a slight pressure during the process, but no pain. Your vision will be blurred immediately afterwards.

How should I prepare for my Femto SMILE appointment?

Preparation includes discontinuing contact lens wear as advised (1-2 weeks for soft, 3-4 weeks for rigid gas permeable) to stabilize your cornea. Ensure you have someone to drive you home after the surgery, as your vision will be temporarily indistinct. On the day of the procedure, avoid eye makeup, lotions, and perfumes. Detailed instructions will be provided during your pre-operative consultations.

What results can I expect and how long is recovery after Femto SMILE?

Most patients experience significantly improved vision within 24-48 hours post-surgery, with vision continuing to stabilize over a few weeks. You can typically resume light daily activities within a day or two. Full recovery and optimal vision stabilization generally occur within 1-3 months. Adhering to aftercare instructions, such as using eye drops and avoiding eye rubbing, is crucial for the best outcome.

Femto SMILE Laser Eye Surgery

Advanced, flapless laser eye surgery for precise and rapid correction of myopia and astigmatism with superior corneal preservation.

15 minwith specialist Mohamed Wagih Abdelsalam Eldeeb

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Advanced, flapless laser eye surgery for precise and rapid correction of myopia and astigmatism with superior corneal preservation.

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15 min

AED 8,500

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What to expect

Preserves corneal biomechanics and structural integrity, significantly reducing post-surgery dry eye complications.
Achieves rapid visual recovery, allowing most patients to resume daily activities within 24-48 hours.
Provides exceptional precision and safety through a flapless, single-step procedure using only one laser, eliminating flap-related complications.

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Who this helps

Individuals seeking freedom from glasses/contact lensesPatients with stable myopia and/or astigmatismThose seeking a minimally invasive vision correction optionProfessionals requiring excellent uncorrected vision

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