Who is Eligible for Getting Smile Pro Surgery for Permanent Specs Removal?

June 4, 2024

Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) surgery is getting much more popular these days than ever before. With a conservative approach to vision correction, this surgery comes as a phenomenal procedure. The surgery helps to treat different types of refractive errors. The SMILE Pro surgery in Mohali particularly treats eye conditions like astigmatism and nearsightedness or myopia. 

Is the procedure painful?

You can correct vision difficulties like nearsightedness when you choose this refractive eye surgery called SMILE Pro surgery. The surgeon will make a small incision in the cornea to remove the lenticular and reshape it which helps in improving the eyesight. A majority of people only experience minor discomfort when they undergo SMILE Pro surgery. One might also experience a short sensation or a slight pressure at varying time points during the treatment. 

Who is a good candidate for SMILE Pro surgery? 

There are a few factors that make you a good candidate for SMILE Pro surgery in Chandigarh. Let us know about these factors and if you are a good candidate for undergoing SMILE Pro surgery. 

  • The condition of your eyes and the cornea must be good for you to have this surgery. 
  • If you have astigmatism, it should be less than three diopters. 
  • Your myopia must be in the range of -1 to -10 

 

Who cannot undergo SMILE Pro surgery?

Not everyone can undergo SMILE Pro surgery and the surgery might not be suitable for you. SMILE Pro surgery is not for you if you have: 

  • Asymmetric astigmatism
  • Ecstasia progressive or corneal thinning 
  • Cataracts in one or both eyes 
  • Uncontrollable diabetes 
  • Pregnancy or are a feeding mother 
  • Corneal scars 
  • Glaucoma 
  • Thin corneas 
  • Eye illness 
  • Unsteady refraction 

Are you eligible for SMILE Pro surgery?

You must meet a certain set of criteria to be eligible for SMILE Pro surgery at the best eye hospital in Chandigarh

  • You must have a minimum age of 18 years to be eligible for SMILE Pro surgery. 
  • The condition of your eyes must be good for better results through this surgery 
  • If you are pregnant, try to plan the surgery after your delivery 
  • There is no change in your eye prescription within at least last 6 months 
  • If you have any eye allergies or keratoconus then this surgery may have negative effects on your eyes. 

 

Sohana Hospital is a renowned hospital for vision correction surgeries including SMILE Pro surgery. Book an appointment today and one of our ophthalmologists will let you know if you are a candidate for the procedure.