Let’s explore the differences between SMILE Pro and SMILE! Many people have been eagerly awaiting the release of SMILE Pro in South Korea. SMILE Pro is an advanced vision correction procedure that has evolved from SMILE surgery. As it has been 13 years since the introduction of SMILE, there are some who have doubts about the advantages and stability of SMILE Pro compared to conventional laser vision correction procedures. Today, we’ll look into how SMILE Pro differs from traditional laser vision correction procedures and discuss its stability.
SMILE Pro: Faster Laser Irradiation Speed
SMILE Pro is an enhanced vision correction procedure based on SMILE surgery, incorporating advanced technological developments for further improvement. Therefore, the surgical principles and methods remain the same. The most significant difference between SMILE Pro and SMILE lies in the laser irradiation speed. While SMILE takes approximately 25 seconds for laser scanning, SMILE Pro completes the laser scanning in less than 10 seconds. This means that surgery is completed over 50% faster compared to SMILE.
Why is Faster Laser Irradiation Speed Important?
As technology improves over time, it’s common to replace existing services with better ones for a superior experience. The same applies to vision correction procedures. SMILE was already a procedure that improved upon the drawbacks of conventional LASIK and LASEK, offering stable and rapid vision correction. However, with the introduction of SMILE Pro featuring enhanced laser technology, we can experience even faster vision correction. To illustrate using familiar examples, if SMILE is akin to 3G, then SMILE Pro can be likened to LTE.
With faster laser scanning speed, what are the advantages? It allows for the reduction of surgery time itself. Consequently, the exposure time of the eye and cornea to external factors decreases, lowering the risk of infection. Additionally, it can lead to reduced eye strain and lower chances of inflammation. In essence, if surgery time is shortened, the recovery period post-surgery can also be shortened.
Will the Increased Speed of SMILE Pro Compromise Stability?
SMILE Pro utilizes the VISUMAX 800 equipment for surgery. Since it’s a newly released device, some may be concerned about its surgical stability. However, SMILE Pro supplements SMILE with improved technology but follows the same surgical approach. Therefore, it maintains a high level of stability by leveraging the clinical experience and expertise gained from SMILE. Since its introduction in 2010, SMILE surgery has surpassed 8 million surgeries worldwide over 13 years, with abundant data proving its safety. In reality, SMILE Pro, though introduced a bit later domestically, is already an actively conducted surgery overseas.
VISUMAX 800 is an improved version of VISUMAX 500 based on the data from SMILE surgeries worldwide. It boasts highly precise laser technology, capable of reaching an area the size of a 100-won coin on the moon. This enables quicker and more precise laser scanning, facilitating swift vision correction surgery. The stability of SMILE Pro is confirmed in academic papers. A three-month follow-up of 128 eyes that underwent SMILE Pro surgery showed consistently high visual acuity results. SMILE Pro using VISUMAX 800 demonstrates equivalent results to conventional SMILE, proving to be an effective and safe surgical method.
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SMILE Pro can correct vision from high myopia to astigmatism, and rapid recovery can be expected post-surgery. For some individuals, daily activities can resume on the day of surgery due to its high stability. However, as side effects may vary depending on individual characteristics, it’s advisable to consult with a specialist medical team to choose the vision correction procedure that suits you best. With 100,000 SMILE surgeries conducted, B&VIIT has validated the safety of SMILE. If you’re looking forward to a well-executed SMILE Pro based on the expertise and proficiency accumulated from 100,000 surgeries, you can trust B&VIIT for consultation.
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