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ReLEx SMILE at LERC Dubai

Minimally invasive keyhole laser correction through a 2 mm incision. Lower dry-eye risk than LASIK. Performed by DHA-licensed surgeons since 2005.

اتصل: +971 55583 8367
يبدأ من
7,997 درهم
الاستشارة
AED 200
نظرة عامة

What ReLEx SMILE is

Total in-clinic time is about 15–25 minutes for both eyes; the laser portion of the work is approximately 32 seconds per eye. Treatment range: myopia up to -10 dpt and astigmatism up to 5 dpt. SMILE uses Carl Zeiss VisuMax femtosecond technology.

ما هو؟

ReLEx SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) is a third-generation laser vision correction. Instead of creating a corneal flap as LASIK does, the femtosecond laser carves a thin disc-shaped lenticule inside the cornea. The surgeon then removes that lenticule through a 2 mm keyhole incision. Removing the lenticule reshapes the cornea to correct your refractive error.

كيف يعمل

Because there is no flap, more of the cornea's outer biomechanical strength is preserved. The 2 mm incision is much smaller than a LASIK flap edge, which is why SMILE is associated with less post-operative dry eye and faster corneal stability.

الفوائد

Why ReLEx SMILE

What SMILE offers that LASIK doesn't.

  • 01Flapless procedure

    A 2 mm keyhole incision instead of a corneal flap. Better preserved corneal biomechanics.

  • 02Lower dry-eye risk

    Less of the corneal nerve plexus is interrupted, which is the leading reason patients with dry eye choose SMILE over LASIK.

  • 03Suitable for thinner corneas

    And for patients with contact lens intolerance.

  • 04Quiet procedure

    No microkeratome and no excimer laser noise — the femtosecond laser does the entire treatment.

  • 05Quick visual recovery

    Most patients see well within 24 hours.

  • 06ZEISS VisuMax platform

    The femtosecond technology used worldwide for SMILE.

الإجراء

How SMILE is performed

A single laser does the entire procedure. No second laser, no flap.

الوقت الإجمالي ~32 seconds laser time per eye, 15–25 minutes total in clinic

  1. 1

    Topical anesthetic

    Numbing eye drops only.

    المدة: 5 minutes

  2. 2

    Lenticule creation

    The femtosecond laser carves a thin lenticule inside the cornea, plus a 2 mm side incision.

    المدة: ~32 seconds per eye

  3. 3

    Lenticule removal

    The surgeon gently removes the lenticule through the 2 mm incision. The cornea is now reshaped.

    المدة: 2–3 minutes per eye

  4. 4

    Healing

    No stitches. The 2 mm incision self-seals. Antibiotic drops and discharge.

    المدة: 5 minutes

الترشيح

Who SMILE is right for

More people are SMILE candidates than LASIK candidates because the technique is gentler on the cornea.

مرشحون مناسبون

  • Aged 21+ with stable prescription for 12+ months
  • Myopia up to -10 dpt, with or without astigmatism up to 5 dpt
  • Patients with dry eyes (SMILE is gentler than LASIK on tear film)
  • Patients with contact lens intolerance
  • Patients with thinner-than-average corneas

قد لا يكون مناسباً

  • Pure hyperopia / farsightedness — SMILE primarily addresses myopia and astigmatism
  • Keratoconus or corneal ectatic disease
  • Active autoimmune disease affecting healing
  • Prescription that is changing year-over-year

If SMILE is not the right fit but Ultra LASIK is, the consultation will explain that. The decision is based on your eyes, not on which procedure costs more.

المخاطر والآثار الجانبية

Every surgery has risks. Here they are honestly.

ReLEx SMILE on the Carl Zeiss VisuMax is a flapless procedure with a 2 mm incision — a smaller surface footprint than LASIK. That changes the risk profile, it does not eliminate it. The candidacy consultation is when these are discussed in writing.

شائع وقصير المدى

  • Dry eye in the first 1–3 months — usually milder than LASIK because no flap is created.
  • Halos at night for the first weeks; fades for most patients within 1–3 months.
  • Mild visual blur or fluctuation as the cornea heals (24-hour cornea heal, 48-hour return-to-work for most patients).
  • Suction sensation reported during the laser portion (~32 seconds per eye).

نادر لكن جدي

  • Difficulty extracting the lenticule on the day of surgery — uncommon; managed by the surgeon as it occurs.
  • Suction loss during laser cutting — very rare; treatment can typically be re-attempted or converted to LASIK.
  • Under-correction needing enhancement — less common in SMILE than LASIK because of the precise lenticule cut.
  • Infection (endophthalmitis) — very rare; single-use sterile instruments and prophylactic antibiotics.
  • Ectasia (corneal weakening) — rare; the workup screens for this.

SMILE is currently FDA-approved for myopia and astigmatism within specified ranges (myopia up to ~-10 dpt, astigmatism up to ~5 dpt). Outside those ranges, alternatives are considered. Your specific candidacy is documented before surgery.

النتائج

What patients can expect

SMILE corrects myopia and astigmatism within the FDA-approved range. As with LASIK, reading vision (presbyopia) is not addressed.

Cornea Heal
24 hours
Work Return
~48 hours
Swimming After
1 week
Optical Settling
1–3 months

  1. Day of surgery

    Mildly blurry; rest your eyes for the remainder of the day.

  2. Day 1

    Significant improvement; cornea heals within 24 hours.

  3. Day 2

    Most patients return to work; screen comfort continues to improve.

  4. 1 week +

    Swimming and routine activity resumed; settle to final vision over 1–3 months.

السعر

Transparent pricing

Single fee covers procedure and the 12-month follow-up. AED 200 candidacy consultation is deducted if you proceed.

يبدأ من

AED 7,997 (both eyes)

ما يشمله السعر

  • Pre-operative diagnostic work-up
  • Both eyes treated in one session
  • Antibiotic and lubricating eye drops
  • Protective glasses
  • 12-month structured follow-up
أسئلة شائعة

Patient questions about SMILE

  • LASIK creates a hinged corneal flap, lifts it, reshapes the underlying cornea with a second laser, then lays the flap back. SMILE removes a thin disc-shaped piece of the cornea through a 2 mm incision, no flap. The result is similar; the technique is gentler on the corneal surface and is associated with less post-operative dry eye.
  • No. Topical anesthetic eye drops are used. Patients describe the experience as "weird" rather than painful — there is mild pressure on the eye for a few seconds. To treat both eyes from the moment drops are applied to leaving the laser suite is 15–25 minutes total.
  • The cornea heals completely within about 24 hours since the incision is only 2 mm. Most patients drive the next day, return to office work in 48 hours, and resume swimming and sports after one week.
  • SMILE primarily treats myopia (short-sightedness) up to -10 diopters and astigmatism up to 5 diopters. For pure hyperopia (farsightedness), Ultra LASIK or other procedures may be more appropriate. The consultation will determine the right fit.
  • The corneal reshaping is permanent. Age-related changes (presbyopia from the mid-40s, cataract later in life) happen in everyone and are independent of refractive surgery.
  • Generally yes. The flap edge in LASIK interrupts more of the corneal nerve plexus that signals tear production, so post-LASIK dry eye is more common and more pronounced. SMILE's 2 mm incision interrupts much less of that nerve plexus. Patients with pre-existing dry eye are more often offered SMILE.
الأطباء

الأطباء الذين يجرون هذا الإجراء

  • Dr. ميد بيرترام ماير

    Dr. ميد بيرترام ماير

    جراحة تصحيح البصر (ريلكس سمايل)

    18+ سنة في الممارسة

الخطوة التالية

استشارة الترشيح. 30 دقيقة. AED 200، تُحتسب من رسوم العملية.

اتصل: +971 55583 8367