Third Generation Laser Eye Surgery
The Wellington Eye Clinic, Beacon Medical Campus, Dublin 18 is pleased to introduce the SMILE vision correction procedure.
The SMILE procedure (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) is the latest in laser eye surgery and is often referred to as “3rd Generation Laser Eye Surgery.”
Following on from the success of surface treatments (LASEK & PRK) and flap-based treatments (LASIK), the SMILE procedure reshapes the cornea in a novel way without making a flap, and allows patients to eliminate their need for glasses and contact lenses.
SMILE is currently used for the treatment of myopia (short-sightedness) and astigmatism especially when the amount is higher (e.g. above minus 5.00D).
The Zeiss VisuMax laser creates the lenticule within the cornea and then this small sliver of corneal tissue is removed from within the cornea without making a flap.
The easiest way to understand SMILE is to think of it as being a LASIK but without the flap or alternatively to think of it as “Key-hole LASIK”
Click on the circular icon for a short presentation explaining how SMILE is different
Contains no images of surgery.
Duration 2:53
Presentation by Mr Arthur Cummings:
Consultant Eye Surgeon, Chair of Department of Ophthalmology, Beacon Hospital
A short presentation with animations explaining SMILE
SMILE is particularly of benefit for patients with larger prescriptions. It could be a better option for you than LASIK or LASEK under certain circumstances.
Sometimes during a Consultation with a Surgeon, the Surgeon can be concerned that your eyes might be a little “Dry” or not producing enough tears for laser surgery. SMILE might be a better option in this instance.
In addition, for some patients whose corneas (the clear part of the eye) are thin, the Surgeon may recommend SMILE as an alternative to LASIK or LASEK.
Lastly, SMILE is a better option than LASIK for those participating in contact sports and has a quicker recovery than LASEK: the Surgeon may recommend SMILE as an alternative here too.
The Wellington Eye Clinic can offer the best solution for any given set of circumstances rather than one solution only.
Please contact us at the Clinic on +353-1-2930470, or email us at info@wellingtoneyeclinic.com
Alternatively, to determine if you are a candidate for the SMILE procedure, we would be pleased to make an appointment for you with Mr Arthur Cummings or Dr Paul Kenna to establish your suitability.
A presentation on laser eye surgery (PRK, LASEK and LASIK) at the Wellington Eye Clinic, Beacon Medical Campus, Sandyford, Dublin 18.
Contains no images of surgery.
Duration 13:30 minutes
The Wellington Eye Clinic was founded in 1980. It was the first independent clinic in Western Europe to purchase an excimer laser, the laser used to correct eyesight, and introduced laser eye surgery to Ireland in the early 1990’s.
The clinic offers a lifetime warranty on laser eye surgery. If for example your vision slips below driving standard, and the vision can be corrected by a repeat treatment, the enhancement is provided at no cost.
In particular the clinic prides itself in being able to offer the best solution to patients’ visual needs.
SMILE is the latest technique that the clinic is in a position to offer.
Dr Cummings along with Dr. Paul Kenna have been helping patients eliminate their need for glasses and contact lenses here at the Wellington Eye Clinic for a combined total of 43 years.
Dr Arthur Cummings
Consultant Eye Surgeon
Medical Director Wellington Eye Clinic
Chair of Department of Ophthalmology, Beacon Hospital
President AECOS Europe.
Dr Paul Kenna
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Eye and Ear Hospital
Senior Research Fellow, Department of Genetics, Trinity College, Dublin
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