How does SMILE work?

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  1. Chicago Cornea Consultants (United States)

    “During the ZEISS ReLEx SMILE procedure, the VisuMax® femtosecond laser creates a small incision in the cornea. A lenticule, or small piece of tissue, is then removed through this incision. This process alters the shape of the cornea, correcting the refractive error. The procedure is typically performed on both eyes and takes approximately 15-30 minutes.”

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