SMILE may be the newest laser vision correction procedure, but how do you know if you’re a SMILE candidate?
Let’s start with a few basic questions about your vision lifestyle:
Do you have blurry vision or are you nearsighted?
SMILE is FDA approved to treat myopia (nearsightedness) and astigmatism.
Are glasses or contact lenses a hassle in your daily life?
Hey, we get it! It can be such a pain to keep one of those specialty lens cloths handy all the time. And don’t even get us started on remembering to replace contact lens cases every month!
Do you wear Contact Lenses?
Maybe you’re one of those unlucky few that simply can’t wear contacts. Which led to your current research on laser vision correction! But if you do wear soft contacts you only need to be out of them for 3 days prior to coming to see us!
Do you play contact sports or work on a flight crew, as rescue personnel, or in the military?
Really, you don’t have to be an MMA fighter to get SMILE, but if you are, SMILE could be a great option for your laser vision correction goals.
So, are you a SMILE candidate?
Did you answer yes to any of the questions above? Maybe more than one? Great! SMILE might be the best laser vision correction option for you and your lifestyle!
Every laser vision correction patient gets a detailed examination to determine their suitability for any procedure we offer: PRK, LASIK, or SMILE. Your doctor will ask questions like those above to determine which procedure fits your lifestyle as well as which procedure best suits your eyes! Factors your surgeon will take into consideration include the nature and degree of refractive error and the curvature and thickness of the cornea.
SMILE is a gentle, minimally invasive procedure. It also allows patients to return to their daily activities faster! Activities such as driving, showering, applying makeup and going to work can be resumed within a day after the procedure!
We offer FREE SMILE evaluations here at Texas Eye and Laser Center. Call us at (817) 803-6106 today to schedule yours!
