A refractive lenticule and small incision are created inside the intact cornea in one single step
The lenticule is removed through the incision with only minimal disruption to the corneal biomechanics.
Removing the lenticule changes the shape of the cornea, thereby achieving the desired refractive correction..
General Requirements
Rutnin-Gimbel ophthalmologists strictly apply Rutnin’s ethics in eye surgery and make sure first that any patient meets following general conditions, whatever the treatment could be:
Candidates for SMILE Pro
If a patient meets all prerequisite conditions, SMILE Pro can be proposed as a treatment option for :