About Smile Pro and Its Surgery Costs

About Smile Pro and Its Surgery Costs

SMILE PRO is a vision correction surgery that applies enhanced technology to Smile LASIK, which has held the number one global market share for many years.

Naturally, Smile Pro is more expensive than Smile LASIK.

For those who feel that the cost of Smile Pro surgery is somewhat high, we would like to explain the reasons behind it and provide information that can help in making a decision.

Improved Functionality: VisuMax 800 Compared to VisuMax 500

The key difference between Smile Pro and Smile is the use of the VisuMax 800 equipment. Vision correction surgery equipment that handle precise lasers are generally very expensive, regardless of the type of surgery or the manufacturer.

VisuMax 800 offers improved functionality and is significantly faster than the previous VisuMax 500, which contributes to the high cost of the equipment, and this is reflected in the surgery costs.

Next is the cost of the treatment pack.

Most vision correction surgeries, including SMILE LASIK, use disposable treatment packs.

These small components come into direct contact with the cornea and play a vital role. The main purpose is to ensure that the femtosecond laser accurately targets the cornea, and the most important function is to securely fix the eye in place through suction to prevent any movement.

The treatment pack used in Smile Pro has the following advantages:

- Curved design that minimizes corneal pressure.

- Special glass material for corneal contact, which is biocompatible.

VISUMAX 800 Treatment Pack: Reducing Corneal Pressure and Damage

Currently, VisuMax treatment packs are the only ones that use special glass material for the contact points. These detailed differences can greatly impact the surgical outcomes and recovery speed.

Therefore, VisuMax 800 produces high-quality treatment packs despite the higher production costs, and this is also reflected in the surgery price.

Lastly, there’s the medical team.

This applies to all surgeries, where the experience and skill of the medical staff can greatly influence the decision, even if the same equipment is used. Currently, there are about 20 clinics nationwide, including Bright Eye Clinic, that perform Smile Pro surgeries, and these clinics have extensive experience and technical expertise with Smile LASIK, which allowed for the early adoption of Smile Pro.

Additionally, at Bright Eye Clinic, only medical professionals with over 10 years of experience in Smile LASIK perform Smile Pro surgeries.

It’s important to note that only a few clinics and medical teams, recognized nationwide for Smile surgery, carry out these procedures.

Smile LASIK: Proven Safety with the Same Surgical Approach

So, does this mean you should only opt for the relatively expensive Smile Pro? The answer is, “It’s good if you can.”

Smile Pro offers faster surgery and enhanced safety, making it a superior vision correction procedure compared to Smile LASIK.

However, Smile LASIK is already a safe and effective surgical method, with over 8 million surgeries performed worldwide and over 1.3 million cases in Korea. So, there’s no need to think that Smile LASIK is outdated or ineffective.

The most important thing is to choose the surgery that suits you best after a detailed examination and thorough consultation to verify the safety of both procedures.

Today, we’ve explored the cost of Smile Pro surgery in detail.

We hope this has cleared up any concerns you may have had, even if the topic is a bit sensitive. 

Thank you for your time!