Key Q&A Points About SMILE Pro (2)
The ‘side-cut’ technique is one of over 240 patents held by ZEISS. This technology precisely processes the edges of the lenticule, ensuring smooth separation during the procedure and preventing damage to other parts of the eye.
If the edge of the lenticule is processed too thinly, complications like tearing or ripping may occur. To prevent this, the side-cut technique is applied, playing a crucial role in enhancing surgical safety.
While some have raised concerns about side-cut technology potentially causing glare or halos, there is no need for excessive worry. To date, no substantial case reports or research findings have been published linking this technology to such issues—it remains a theoretical possibility.
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| Damaged Lenticule Picture |
For patients with low myopia (-1D to -2D or less), the absence of the side-cut can result in lenticule damage or make the surgery itself difficult. When considering vision correction surgery, we recommend focusing on the question, “Can the surgery be performed safely?” and making a careful decision.
Technologies and expertise, including the side-cut technique, are incorporated into ZEISS’s VisuMax equipment, which is specifically designed for lenticule extraction procedures.
When new vision correction devices emerge, it’s essential not only to highlight the latest technology but also to thoroughly examine how long the technology has been researched, its features and technical aspects, and whether its clinical data has been robustly validated.
VisuMax is a laser equipment that has successfully performed over 10 million lenticule extraction surgeries worldwide and is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
FDA approval signifies that the technology has undergone rigorous safety and efficacy evaluations and is recognized as a reliable surgical method in ophthalmology.
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