What questions should I ask before choosing SMILE Pro?
Ask which platform is installed and who operates it, what your corneal measurements are, how many of these procedures the surgeon performs and what their own revision rate is, exactly what the quote includes, who handles follow-up and out of hours care, and what the policy is if you need an enhancement.
Quick answer
Ask which platform is installed and who operates it, what your corneal measurements are, how many of these procedures the surgeon performs and what their own revision rate is, exactly what the quote includes, who handles follow-up and out of hours care, and what the policy is if you need an enhancement.
A general answer about SMILE Pro, not advice about your own eyes. Only an ophthalmologist who has examined you can answer it for your case.
- Topic
- Choosing a clinic or surgeon
- Answer length
- Quick answer plus detail
- Sourced
- General explanation
In more detail
There is a printable checklist of these questions available on this site. Take it to the appointment rather than trying to remember them under time pressure.
Related guides
Subjects this question touches
The pages that answer the subject behind the question, rather than the question itself.
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- Comparison LASIK vs SMILE
It describes what is generally true. Whether it applies to your eyes depends on measurements taken during an examination, and two people asking the same question can receive different answers. Read the answer as a starting point for the conversation, not as its conclusion.
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