Small incision lenticule extraction is the latest technique in laser vision correction with a history of about 10 years and was approved by the US FDA in 2018. It has been approved also by the US Military.
The technique involves the removal of a lenticule via a small 2-4 mm incision without the creation of a Lasik type flap meaning that it is also a ‘flapless’ procedure.
The procedure is also performed with topical anaesthesia (eye drops) and takes about 10-15 minutes.
Faster physical recovery
Less down time
Better preservation of corneal bio-mechanics
The absence of flap related complications
Less dry eye symptoms
Fewer issues with haloes and glare
There is generally some discomfort for the first 4-8 hrs but patients are usually back to daily activities the following day.
Medicated eye drops are needed for the first 1-2 weeks, which may be longer for dry eyes on a case to case basis.
Patients need 2-3 days off work for the procedure
Visual recovery generally takes a few weeks but sometimes longer in some patients.
There is generally some discomfort for the first 4-8 hrs but patients are usually back to daily activities the following day.
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Dr Eugene Tay graduated from St Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical College of the University of London in 1997. He is one of few surgeons to have received all basic, advanced and sub-specialty/fellowship training at the internationally renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He trained to sub-specialist fellowship levels in laser refractive and anterior segment surgery at the Gimbel Eye Centre in Canada and also Oculoplastic surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital.
His experience consists of:
Dr Eugene Tay has been performing SMILE surgery since 2014 and was instrumental in bring the technology to LSC Eye Clinic where he served as Medical Director till 2019. He is active in SMILE research and has published his findings in scientific journals.
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Requirements for laser vision correction are:
After the surgery, patients generally require 2-3 days to recover, and it is recommended not to swim within that one week after your surgery.
Patients should generally recover about 80% of their eyesight by the next day, though this is subject to the individual.
Medicated and lubricating drops will be given as well.
Yes, we have the facilities in our clinic, so you do not need to spend additional time to travel to another place.
DBS/POSB credit card holders – 6 and 12 months interest-free installment plans available
Prior to a SMILE consultation and surgery, it is vital that contact lenses not be worn for a certain period of time. This is because contact lenses can alter the shape of the cornea and could affect the accuracy and success of your SMILE procedure. Hence, stop contact lenses wear (at least 5 days for soft contact lenses, 3 weeks for hard contact lenses and 3 months for ortho-k lens wearers), prior to the appointment.
Bring along your current pair of glasses.
Different generations of vision correction surgeries.
The main difference between a SMILE procedure and LASIK is that an excimer laser is not used. Instead, a femtosecond laser cuts a tiny keyhole incision in a patient’s cornea where the lenticule (a small piece of corneal tissue) is then removed.
LASIK (Laser-Assisted Stromal In-situ Keratomileusis, 2nd generation):
During this procedure, a small flap of corneal tissue will be created and would then be folded back so that an excimer laser can reshape your cornea and correct your vision.
SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction, 3rd generation):
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays – 9am to 6pm
Wednesdays – 1pm to 6pm
Saturdays – 9am to 4pm
Sundays / Public Holidays – Closed
Address
81 Marine Parade Central,
#01-642, Marine Parade, Singapore 440081
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Transport Options
By Bus: 15, 36, 36B, 48, 135, 134, 43
By MRT: 1-minute walk from Marine Parade MRT
Bus 135, 134 or 43 from Paya Lebar MRT (Exit B)
Opening Hours
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays:
9am to 6pm
Wednesdays: 1pm to 6pm
Saturdays: 9am to 4pm
Sundays / Public Holidays: Closed
