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smile lasik detroit

You may have heard about the newest, most advanced form of vision correction and have a curiosity about it – What is SMILE? Is it a form of LASIK? Am I a candidate for SMILE?

1ST SMILE Procedure In Michigan

My goal for this article is to deliver you the facts about Laser Vision Correction (LVC), and deliberately counter the misleading information that exists on the internet today.

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SMILE Surgery

I’m one week post-SMILE! It’s officially been one week since I became the first patient in Michigan to have SMILE for astigmatism and I’m happy to report that I am seeing better than ever! I’ve had a lot of time to think about the reasons why I was so happy to have laser vision correction, and the ways my life has already changed.

LASIK FAQ

Exactly what your recovery looks like will depend on what type of procedure or procedures you have—recovery from LASIK will be a little different from SMILE, and an little different from LASEK. For most patients who have Lasik, the most popular option, recovery is very quick! You’ll be able to resume most of your regular activities within a day or two.

Monovision works by having your eyes set to different prescriptions—one eye set for near vision, and the other set for distance. This allows you to have seamless, uninterrupted vision as you move about your day.