Articles Tagged: SMILE
Dave Lemieux
Is SMILE Effective for Treating Astigmatism? (What You Need to Know)
SMILE laser surgery offers a minimally invasive solution for astigmatism. Most patients with mild to moderate astigmatism achieve significant reduction or elimination of their dependence on glasses and contacts. Learn more about this vision correction procedure.
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Dave Lemieux
Does My Insurance Cover SMILE?
Wondering about insurance coverage for SMILE laser vision correction? From partial insurance coverage and FSA/HSA options to long-term savings on eyewear expenses, this guide breaks down everything you need to know about financing your SMILE surgery.
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Dave Lemieux
10 Million SMILE Procedure Milestone: Celebrating the Safety of SMILE Procedures
As of December 2024, over 10 million SMILE procedures have been performed worldwide, highlighting the safety and success of this minimally invasive, flapless alternative to LASIK.
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Dave Lemieux
SMILE/LASIK and Age: Is There an Ideal Age for Laser Eye Surgery?
LASIK and SMILE offer vision freedom, but age greatly affects ideal timing due to age ranges. Younger patients’ eyes are still developing, while older individuals may face age-related eye issues impacting candidacy and outcomes. See the LEI take on the relationship between age and vision correction.
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Dave Lemieux
Expectations vs. Reality: Debunking SMILE/LASIK Myths
Uncover the realities of SMILE and LASIK eye surgeries with this succinct guide that dispels myths and emphasizes their safety, efficiency, and affordability. Shed your doubts about eye surgery, and see how these procedures can boost your vision!
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Dave Lemieux
Why Patients Prefer SMILE over LASIK
Find out why SMILE is chosen over LASIK for eye correction, focusing on its advantages such as reduced dry eye incidence, minimal discomfort, and quicker healing
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Dave Lemieux
Correcting Myopia: Is SMILE a Better Choice?
Learn the differences between SMILE and LASIK for treating myopia. We cover the advantages of these options and help you determine the most suitable choice for your vision correction needs!
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Dave Lemieux
Recovery Time and Life After LASIK, SMILE, and PRK
A helpful article about what to expect for recovery time and a return to life after LASIK, SMILE and PRK eye surgeries.
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Dave Lemieux
A Sharpshooter’s Journey To Laser Vision Correction
Prior to age forty years old and four months, I had 20/10 vision in both eyes with a strong right eye dominance. Then all the sudden it seemed like someone had flipped a switch, four months after my 40th birthday. …
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