Relex Smile is an acronym that means Refractive Lenticule Extraction and SMall Incision Lenticule Extaction. It is the newest and the most advanced laser vision correction technique available in the industry. Unlike other eye care solutions, it makes no flap and uses just one laser, which is the femtosecond laser. During the Relex Smile procedure, a small piece of corneal tissue known as a lenticule is removed via a 2 to 4mm keyhole incision.
So what are the benefits of Relex Smile? Read on for details about this surgery.
Flapless – before this procedure, doctors need to create a side-cut of roughly twenty mm to correct vision. With Relex Smile, a small incision of 2 to 4 mm is sufficient to complete the method. This micro incision keyhole method no longer needs to create a flap so your cornea stays intact. Since there is no need to create a flap, the upper corneal layer as well as nerve tracts of your cornea will remain intact. This means that there will be lesser risks of dry eye syndrome and minimal side effects compared to other eye procedures. Moreover, the small incision reduces the possibility of pollution so the healing of your cornea will be faster.
Single laser procedure – your doctor will use a high-precision ZEISS VisuMax laser. It uses modern femtosecond technology; making it more progressive compared to other eye correction procedures. Because they are using femtosecond cutting and not ablation, refractive correction will not be affected by any room circumstances. This means that Relex Smile offers excellent certainty and higher corrections.
Other reasons to consider getting Relex Smile:
- It has gentler suction pressure
- It has shorter surgical time
- It offers long-term outcomes in terms of refractive stability
- It has minimal interruption of the eye surface
- It has many advantages in keeping eye structural strength
- It reduces dry eyes issues
What to expect after the operation?
The changes in your vision will be evident within the next few hours after the surgery. You may see that your vision is still hazy but it is still part of the healing process and you will begin to get functional vision. If possible, take some rest for about 2 to 3 days after the treatment to make sure there will be no problems with your recovery. Remember to go through the post-operative exam schedule and use the post-operative eyedrops diligently. This way, your eye specialist can monitor your eyes’ healing process and help you avoid possible complications.
Many of those who have undergone this surgery described that they obtained excellent results days after the procedure. But, just like in other surgical procedure, there is still a risk of possible complications and side effects. Below is a list of possible complications associated with Relex Smile:
- Suction-loss during surgery
- Diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK)
- Small tears at the incision site
- Dry Eyes
- Glares and Haloes
- Corneal abrasion
- Opaque bubble layer
You can avoid these difficulties by working together with your eye specialist to achieve best results of Relex Smile. If you are still looking for a dependable eye care center, consider Atlas Eye. Don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with them for eye examination or call their clinic for enquiries regarding their advanced services in LASIK, cataract surgery, Relex Smile, childhood eye treatment, and glaucoma treatment.
