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ZEISS SMILE® Eye Surgery in Los Angeles

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What is ZEISS SMILE Surgery?

Do you have dry eyes? Have you been told that you don’t qualify for LASIK in the past but you still want to say goodbye to your glasses and contact lenses for good? IQ Laser Vision is now offering our patients an exclusive new procedure called Micro-SMILE! Micro-SMILE is a proprietary technique that’s only available at IQ Laser Vision.

ZEISS SMILE is better for patients with dry eyes. You'd never know that the two procedures are different! The ZEISS SMILE procedure is a fantastic way to consider correcting your vision if you live an active lifestyle and don't want to deal with a long recovery.

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During LASIK surgery, a surgeon uses a laser to reshape the cornea. The cornea is the front part of your eye.

LASIK can correct refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and even astigmatism. Astigmatism occurs when the cornea is an irregular shape. The cornea is supposed to be shaped like a basketball, making it a uniformly round shape. But with astigmatism, it’s closer to a football and not as round as it should be.

This causes blurry and distorted vision. Patients who undergo LASIK usually no longer need to wear glasses or contacts anymore after the procedure, even for people with astigmatism. LASIK is a permanent procedure because it fixes your refractive errors for good!

Want to find out if this new and exciting vision correction procedure could be your path to visual freedom? Schedule your free consultation at IQ Laser Vision now!

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How Does ZEISS SMILE Surgery Work?

The goal of this procedure is to change the shape of the cornea to improve the patient’s nearsightedness or astigmatism. During ZEISS SMILE, your surgeon will use a femtosecond laser. This is a laser that can break up specific areas of tissue by using bursts of laser energy.

Before beginning ZEISS SMILE, your surgeon will numb your eyes using eye drops so you won't feel any discomfort. They will then use an eyelid holder to keep your eye open and the femtosecond laser to create a lens-shaped piece of tissue (called a lenticule) inside the cornea.

A small incision that's less than 4 millimeters is then created on the eye's surface, making ZEISS SMILE a minimally invasive procedure. Then the surgeon will create an opening in the surface of the cornea. The lenticule is removed through the small incision. This reshapes the cornea and corrects any refractive errors.

The entire surgery only takes 10-15 minutes.

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I had my SMILE eye procedure done at IQ laser vision. The staff there was very friendly and knowledgeable. They made the process very easy by guiding me through every step up to my procedure. I can now perfectly see clearly with my 20/20 vision and no longer need to wear my glasses anymore. If you are planning to get laser surgery. I highly recommend SMILE at IQ laser vision.

Tony L
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Hallie Wang

The brave step forward has resulted in both of us not needing glasses anymore!

Thank you for the wonderful experience, IQ Laser Vision. Finally, no more worries about falling asleep by accident, and no need to put on contact lenses before applying a face mask. I can even swim without Alan nagging me to change my glasses quickly.  But still, thanks to him for helping me with eye drops without complaints this week.

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Mrs. Dinco said, “I had LASIK with Dr. Lin in 2018, and as soon as my son turned 18, I brought him here. It is the ultimate trust you can have in a doctor when you bring your child back.”

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Graciemontes

I’m seeing 20/15!!! It’s the simplest procedure in the world. One of the things that got me really comfortable with getting the surgery done was the doctor told me that it’s basically impossible to go blind. I 100% recommend this place. IQ Laser Vision literally changed my life. I’m as happy as I can be right now.

Graciemontes
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IQ Laser Vision has been incredible. Just helping setting everything up and giving me the opportunity to have a life-changing experience. I’m really looking forward to what’s to come and just how my life is going to be changed on the field and in my day to day life. IQ Laser Vision has been incredible and I can’t say enough.

Jimmy Nguyen
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Jason Chen

In short, I don’t like things on my eye or around my eye. I like to play sports, I like to play basketball and I like to record songs. When I record, the headphones push on my face while making the process uncomfortable and hard to see. LASIK has been a great convenience to my life. Thank you Dr. Lin and IQ Laser Vision!

Jason Chen
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How Does ZEISS SMILE Surgery Work?

The goal of this procedure is to change the shape of the cornea to improve the patient’s nearsightedness or astigmatism. During ZEISS SMILE, your surgeon will use a femtosecond laser. This is a laser that can break up specific areas of tissue by using bursts of laser energy.

Before beginning ZEISS SMILE, your surgeon will numb your eyes using eye drops so you won't feel any discomfort. They will then use an eyelid holder to keep your eye open and the femtosecond laser to create a lens-shaped piece of tissue (called a lenticule) inside the cornea.

A small incision that's less than 4 millimeters is then created on the eye's surface, making ZEISS SMILE a minimally invasive procedure. Then the surgeon will create an opening in the surface of the cornea. The lenticule is removed through the small incision. This reshapes the cornea and corrects any refractive errors.

The entire surgery only takes 10-15 minutes.

Am I Eligible for ZEISS SMILE Surgery?

You might be eligible for ZEISS SMILE surgery if you meet the following criteria:

  • You’re nearsighted, have astigmatism, or a combination of the two
  • You’re 18 years of age or older
  • Your eyes are generally healthy (especially your corneas)
  • Your prescription for glasses has been stable for at least consecutive 12 months
  • You are in good health

Our SMILE laser surgeons will consider you an excellent candidate if you suffer from nearsightedness and/or astigmatism. Although this is a newer procedure, our research has been extensive, and we have already performed over 20,000 SMILE eye surgeries for patients, including many Los Angeles residents—making us one of the most experienced providers in the entire USA.

If you're also seeking a cataract specialist in Los Angeles, our team at IQ Laser Vision offers comprehensive eye care solutions. And what’s more, the whole procedure only takes 10-15 minutes to complete. We also ensure you’re comfortable throughout and use proper pain relief to ensure you don’t feel a thing. Who knew correcting your vision could be so quick and easy? You’ll wonder why it took you so long to visit us at IQ Laser Vision!

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ZEISS SMILE For Clear Vision®

Minimally Invasive Procedure

Compared to most procedures, ZEISS SMILE laser vision correction is gentle and comfortable. Your surgeon will only need to make a small, precise opening to correct your vision.

Rapid Visual Recovery

Vision recovers quickly after ZEISS SMILE. Most people return to their normal activities the next day.

Freedom from Lenses

ZEISS SMILE is designed to eliminate your need for glasses and contacts.

Quick & Simple

ZEISS SMILE takes only a few minutes start to finish. The part of the procedure that uses a laser to reshape your cornea lasts about >25 seconds!

Eye Comfort

With ZEISS SMILE, you may experience less dry eye and discomfort compared to contact lens and LASIK.

Frequently Asked Questions About ZEISS SMILE®

ZEISS SMILE is designed to correct myopia, astigmatism or a combination of the two, but is currently not an option for farsightedness (hyperopia) yet.

The nature and degree of the refractive error, and the curvature and thickness of the cornea also play a role.

The results of ZEISS SMILE are permanent. However, over time all people will experience changes in their near vision, whether or not they have had the ZEISS SMILE procedure. These changes are an effect of the aging process on the crystalline lens– found in the interior of the eye. These near vision changes are treatable and can be corrected.

The recovery from SMILE surgery is fast and fairly simple. The incision on the cornea doesn’t need stitches, and after a few days it will heal on its own.

Plan to have somebody drive you home on the day of the procedure, and then rest for the remainder of the day. While you might feel some discomfort, you shouldn’t be in very much discomfort.

Most patients notice a significant difference within a few days after the procedure. You should find that your vision stabilizes within a week of having ZEISS SMILE surgery.

Femtosecond laser technology is clinically proven and has been used for LASIK as well as in cataract surgeries. ZEISS SMILE is the latest procedure developed using this laser technology. It has been performed in controlled clinical studies since 2007 and has been commercially available outside of the U.S. since 2011 with 7 million procedures performed. The procedure is now well-established in over 70 countries worldwide. In certain countries like Korea, it is more commonly performed than LASIK.

Learn more about ZEISS SMILE laser eye surgery

ZEISS SMILE is the latest advancement in laser vision correction and was recently approved by the U.S. FDA in 2016. While there is high awareness about ZEISS SMILE worldwide, more and more U.S. ophthalmologists are discovering the procedure. Unfortunately, currently there are very few U.S. surgeons that are very experienced in ZEISS SMILE. Worldwide, over 1,300 surgeons have already successfully treated 7 million eyes with ZEISS SMILE. Make sure your surgeon is an expert in SMILE (100s or 1,000s of procedures) and not just in LASIK. If the surgeon recommends LASIK instead of SMILE, be sure to ask him or her why?

Most people can return to work the day after their ZEISS SMILE surgery. ZEISS SMILE recovery is not a barrier to returning to work within 24 hours for the majority of patients. However, if you have special concerns related to your particular profession, be sure to bring it up with your surgeon so they can calm your fears and ensure you feel confident and assured in your post-SMILE plan.

All people begin to notice changes in their near vision over time– generally beginning in their mid forties. This has nothing to do with the person’s previous ZEISS SMILE eye surgery.

These changes are a result of the natural aging process of the eye’s crystalline lens– found in the interior of the eye. These near vision changes occur to everyone, whether or not they have had a vision correction procedure in the past. The great news is that we specialize in treatments for near vision changes – and reliance on reading glasses can be avoided. If you are experiencing near vision changes, whether or not you have had a procedure previously, we encourage you to contact our near vision experts for a free consultation.

After your ZEISS SMILE surgery, you’ll be able to complete daily tasks without needing to wear glasses. Most patients do not need to wear glasses or contacts after their ZEISS SMILE procedure.

Are you a good candidate for ZEISS SMILE® ?

Determining if you are a candidate for ZEISS SMILE® starts with your personalized consultation. The consultation is completely free with no obligations. This enables us to perform a few optometry exams to understand your current vision issues. Once that is determined your vision correction options can be presented and discussed with you.
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At IQLaser Vision, we understand vision is very important and our number one goal is to provide high-quality care and service so that you can see 20/20 without the need for glasses or contacts!

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