{"id":34312,"date":"2026-01-26T19:00:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T18:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drvincentqin.be\/laser-vision-correction\/smile\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T20:41:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T19:41:12","slug":"smile","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drvincentqin.be\/en\/laser-vision-correction\/smile\/","title":{"rendered":"SMILE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665311003284{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"title-wrapper  basel-title-color-default basel-title-style-default basel-title-size-small text-left \"><span class=\"title-subtitle font-default\">SMILE laser eye surgery<\/span><div class=\"liner-continer\"> <span class=\"left-line\"><\/span> <h2 class=\"title\" >SMILE<span class=\"title-separator\"><span><\/span><\/span><\/h2> <span class=\"right-line\"><\/span> <\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What is SMILE surgery?<\/h2>\n<p>Refractive surgery <b>SMILE<\/b> (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) is a modern technique for laser vision correction. This technique is mainly used to treat myopia, whether or not combined with astigmatism, by reshaping the cornea so that images are formed correctly on the retina.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">How does SMILE surgery work?<\/b><\/h3>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">The procedure is based on the use of a femtosecond laser.<\/div>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">The laser creates a <b>microscopic lens (lenticule)<\/b> in the cornea.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">A <b>micro-incision<\/b> (approximately 2 to 4 mm) is made.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">The surgeon carefully removes the lenticule, changing the curvature of the cornea.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Who is the SMILE technique suitable for?<\/b><\/h3>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">SMILE surgery is indicated for:<\/div>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">People with certain degrees of short-sightedness<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">Patients with or without astigmatism<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">Persons with a sufficiently thick cornea<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">A <b>full preoperative assessment<\/b> is essential to determine whether someone is eligible.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Procedure<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">\u23f1\ufe0f\u00a0<b>Duration<\/b>\u00a0: approximately 10 to 15 minutes for both eyes<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">\ud83d\udc89\u00a0<b>Anaesthesia<\/b>\u00a0: local anaesthetic drops (painless)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">\ud83c\udfe5\u00a0<b>Hospital admission<\/b>\u00a0: outpatient (return home on the same day)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">The patient remains conscious during the procedure and can quickly resume light activities.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">A comprehensive eye examination will determine whether the SMILE technique is the most suitable solution for your vision.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\ud83d\udcde\u00a0<b>Contact us<\/b> to assess your visual balance and receive personalised advice.<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; 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You can either call one of the four locations using the button below, make an appointment directly online in the Contact section, or send me a message in the Contact section. Dr Qin&#8217;s ophthalmology secretaries and team are available to answer all your questions and provide you with all the information you need to make the best choice. I look forward to welcoming you at one of our four locations.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"basel-button-wrapper text-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drvincentqin.be\/en\/contact\/\" title=\"\" class=\"btn btn-color-white btn-style-round btn-size-default\">D\u00e9couvrir les 4 sites<\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665311003284{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;] What is SMILE surgery? 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