Celebrating

10 million eyes treated, together.

ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro

A milestone for ZEISS lenticule extraction solutions, a giant leap for refractive surgery.

Constant growth and development

Just like you, every day more and more refractive surgeons are relying on the pioneering innovation of ZEISS and adding lenticule extraction with ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro to their portfolio, offering an additional option for laser vision correction.

Since its launch in 2011, we are thrilled to share that more than 10 million eyes have been treated by over 3.000 surgeons from more than 80 countries.

With constant growth and development, it's easy to see how ZEISS' lenticule extraction solutions are helping to shape the future of refractive surgery.

Why this matters

Patient Outcomes

Every eye treated with ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro means a patient who can now see the world in a better way. This was only possible thanks to your expertise, combined with innovative ZEISS technology.

Technological Innovation

ZEISS continues to lead the way in refractive surgery, ensuring that you have the best tools to deliver outstanding results.

Professional Growth

This milestone reflects not just the success of ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro, but also your success and development in the field of ophthalmology.

93%

of users said they were either very satisfied or satisfied while rating economic success with ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro
80%

of users believe that lenticule extraction with ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro will become most popular procedure in the future for low to moderate myopia

Source: ZEISS Global SMILE and SMILE pro Customer Survey 2024

Celebrate with your peers

To celebrate the milestone of 10 million eyes treated with ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro, we invited refractive surgeons from around the world to share how ZEISS' lenticule extraction solutions have made a difference to them and their patients. Watch the episodes of our video series and be inspired by the stories of your peers, part of the ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro community.

Ep. 11 – Which pain points have ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro helped you overcome?

Ep. 10 – What do you like most about performing ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro?

Ep. 09 – What difference have ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro made to your patients?

Ep. 08 – What difference have ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro made to you as a surgeon?

Ep. 07 – How easy was it to get started with ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro?
We invited some of the pioneering surgeons to go over 15 years back and share what it was like to be part of the development of ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro.

Ep. 12 – How was it for you to contribute to the development of ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro?

Your peers comment on the main challenges that ZEISS lenticule extraction solutions have helped them address.

Ep. 11 – Which pain points have ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro helped you overcome?

Learn from your peers why our lenticule extraction solutions are unique to them and what aspects they like the most.

Ep. 10 – What do you like most about performing ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro?

Hear from more of your peers about the difference that ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro have made for their patients around the world.

Ep. 09 – What difference have ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro made to your patients?

Discover how ZEISS lenticule extraction solutions have positively impacted other refractive surgeons and their practices.

Ep. 08 – What difference have ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro made to you as a surgeon?

Even more refractive surgeons talk about how easy it was for them to start offering lenticule extraction with ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro to their patients.

Ep. 07 – How easy was it to get started with ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro?
Ep. 06 – How do you see ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro in the future of laser vision correction?

Ep. 05 – What do you like most about performing ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro?

Ep. 04 – Which surgery performed with ZEISS SMILE or SMILE pro was special for you?

Ep. 03 – What difference have ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro made to your patients?

Ep. 02 - What difference have ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro made to you as a surgeon?

Ep. 01 - How easy was it to get started with ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro?

Celebration Video Series
Your peers share how ZEISS lenticule extraction solutions are helping to shape the future of refractive surgery, and what their expectations are when looking ahead.

Ep. 06 – How do you see ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro in the future of laser vision correction?

Learn what makes our lenticule extraction solutions so special to refractive surgeons around the world.

Ep. 05 – What do you like most about performing ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro?

Your peers share some of the surgeries with ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro that were memorable to them and why they were so special.

Ep. 04 – Which surgery performed with ZEISS SMILE or SMILE pro was special for you?

Hear more from your peers about the difference that ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro have made to their patients around the world.

Ep. 03 – What difference have ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro made to your patients?

Learn more about the real difference that ZEISS lenticule extraction solutions have made not only for the refractive surgeons themselves, but also for their practices.

Ep. 02 - What difference have ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro made to you as a surgeon?

Our guests tell more about how easy it was for them to start offering lenticule extraction with ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro to their patients.

Ep. 01 - How easy was it to get started with ZEISS SMILE and SMILE pro?

Stay tuned for our special video series and hear more from your peers.

Teaser - Celebration Video Series

ZEISS SMILE pro for hyperopic patients

As we celebrate this achievement, we also look into the future. And that's why we share our latest innovation so that you can offer lenticule extraction to an even larger group of patients.

With extended treatment ranges up to +7D, ZEISS SMILE pro is the first lenticule extraction solution to treat hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism.

Bring versatility to your practice and start offering all eligible patients an effective, highly predictable, and safe solution.

Not a ZEISS SMILE or SMILE pro user yet?

Learn more about how you can differentiate your clinic with ZEISS lenticule extraction solutions

See all the benefits here

Unlock your business potential

With the brand new ZEISS SMILE pro Patient Communication Toolbox you can address your patients' needs at each step of their journey.

Attract more patients with ready-made social media posts

Educate patients with LVC video.

Enhance your consultations with ZEISS SMILE pro flyer

Convert patients with treatment animation

Register or log in to MyZEISS to access all patient materials

Go to MyZEISS