ZEISS technology is leading the way in a range of sectors, from medical technology to high-precision vision care.

You may know ZEISS from your last visit to the optician, as ZEISS is a leading manufacturer of spectacle lenses. ZEISS’ expertise also extends to camera lenses and binoculars as well as observation and rifle scopes. In fact, ZEISS optics in the James Webb Space Telescope allow humanity to see into the furthest reaches of the universe.

But the company is more than that. With a history that stretches back over 175 years, ZEISS is an established, world-leader in advanced medical lasers and scientific optics. With its origins in Germany, the company now employs more than 35,000 people at 160 locations in 50 countries. Research and development are undertaken in 27 specialist research and development facilities to ensure ZEISS is always at the forefront of technology.

Your surgeon will use the latest ZEISS medical technology and software during your treatment. Lenticule extraction is performed on VisuMax® with SMILE® from ZEISS. Each laser pulse delivers a very precise burst of light, thereby reducing the potential for harm to any nearby healthy tissue that must remain intact.

To help the surgeon do their job effectively, ZEISS VisuMax also features high-quality ZEISS microscopes, digital cameras, advanced interactive touch screens and integrated illumination. And for you, the patient, there’s a comfortable, ergonomic couch that supports you throughout the short surgery time.

As with all surgical procedures, you may experience side effects after your surgery. However, vision correction with ZEISS SMILE has been designed to be as minimally invasive as possible. Unlike other laser eye correction, your surgeon only needs to create a small, keyhole opening in your eye. The upper layers of the cornea remain virtually unaffected, which means side effects with ZEISS SMILE are very rare.

However, you should know potential side effects may include:

• Disorders of the cornea, retina and other parts of the eye
• Visual disturbance
• Visual impairment
• Ocular pain

A few patients may also experience some temporary limitations, such as delayed visual recovery.

In most cases following the ZEISS SMILE surgery, many patients enjoy improved vision that will even get better within a couple of days. Follow your surgeon’s instructions regarding post-op medication and any restrictions. During the healing process, you should avoid rubbing your eyes. What’s more, you may feel some minor discomfort, such as sensing foreign bodies or blurred vision while your eyes are recovering.

Many patients can resume normal activities such as exercising, wearing makeup, working and playing sport as soon as the next day.

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