Frequently Asked Questions

SMILE Pro (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) is the world's most advanced laser eye surgery. It uses ZEISS VisuMax 800 to reshape the cornea through a tiny 2mm incision in just 8 seconds. It is flapless, bladeless, and completely painless – permanently correcting myopia and astigmatism without glasses.

Yes! LASIK and SMILE Pro are among the safest surgical procedures available. Over 40 million LASIK procedures have been performed worldwide with a 99%+ success rate. At Brar Eye Hospital, we use NABH-accredited facilities and ZEISS VisuMax 800 – the gold standard of eye surgery.

Yes! SMILE Pro and LASIK permanently correct vision by reshaping the cornea. Once treated, the correction is permanent. However, natural age-related changes (presbyopia after 40) may still require reading glasses, which is unrelated to the surgery.

LASIK surgery cost in India ranges from ₹25,000 to ₹80,000 per eye. SMILE Pro, the most advanced option, costs ₹60,000 to ₹1,20,000 per eye. At Brar Eye Hospital, we offer competitive pricing with flexible EMI plans starting from ₹0 down payment options.

You are eligible for SMILE Pro if: Age 18+ years, Prescription stable for at least 1 year, Myopia up to -10D or Astigmatism up to -5D, Corneal thickness ≥480 microns, No active eye diseases (keratoconus, severe dry eyes, etc.), and Good general health. A comprehensive eye check-up determines final eligibility.

The vision correction from LASIK or SMILE Pro is permanent. The reshaping of the cornea does not reverse. Most patients enjoy perfect vision for 20-30 years or more. Some patients may need a minor enhancement after many years, but this is rare.

SMILE Pro has the fastest recovery of any laser eye surgery. Most patients can see clearly within 24 hours. You can return to desk work in 1-2 days, drive after 2-3 days, and resume sports after 1 week. Full stabilization takes 4-6 weeks.

No! The surgery is completely painless. Anesthetic eye drops are applied before the procedure, so you feel no pain during surgery. After LASIK, you may feel mild discomfort for a few hours. With SMILE Pro, even post-surgery discomfort is minimal because there is no flap.

SMILE Pro is flapless (no corneal flap), uses only 8 seconds of laser, has a 2mm incision, preserves 90% of corneal nerves, and has very low dry eye risk. LASIK creates a 20mm corneal flap, takes 15-30 seconds, and has higher dry eye risk. SMILE Pro is the superior technology for most patients.

Yes! Both eyes are typically treated in the same session. The entire procedure for both eyes takes about 20-30 minutes including preparation. This is the standard practice and is completely safe.

ZEISS VisuMax 800 is the world's most advanced laser system for SMILE Pro surgery, made by Carl Zeiss Meditec (Germany). It performs the lenticule cut in just 8 seconds at 500kHz – the fastest available. It provides unmatched precision and safety, and is used by top eye hospitals worldwide.

Minimum age is 18 years (some doctors prefer 20+). There is no strict upper age limit, but most doctors prefer patients under 60. After 40, cataract risk increases which may affect suitability. Our doctors assess each patient individually.

SMILE Pro treats myopia up to -10 diopters and astigmatism up to -5 diopters. LASIK can treat higher prescriptions in some cases. Many patients with -6, -8 or even -10 power have successfully undergone SMILE Pro. A detailed corneal mapping determines if you qualify.

Simply call us at 72182-72182, WhatsApp us, or fill the contact form on our website. Consultations are FREE of charge. We serve patients from all across India – Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chandigarh, and beyond. Travel assistance available.