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Testimonials from ZEISS SMILE® patients

How real patients experienced ZEISS SMILE

Over 7 million eyes have been treated with ZEISS SMILE, and the number is rising every day. Because ZEISS SMILE laser eye surgery is minimally invasive, patients may experience less dry eye symptoms after the procedure. Hear about the experiences of real patients across the United States:

Brodie DeJernett OD
Brodie DeJernett OD Therapeutic Optometrist
Texas 

“My ZEISS SMILE treatment just took under 20 minutes and I noticed a fast visual recovery!”

Francesca Presti
Francesca Presti Radio Show Host
Maryland

“As someone who is always on the go, I knew ZEISS SMILE was the perfect option for me! It was truly life changing. My only regret is not having it done sooner!”

Montana DeLaRosa
Montana DeLaRosa Mixed Martial Artist
Texas

"I want to thank my surgeon for helping me get out of glasses and contacts, which I've been wearing since being 10 years old. The ZEISS SMILE surgery offered me a fast visual recovery. I am a professional fighter, so being able to see is a huge advantage for me."

Amanda Nagy-Lukose
Amanda Nagy-Lukose Insurance Agent
Pennsylvania

"My ZEISS SMILE procedure felt like a breeze. Before I knew it, both eyes were done! My downtime felt like no time!"

Your personal ZEISS SMILE experience

What to expect when deciding for ZEISS SMILE
We believe patients should be able to make an informed decision on any medical procedure before they decide what is best for them. This will include information you can find online as well as a personal consultation with a doctor offering ZEISS SMILE.   

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Find out if you are suitable for ZEISS SMILE

ZEISS SMILE might be a right choice for you depending on the type of vision correction you require. To help you identify if ZEISS SMILE might be right for you, have a look at our suitability page. However, please always also take into consideration every person is different and a professional medical examination at an eye clinic offering ZEISS SMILE is mandatory.

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Be informed about the ZEISS SMILE surgery process

If you think ZEISS SMILE might be the right choice for you, learn about the steps of an actual ZEISS SMILE surgery.  We have prepared an easy-to-follow step-by-step explanation of how the ZEISS SMILE procedure is performed at a clinic offering ZEISS SMILE.

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Know what to expect during the recovery phase

Because ZEISS SMILE is minimally invasive, patients may experience less dry eye symptoms after the procedure. We have prepared some information of what to expect during the healing and recovery phase, along some common tips on what you can do yourself to have the most optimal outcome from your procedure.

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What you need to know about the most common side effects

Laser eye surgery is a clinically proven and established method of treating refractive errors and like any other surgical procedure, ZEISS SMILE laser eye surgery is not free of risks and side-effects. To get a better understanding of what side effects might occur, we have provided a dedicated page on the most common side effects, what they mean and how they can be treated.

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The medical assessment

If you decide ZEISS SMILE might be right for you, the next step is a medical assessment in a clinic offering ZEISS SMILE. During the assessment, your eye doctor will thoroughly examine your eyes and and provide you with a recommendation of which treatment is right for you to treat your vision problems. To find a clinic offering ZEISS SMILE, please use our clinic finder below!

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Find a ZEISS SMILE clinic near you!

Eye clinics offering the ZEISS SMILE procedure

Not every eye clinic is using ZEISS technology or the ZEISS SMILE procedure. In fact, while most laser eye correction clinic and chains in the U.S. will offer a seemingly good price of laser eye surgery, they are not using the advanced ZEISS SMILE procedure. To find a clinic offering ZEISSS SMILE near you, have a look at our clinic finder.   

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