Is smile better than Contoura?

Contoura Vision– It secures maximum corneal tissue saving possible. It utilizes only 12-15 microns of corneal tissue to correct 1.0 D of spectacle power. SMILE– It utilizes 35-45 microns of corneal tissue to correct 1.0 D of spectacle power.

Which eye surgery is best for myopia?

LASIK is also a better option than PRK for correcting more severe nearsightedness (myopia). Laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy (LASEK). LASEK is similar to LASIK surgery, but the flap is created by using a special cutting device (microkeratome) and exposing the cornea to ethanol.

Is Contoura vision successful?

The results of Contoura Vision correction are exciting. Approximately 65 percent of the patients who had the treatment have correction better than 6/6. Also, there is less damage to tissues and faster healing.

Is there any side effects of Contoura vision?

Wavelight Contoura™ can also treat eyes that have already undergone lasik and have irregularities in the cornea that have resulted in a reduction in the quality of vision and in side effects. These side effects include glare, halos, ghosting of images and blurred vision.

Does Contoura LASIK hurt?

Contoura Vision is a simple and quick vision correction procedure and you most likely won’t even feel anything. There are no injections, bandages, or stitches involved with Contoura Vision. It has the advantage of being blade-less which means minimal to no pain during the procedure.

How much does Contoura cost?

How Much Does LASIK Surgery Cost? – Updated 2021

Type of LASIK	Avg. Cost for 1 Eye	Avg. Cost for 2 Eyes
Conventional LASIK / Microkeratome	$1,500	$3,000
Contoura Guided All-laser LASIK	$2,300	$4,600

Is ReLEx smile the best?

ReLEx® SMILE offers the best visual outcomes – in almost all patients. Do not compromise about your quality of vision: In ReLEx® SMILE , it is evidentially as good as in LASIK or femto-LASIK. You only need to be patient for a few days more until full visual acuity has developed.