SmartSight is a flapless, minimally invasive laser surgery. It treats myopia and astigmatism using the SCHWIND ATOS laser. Unlike traditional LASIK, which requires a 20mm flap, SmartSight uses a 2-4mm incision. It removes a tiny tissue lenticule, significantly reducing dry eye risks and maintaining corneal strength.
- Flapless technique: Avoids large corneal cuts to keep the eye structure stronger after surgery.
- Dry eye reduction: Spares critical nerves that LASIK typically severs, helping natural tear production.
- Advanced eye-tracking: Uses SCHWIND ATOS technology with cyclotorsion tracking for highly precise astigmatism correction.
- Quick outpatient procedure: Surgery takes under 6 minutes total with laser application lasting 40 seconds.
- Next-day recovery: Most patients achieve major visual improvement within 24 hours of the procedure.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While LASIK is often cheaper, Seoul clinics like Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic perform 7,000+ procedures annually. They use newer SmartSight and CenTraX technology. This volume allows specialists to refine the lenticule removal process. As a result, vision often stabilises faster than with older flap-based methods.
Patient Consensus: Patients in the Republic of Korea report the procedure is painless with only mild pressure. Many choose it specifically to avoid dry eye symptoms. They previously felt these when wearing contact lenses.