Make your eyes ‘SMILE’ this summer with Wellington Eye Centre
Summer in New Zealand is all about spending time with family, heading to the beach and throwing sausages on the barbecue. It’s a season to celebrate, adventure and relax. However, the stunning summer weather can create even more frustrations for those who wear glasses and contact lenses...
Glasses start sliding off your face as the sweat builds up, cleaning foggy lenses becomes a full-time task, swimming with or without your glasses is a pain, and the sting of sunblock in your eyes is agonising enough without adding contact lenses to the mix.
What a lot of people don’t actually realise is that there is a type of laser eye surgery that won’t stop you from enjoying those warm summer days - swimming and all!
SMILE® laser vision correction surgery is an easy alternative and a surefire way to help you relax this summer. With minimal recovery time and excellent results, the quick procedure means you’ll be taking full advantage of the sun in no time. You’ll finally be able to wear your favourite pair of sunnies, swim without hesitation, sleep without stress and camp without contacts. All it takes is a 3-minute procedure!
Following surgery, eyes will heal within 48 hours. And with no risk of infection, patients go to the gym, jump in the sea and play sports after just three days.
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You might be wondering why SMILE® is so great?
Excellent visual results.
Visual recovery within 24-48 hours.
Back to normal activities after 3 days.
Better stability of correction compared to LASIK.
No corneal flap or flap related complications.
Fewer dry eye issues compared to LASIK
Minimal eye irritation or pain.
Better predictability compared to LASIK.
Better preservation of corneal sensation.
How does SMILE® work?
SMILE® is a simple procedure that uses a single laser machine to correct short sight. The VisuMax® femtosecond laser creates a lens-shaped piece of tissue in the middle of the cornea and then makes a small 2-3mm keyhole incision to one side. The lens-shaped piece of corneal tissue is then removed through the keyhole incision using a pair of delicate forceps. This flattens the cornea to correct the short sight.
If you’re feeling a bit uneasy about laser eye surgery or have heard some concerning claims about it being a painful, long process, you should read our myths on laser eye surgery blog!
How much does SMILE® cost?
At Wellington Eye Centre, we offer an all-inclusive fee of $3,180 per eye. This cost includes your medical assessment, the surgical procedure itself, as well as post-operative care for up to 12 months from the date of your surgery.
We also have a payment plan available through GEM Visa, giving you access to 24 months interest-free finance for laser eye surgeries.
Check out our Surgery Payback Calculator to determine what our payment plan means for you and whether laser eye surgery can save you money in the long run compared to sticking with your glasses and contact lenses.
Who are we?
Wellington Eye Centre has paved the way for laser vision correction surgery in New Zealand. We proudly use the most advanced technology on the planet, providing our clients with the best possible results and unbeatable service.
Our team is made up of eye specialists with extensive experience and training, both in New Zealand and overseas. Leading the team is Dr Andrew Logan, a specialist ophthalmologist and the first surgeon to perform LASIK surgery in New Zealand in 1995. We were also the first eye surgery clinic in New Zealand to offer SMILE® in 2013, as well as Advanced Surface-Ablation (ASA) Epi-LASIK in 2005 and FemtoLASIK in 2009. We take your eyes seriously and always strive to deliver the most comfortable experience with the best results.
More questions?
Our friendly team are here to answer any and all questions. Get in touch today for a free laser surgery assessment at our Wellington, Napier or Nelson clinics. SMILE isn’t suitable for everyone, so this free laser suitability assessment is exactly what you need to see whether SMILE will work for you.