{"id":8472,"date":"2026-07-09T16:40:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T09:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alinavn.com\/?page_id=8472"},"modified":"2026-07-14T23:11:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T16:11:10","slug":"refractive-surgery-for-myopia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alinavn.com\/en\/ophthalmology-services\/adult\/refractive-surgery-for-myopia\/","title":{"rendered":"Refractive surgery for myopia"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Say Goodbye to Glasses \u2013 Enjoy Clear Vision<\/h4>

SMILE and LASIK have helped millions of people around the world achieve freedom from glasses and contact lenses after a single procedure that takes less than 15 minutes.Safe, precise, and with a fast recovery, these procedures are widely recommended by leading ophthalmologists. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Is Nearsightedness Quietly Affecting Your Daily Life?<\/h4>
  • Glasses can be inconvenient when playing sports, walking in the rain, or wearing a face mask.<\/li>
  • Blurred vision and eye strain while working on a computer or driving at night.<\/li>
  • Long-term dependence on contact lenses may lead to dry eyes and eye infections.<\/li>
  • Reduced confidence in appearance and limitations for certain careers (such as pilots, military personnel, or police officers).<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t
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    SMILE and LASIK \u2013 Two of the World's Leading Refractive Surgery Technologies<\/h4>\n\t\t
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    LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis)<\/h5>
    • Procedure: A femtosecond laser creates a corneal flap, followed by an excimer laser to reshape the cornea and correct refractive errors.<\/li>
    • Treatment range: Up to -10.00 D of myopia, 6.00 D of astigmatism, and +6.00 D of hyperopia.<\/li>
    • Suitable for: Patients with higher refractive errors and average to relatively thin corneas.<\/li>
    • Incision size: Approximately 20 mm corneal flap, moderately invasive.<\/li>
    • Laser treatment time: About 1.3 seconds per diopter.<\/li>
    • Pain\/discomfort: Minimal pain with mild discomfort during the first 2\u20134 hours.<\/li>
    • Potential complications: Risk of flap displacement after surgery.<\/li>
    • Dry eye: Moderate and usually improves within 1\u20133 months.<\/li>
    • Visual recovery: Rapid, typically within 48 hours.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction)<\/h5>
      • Procedure: No corneal flap is created. A femtosecond laser forms a small lenticule within the cornea, which is removed through a 2 mm micro-incision.<\/li>
      • Treatment range: Up to -10.00 D of myopia and 5.00 D of astigmatism. Hyperopia is not currently treatable with SMILE.<\/li>
      • Suitable for: Patients with sensitive eyes, dry-eye tendencies, or those who wish to return quickly to sports, work, or wearing makeup after surgery.<\/li>
      • Incision size: 2 mm, minimally invasive.<\/li>
      • Laser treatment time: Approximately 23 seconds to create the lenticule.<\/li>
      • Pain\/discomfort: Even less discomfort than LASIK.<\/li>
      • Potential complications: Eliminates flap-related complications because no corneal flap is created.<\/li>
      • Dry eye: Generally less common than with LASIK due to the smaller incision.<\/li>
      • Visual recovery: Fast, typically within 3\u20137 days.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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        Your Journey to Clear Vision in Just 4 Steps at Alina<\/h3>
        • Step 1: Comprehensive eye examination and eligibility assessment, including refraction, corneal thickness, corneal topography, and retinal examination.<\/li>
        • Step 2: Personalized consultation to determine whether SMILE or LASIK is the most suitable option.<\/li>
        • Step 3: Surgery is completed in 10\u201315 minutes, is virtually painless, and patients return home the same day.<\/li>
        • Step 4: Scheduled follow-up visits to monitor healing and ensure stable vision.B\u01b0\u1edbc 4: T\u00e1i kh\u00e1m v\u00e0 theo d\u00f5i \u2013 L\u1ecbch t\u00e1i kh\u00e1m \u0111\u1ecbnh k\u1ef3 \u0111\u1ec3 \u0111\u1ea3m b\u1ea3o m\u1eaft h\u1ed3i ph\u1ee5c t\u1ed1t, th\u1ecb l\u1ef1c \u1ed5n \u0111\u1ecbnh.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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          Why Choose Refractive Surgery?<\/h3>
          • Quick: Surgery takes only 10\u201315 minutes, with noticeable vision improvement as early as the next day.<\/li>
          • Virtually painless: Numbing eye drops are used, making the procedure almost pain-free.<\/li>
          • Highly safe: Advanced laser technology provides micron-level precision.<\/li>
          • Fast recovery: Most patients return to work and normal daily activities within 1\u20133 days.<\/li>
          • Long-lasting results: Vision remains stable for many years after surgery.<\/li>
          • IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE: Freedom of movement, sports, beauty treatments, and increased confidence at work.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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