Difference between Contoura Vision vs SMILE vs Blade-less LASIK eye surgeries!

Vision quality

• Contoura Vision – It provides the sharpest vision possible. Two out of every three patients experience better vision than standard 6/6 visual acuity.
• SMILE– It provides normal vision
• Bladeless LASIK– It provides normal vision

Cost

• Contoura Vision – Rs 95,000 to 1,15,000/- for both eyes.
• SMILE – Rs 85,000 to 90,000/- for both eyes.
• Blade-less LASIK – Rs 75,000 to 90,000/- for both eyes.

RANGE OF CORRECTION

• Contoura Vision– It has been designed to correct almost all types of Refractive Errors –  Myopia (Nearsightedness), Hyperopia (Farsightedness) & Astigmatism (Cylindrical Spectacle Prescription) A cylindrical spectacle power up to 5D can be corrected by Contoura Vision which is the record highest by any laser refractive procedure.
• SMILE– It has been declared safe and effective to correct Myopia (Nearsightedness) only. It is not recommended for Hyperopia (Farsightedness) and pure cylindrical power.
• Bladeless LASIK: It has been designed to correct Myopia (Nearsightedness) and Hyperopia (Farsightedness) and cylinder powers

SAFETY

• Contoura Vision-Approved by US FDA
• SMILE – Approved by US FDA
• Bladeless LASIK– Approved by US FDA

PAIN & DISCOMFORT

• Contoura Vision– Painless
• SMILE– Painless
• Bladeless LASIK– Painless

RECOVERY

• Contoura Vision– It has the immediate visual recovery. Patient’s vision starts clearing out within two hours after the surgery. By next day the vision is perfect. This is called WOW effect
• SMILE– It may take 7-10 days to see clearly after the SMILE procedure due to the Lenticule extraction.
• Bladeless LASIK–  Fast recovery

PRECISION

• Contoura Vision-It works with a combination of lasers (Femto Laser + Excimer Laser + Topolyser) delivering the most precise and accurate results.
• SMILE– It works with Femto laser only
• Bladeless LASIK– It works with a combination of two lasers (Femto laser + Excimer Laser)