Question 1

What is WaveLight Plus Innoveyes LASIK?

Accepted Answer

WaveLight Plus Innoveyes is the most advanced AI-guided flap-based excimer laser platform available in India. It uses PerfectPulse Technology® to track eye movement 1,050 times per second at 400 Hz, delivering sub-micron corneal reshaping accuracy. It is ideal for myopia up to -12D, hyperopia up to +6D, and astigmatism up to 6D.

Question 2

What is SMILE Pro and how is it different from LASIK?

Accepted Answer

SMILE Pro (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) is a flapless, keyhole laser procedure. A small 2 mm arc incision is made and a tiny disc of corneal tissue (lenticule) is extracted — no flap at all. Benefits over traditional LASIK: significantly lower dry eye risk, faster return to sports (1–2 weeks vs 4 weeks), suitable for thin corneas. Priced at ₹65,000/eye.

Question 3

What is SiLK laser eye surgery?

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SiLK (Sub-2mm Incision Lenticule Keratectomy) is the next generation of lenticule surgery — a sub-2 mm incision creates an ultra-smooth stromal bed with minimal peripheral cuts. Ideal for high prescriptions, thin corneas, and patients needing the most biomechanically stable outcome. Priced at ₹75,000/eye at Centre For Lasik.

Question 4

How is Contoura Vision different from LASIK?

Accepted Answer

Contoura Vision is a US-FDA approved topography-guided LASIK that maps 22,000 unique elevation points on your cornea, creating a treatment profile as individual as your fingerprint. Over 30% of patients achieve vision better than 6/6 (super-normal vision). Priced at ₹25,500/eye.

Question 5

How exactly does LASIK work?

Accepted Answer

LASIK uses a precise laser to reshape the cornea, correcting the refractive error. In flap-based procedures (Standard, Contoura, WaveLight Plus Innoveyes), a thin flap is created, the excimer laser reshapes underlying tissue, and the flap is repositioned. In flapless procedures (SMILE Pro, SiLK), a small incision replaces the flap entirely. The procedure takes 10–15 minutes per eye.

Question 6

How safe is LASIK surgery?

Accepted Answer

LASIK has a 97% patient satisfaction rate and is among the most studied elective procedures in the world. With over 40 million procedures performed globally and US-FDA approved platforms including WaveLight Plus Innoveyes, SMILE Pro, and SiLK, LASIK is exceptionally safe. Serious complications occur in less than 0.1% of cases.

Question 7

Which is better — LASIK or SMILE Pro in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Both are excellent. Choose flap-based LASIK (WaveLight Plus Innoveyes, Contoura) if you want the most clinically proven platform and cost is a priority. Choose SMILE Pro or SiLK if you are an athlete, have borderline dry eye, have a thinner cornea, or want the lowest incision possible. Our surgeons will recommend the best option after your free diagnostic evaluation.

Question 8

What is the recovery time after LASIK?

Accepted Answer

Flap-based LASIK (WaveLight Plus Innoveyes, Contoura): vision improves within 4–6 hours; office work next day; sports in 2–4 weeks. SMILE Pro / SiLK: vision improves within 24–48 hours; sports in 1–2 weeks. Full stabilisation for all procedures: 3–6 months.

Question 9

How long does LASIK last? Is it permanent?

Accepted Answer

LASIK permanently reshapes your cornea, so the correction is lifelong. Natural age-related changes (presbyopia) may require reading glasses after 40, but the original distance correction remains stable in the vast majority of patients.

Question 10

What is the cost of LASIK in Delhi?

Accepted Answer

LASIK at our Delhi centre: Standard LASIK ₹8,999/eye · SBK ₹15,000/eye · Contoura Vision ₹25,500/eye · Femto LASIK ₹30,000/eye · Femto+Contoura ₹45,000/eye · WaveLight Plus Innoveyes ₹49,000/eye · SMILE Pro ₹65,000/eye · SiLK ₹75,000/eye. EMI from ₹1,500/month. All packages include diagnostics and follow-ups.

Feature	InnovEyes	SMILE Pro
Technology	AI + Topography + Wavefront	Femtosecond laser, flapless
Prescription range	-12D to +6D	Up to -10D (myopia only)
Dry eye risk	Moderate (flap cuts some nerves)	Lower (minimal nerve disruption)
Best for	High Rx, complex corneas, hyperopia	Myopia, dry eye prone, active sports
Recovery	24-48 hrs to functional vision	24-48 hrs to functional vision

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