Accordingly, the SMILE method is performed on the VISUMAX system - the Femtosecond Laser generation of Carl Zeiss Group (Germany) and provides a small-incision refractive surgery method without using a knife, maximally preserving the original structure of the cornea, completely eliminating the risk of complications related to the corneal flap.

In early 2023, DND International Eye Hospital was honored to receive the award "Hospital with the most ReLEx SMILE surgery in Vietnam".

Up to now, after 10 years since installing the VISUMAX 500 system, DND International Eye Hospital is one of the first international standard eye hospitals to install and apply the VISUMAX 800 system with the SMILE pro method for refractive surgery. This method uses a laser frequency of up to 2MHz, allowing corneal tissue separation surgery to be performed in just 8 seconds, nearly 3 times faster than the old method.

According to the treatment experience shared by Ms. Jessica Yu, MD - Head of training and application of the refractive laser product group in the Asia-Pacific region of Carl Zeiss, there are often many patients who are anxious before the surgery, or there are patients who blink easily, have eyes that are too small, have irritated eyes..., so shortening the surgery time to only 8 seconds will bring much simpler cooperation to the patient.

In addition, the VISUMAX 800 system of SMILE pro also adds 2 extremely important new features. That is the laser head rotation feature, this feature supports the doctor to rotate the laser head along the astigmatism axis on the patient's eye easily, helping astigmatism patients achieve maximum visual quality after surgery. In addition to the laser head rotation feature, this new technology also has the feature of accurately detecting eye movement around the axis, helping to automatically center the eye, bringing accurate treatment results.

Ms. Jessica Yu, MD - Head of training and application of refractive laser equipment products in the Asia-Pacific region of Carl Zeiss, and Master - Doctor Pham Thi Hang, Head of Refractive Department - DND International Eye Hospital discussed the SMILE pro method.

Carl Zeiss also changed the design of VISUMAX 800 according to the arm-friendly trend of “Smart Robotic Assistance”. This design helps doctors to flexibly adjust in each case, minimizing the patient’s anxiety and pressure during surgery.

For each hospital, it can be said that success is most clearly demonstrated through the number of successfully treated patients. And with more than 20,000 bright eyes thanks to SMILE surgery, along with many surgeries using other methods, it has demonstrated the high reputation of DND International Eye Hospital. This is thanks to the team of surgeons with extensive experience, including Dr. Nguyen Dang Dung - one of the first surgeons in Vietnam to perform refractive surgery.

According to Master, Doctor Dang Thi Nhu Quynh, Deputy Director, Head of Surgery Department, DND International Eye Hospital: "DND's motto is to always be at the forefront of updating technology so that patients can enjoy the best and most modern treatment methods. However, in addition to technology, there is a more important factor, which is the surgeon. A good surgeon is not simply someone who can perform a successful surgery, but must be someone who makes decisions and handles all the complex situations that may occur during surgery."

Doctor Dang Thi Nhu Quynh during refractive surgery for a patient using the SMILE pro method.

Currently, DND is one of the few eye hospitals that can synchronize the system of machines from examination to surgery. From the OCT-HD Cirrus retinal tomography system, VISUCAM HD fundus photography, Vumax HD ultrasound, Schwind Sirius corneal mapping, ... to the Mel90, VISUMAX 500, VISUMAX 800 surgical systems ... This synchronization helps the examination and treatment process of patients faster, the examination data is standardized. In addition, DND's 8-step international standard in-depth examination process will help doctors detect all possible risks, thereby diagnosing the patient's condition most accurately to provide the most appropriate and best treatment method.

With the ability to accumulate experience and handle risks of doctors, along with regularly updating new technology, Dr. Dang Thi Nhu Quynh affirms that all refractive surgery methods in the world up to now can be performed and performed proficiently by DND.

Currently, DND International Eye Hospital is implementing the program "Shining Days DND 2023 - Better vision for better life" supporting up to 49% of the cost of surgical methods to treat refractive errors and presbyopia, combined with Cross-linking corneal stabilization technique". Program information and related information are available at: https://matquocte.vn/


 THANH HAI