Your Vision. In Focus. With SMILE® pro
From $2,834 per Eye
Tired of glasses or blurry vision? SMILE® pro is a minimally invasive refractive eye surgery that reshapes the cornea without the use of blades or creating a flap. Enjoy sharper sight and a prompt return to your daily routine.
Designed for comfort and ease.
Quick & Convenient
Minimal Downtime
Safe & Reliable
Enhanced Patient Comfort
For Myopia Up to –10.00 D & Astigmatism Up to –5.00 D
Quick & Convenient
Minimal Downtime
Safe & Reliable
Enhanced Patient Comfort
For Myopia Up to –10.00 D & Astigmatism Up to –5.00 D
Small Entry, Reduced Discomfort:
SMILE® pro Explained
SMILE® pro reshapes the cornea with a computer-guided laser, using a slit just 2mm wide. This is a comprehensive 1 treatment option for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, or presbyopia. Unlike older forms of refractive eye surgery that creates a 20mm flap, this approach disturbs less surface tissue, so most people resume desk work within a day. Because the eye’s cornea stroma is minimally disturbed, corneal nerve reinnervation (nerves regeneration) can proceed quickly. 2
4 Reasons To Choose This Procedure
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Quick Process:
The time required is less than 10 seconds per eye -
Minimally Invasive:
A small entry means less surface disturbance and a gentler experience. -
All-Laser, No Blade, No Flap:
A computer-guided laser performs the reshaping without a mechanical blade or large corneal flap. -
Low Downtime:
Less dry eyes. 3 Most people are back to desk work or light study within a day or two
Are These Sight Problems Troubling You?
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LASIK or SMILE® pro?
SMILE® pro reshapes the cornea with a computer-guided laser, using a slit just 2mm wide. This is a comprehensive treatment option for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, or presbyopia. Unlike older forms of refractive eye surgery that creates a 20mm flap, this approach disturbs less surface tissue, so most people resume desk work within a day.
| LASIK | SMILE® pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Incision Size | About 20mm flap | About 2mm entry |
| Corneal Flap | Full flap created and lifted | No flap needed |
| Myopia Range | Up to about –8.00 D | Up to –10.00 D |
| Astigmatism Range | Up to about –3.00 D | Up to –5.00 D |
| Tissue Reshaping | Excimer laser on the surface layer | Thin lenticule removed from inside the cornea |
Book a consultation to determine if SMILE® pro is suitable for you.
Unlock Sharper Sight in Just 4 Simple Steps
STEP 1
Comprehensive Eye Check
Meet your ophthalmologist for a detailed review of eye health, which may include:
- Vision and refraction tests
- Eye-pressure reading
- Corneal mapping and retinal imaging
These checks confirm you are a suitable candidate and give you time to ask questions.
STEP 2
Personalised Treatment Plan
The doctor will provide you with clear, written guidance on:
- How to prepare in the days before treatment
- What will happen during the procedure
- Eye-drop schedule and simple after-care tips
STEP 3
SMILE® pro Treatment Day
- A nurse cleans your eyelids and applies numbing drops—no injections needed.
- You change into a gown and lie comfortably under the laser.
- The Laser Takes less than 10 seconds per eye; the whole session is completed within 15 to 20 minutes.
STEP 4
Follow-Up And Recovery
- Attend your first quick check-up one day after surgery.
- Come back for follow-up visits at one week and one month.
- At each visit, your doctor checks that you’re healing well and tweaks your eye drops if needed.
- Once you get the all-clear, enjoy everyday life in clear focus.
Why Choose Asia Pacific Eye Centre
Reliable
Over 15 years in serving patients. Our reputation has been built around experience, reliability, and proven results, as shown by our large pool of referral patients.
Technology
We believe in continuous innovation and regularly update medical equipment in line with industry developments.
Care Led By Experienced Ophthalmologists
Rest assured in the care of doctors with many years of surgical practice, supported by seasoned nurses and optometrists.
Meet Your Eye Surgeons
Dr Lee Hung Ming
Senior Consultant | Eye Surgeon
Specialities: Cataract surgery, Refractive surgery, Cornea & external eye disease
Languages: English, Mandarin, Bahasa, Hokkien
Qualifications: MBBS (Singapore), M.Med (Ophth),
FRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS (Ophth)
Research and Outreach
- Published articles on refractive and cataract techniques in regional peer-reviewed journals.
- Invited faculty and live-surgery demonstrator at Asia-Pacific and global ophthalmology meetings.
- ACE Award (Asia-Pacific Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, 1994) for training surgeons across the region
- Regular organiser of community eye-screening events and charity cataract programmes in Singapore and neighbouring countries
Dr Lee’s interest in eye care began when he saw his grandmother lose her sight, a personal experience that guided him into ophthalmology. Raised in Kelantan, he played state-level badminton before moving to Singapore on an ASEAN Scholarship. At the National University of Singapore, he captained the badminton team, represented the medical faculty in six sports, and met his future wife, now his partner in life and parenthood, to their four children.
Dr Tan Yar Li
Senior Consultant | Eye Surgeon
Specialities: Glaucoma, Cataract, Refractive Surgery (LASIK)
Languages: English, Mandarin, Hokkien, Teochew
Qualifications: MBBS (Singapore), M.Med (Ophth),
MRCSEd (Ophth), FAMS (Ophth)
Appointments and Teaching
Former Consultant, Singapore National Eye Centre
Former Deputy Head, Ophthalmology, Changi General Hospital
Early adopter of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) in Singapore
Over a decade of practice in cataract, LASIK, and glaucoma care
Research and Outreach
- Regular trainer of residents and medical students
- Invited speaker on glaucoma and refractive techniques
- Fellow, Academy of Medicine Singapore – three gold medals (Glaucoma, Vitreoretinal, Neuro-ophthalmology)
- Glaucoma fellowship, Singapore National Eye Centre
After completing a further 3 years of surgical training at the Singapore National Eye Centre, Dr Tan honed her technique in cataract extraction with multifocal and toric lens implantation. She now serves as a visiting consultant at the centre while offering glaucoma, cataract, and laser vision care in private practice.
Committed to medical education, she mentors residents, medical students, and paramedical staff and is regularly invited to teach on minimally invasive glaucoma procedures. Her clinic style is centred on open dialogue, ensuring each care plan reflects the patient’s visual goals and daily routine.
Outside work, Dr Tan is a mother of 2, an avid distance runner, and a keen baker who enjoys sharing new recipes with family and friends.
Committed to medical education, she mentors residents, medical students, and paramedical staff and is regularly invited to teach on minimally invasive glaucoma procedures. Her clinic style is centred on open dialogue, ensuring each care plan reflects the patient’s visual goals and daily routine.
Outside work, Dr Tan is a mother of 2, an avid distance runner, and a keen baker who enjoys sharing new recipes with family and friends.
Dr Wong Chee Wai
Senior Consultant | Eye Surgeon
Specialities: Retinal conditions, Cataracts, High myopia
Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Qualifications: MBBS (Singapore), M.Med (OPHTH),
FAMS (Ophth), MCI (Singapore), PHD (UTRECHT)
Research and Outreach
- Author of 60+ peer-reviewed papers and holder of multiple research grants
- National Medical Research Council – Research Training Fellowship Award 2017
- Led community projects that screened 3,000+ seniors and provided free cataract surgery
Dr Wong has served as Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Singapore National Eye Centre, where he headed the High Myopia Clinic, and later established the Surgical Retina Service at Sengkang General Hospital. He also held a joint appointment as Assistant Professor with Duke-NUS Medical School and was SNEC’s Deputy Director of Undergraduate Education, mentoring medical students and residents.
Committed to professional development, he has organised regional congresses, such as the Asia-Pacific Tele-Ophthalmology Society Congress and the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, and has delivered invited lectures across India, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. In 2016, he instructed a retina course at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.
Locally, Dr Wong sits on the committee of the Singapore Society of Ophthalmologists and chairs its Young Ophthalmologists’ Chapter. His outreach work has attracted national recognition, and he represents Singapore on the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Young Ophthalmology Standing Committee.
Dr Gillian Teh
Senior Consultant | Eye Surgeon
Specialities: Oculoplastic surgery, Cataract care,
Comprehensive ophthalmology
Languages: English, Mandarin
Qualifications: MBBS (London), MMed (Ophth), FAMS
Appointments and Teaching
- Former Consultant, Singapore National Eye Centre–Oculoplastic Service
- Clinical Tutor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS
- Trainer and mentor for nursing and allied health staff
Research and Outreach
- Surgical missions to Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Ladakh, India
- Member, Philanthropy & Development Committee, SNEC
Dr Gillian Teh obtained her MBBS from the University of London in 2007 and her Master of Medicine (Ophthalmology) from the National University of Singapore in 2012. She became a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, in 2016.
Alongside clinical work, she teaches medical students and allied health staff as a clinical tutor at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. She previously served as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Singapore National Eye Centre, focusing on oculoplastic and adnexal surgery.
Dr Teh participates in community outreach, joining eye-care missions in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Ladakh, and serves on SNEC’s Philanthropy & Development committee. At home, she balances her medical career with family life, drawing energy from both patient care and time with her husband and three children.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How soon will I see clearly?
Most patients notice markedly clearer vision within a few days, with minor fluctuations settling over a few weeks.
Will it hurt?
Numbing eye drops make the laser step comfortable. You may feel gentle pressure for a few seconds.
What about downtime?
Expect to rest for the first evening. Light desk work and gentle activities are usually fine the next day. Your should wait for your surgeon’s clearance for swimming and contact sports.
Is everyone suitable?
Your suitability depends on your corneal thickness and eye health. A thorough assessment will help you confirm whether SMILE® pro is appropriate for you.
Your suitability depends on your corneal thickness and eye health. A thorough assessment will help you confirm whether SMILE® pro is appropriate for you.
In general, we provide comprehensive treatment options for:
- Myopia treatment – Correct nearsightedness with high precision and reduced recovery time.
- Hyperopia treatment – Improve farsightedness and achieve sharper near and intermediate vision.
- Astigmatism treatment – Address irregular corneal curvature for clearer, more stable vision.
- Presbyopia treatment – Enhance near vision and reduce dependency on reading glasses.
How long do the results last?
The corneal reshaping is intended to be permanent. Natural age-related changes may still occur over time.
References:
- Ganesh S, et al. (2018) “Refractive lenticule extraction SMILE: a new refractive surgery paradigm.” Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
- Reinstein DZ, et al. (2014). Small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) history, fundamentals of a new refractive surgery technique and clinical outcomes. Eye and Vision, 1(3)
- Wang B, Naidu RK, Chu R, Dai J, Qu X, Zhou H. (2015) “Dry Eye Disease following Refractive Surgery: A 12-Month Follow-Up of SMILE versus FS-LASIK in High Myopia.” Journal of Ophthalmology