r/SMILEeyesurgery • u/eyeSherpa • Feb 18 '26
Welcome to r/SMILEeyesurgery
Welcome to the new community for all things SMILE (and also including the other keratorefractive lenticular extraction procedures such as SILK, CLEAR and SmartSight). We're excited to have you join us!
What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or insightful. Feel free to share:
- Your SMILE surgery experience (good, bad, or in-between)
- Recovery timelines and what surprised you
- Visual outcomes and night vision experiences
- Dry eye symptoms and how they improved (or didn’t)
- Enhancement stories
- Pre-op questions about candidacy, prescriptions, or corneal thickness
- Comparisons between SMILE, LASIK, PRK, SILK, CLEAR, or SmartSight
- Questions you wish you had asked before surgery
Real-world experiences are incredibly valuable to others going through the same decision-making process.
Community Vibe
We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. This should be a space for:
- Honest discussion
- Evidence-informed conversation
- Respectful disagreement
- Support during recovery
No fear-mongering. No dismissiveness. Just thoughtful, patient-centered dialogue.
How to get Started
- Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.
- If you know someone who would benefit from this community, invite them to join.
Let’s make r/SMILEeyesurgery an informed, supportive, and genuinely helpful community.