National First Batch · Dongguan Premiere | Dongguan Aier Eye Hospital Introduces Enhanced Robotic SMILE Pro for Astigmatism Correction

The college entrance examination has come to an end, marking a milestone for every young graduate ready for a new chapter. Many students choose to get rid of glasses for a better quality of life. The new-generation Robotic SMILE Pro, a minimally invasive procedure featuring a 10-second lenticule scan and superior comfort, has become a top pick among exam takers.

Technology keeps advancing to deliver an optimal visual experience. Dongguan Aier Eye Hospital has launched the upgraded Robotic SMILE Pro with enhanced astigmatism correction. For the first time, it achieves seamless integration with the IOL Master 700 diagnostic system. Powered by iris recognition technology, the surgery has evolved from manual marking by surgeons to automatic system calibration.

Breakdown of the Upgraded Robotic SMILE Pro for Astigmatism Correction

Enhanced Version vs. Standard Version

Preoperative Digital Eye Profiling: Unique Iris Patterns Like Fingerprints

During preoperative examinations, the IOL Master 700 captures the patient’s iris texture — a one-of-a-kind biological identifier for each individual. Combined with refractive data, these details form a complete digital eye profile.

Intraoperative Automatic Recognition: Instant Identification on the Operating Bed

Once the patient lies on the surgical bed, the upgraded Robotic SMILE Pro instantly retrieves iris data and cross-references it with the preoperative database to complete position calibration automatically, eliminating the need for manual marking by surgeons.

The shift from manual marking to automatic system calibration streamlines surgical procedures and makes the entire lens removal process smoother and more reassuring.

Intelligent Rotational Compensation for Higher Laser Precision

Even if the eye rotates slightly during lenticule scanning, the system can instantly detect the rotation angle, adjust the laser position and offset deviations in real time. This ensures the lenticule is cut precisely as planned, preventing compromised surgical accuracy caused by minor eye movements. A post-operative iris comparison report is also provided, including rotation angle data and reliability indicators.

Suitable Candidates

• Myopic patients with astigmatism, especially those with high astigmatism and high expectations for visual quality;

• People concerned about intraoperative coordination and worried that eye movement may affect surgical outcomes;

• Those pursuing an efficient, comfortable surgical experience with smoother procedures and steady post-operative recovery;

• Young applicants for military service or military academies who require extremely high surgical precision.

  
  

For 11 years, Dongguan Aier Eye Hospital has upheld the mission: Everyone, rich or poor, deserves the right to eye health. We continuously introduce the world’s most advanced refractive technologies to local residents, empowering a better life with clear vision.

Our hospital has witnessed leapfrog development of SMILE technology from initial introduction to in-depth application. Continuous technological iteration has optimized surgical procedures and expanded applicable scenarios, fully proving the outstanding safety, reliability and stability of SMILE surgery.

To date, our total number of SMILE procedures has exceeded 30,000. Just one year after the launch of Robotic SMILE Pro in Dongguan, the surgery volume has surpassed 800 cases. Thanks to outstanding clinical expertise, our hospital has been awarded numerous prestigious honors, including the SMILE Pro Surgery Leadership Award, Excellent Institution for Minimally Invasive SMILE Popularization Campaign and SMILE Pro Surgery Quality Pioneer Award, earning wide recognition across the industry.

With 20 years of expertise in refractive ophthalmology, our team has completed over 20,000 SMILE surgeries and more than 800 Robotic SMILE Pro procedures. Chief Refractive Surgeon Chen Xiaobei reminds graduating students: A full set of professional preoperative examinations is mandatory before myopia surgery. Doctors will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of eye conditions. Only when surgical criteria are met will a personalized treatment plan be tailored based on your vision correction needs and daily eye habits.