Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) is a minimally invasive refractive surgical procedure that has gained popularity in recent years. This course will provide an in-depth understanding of the SMILE procedure, its indications, contraindications, outcomes and alternative procedures. Upon completion of the course, participants will have a thorough understanding of the principles of SMILE surgery and will be able to apply this knowledge to the management of patients with refractive errors. Participants will also have the skills to perform a comprehensive refractive evaluation and to select the most appropriate surgical procedure for their patients.

Over 1200 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

• I learned a great deal!!!

• I feel better able to answer my patient's questions about laser refractive surgery options.

• Great lecture. Happy to see some studies comparing certain dryness outcomes of both SMILE and LASIK.

• Great presentation. Fully explained SMILE so now fully understand all about it.

• Dr. Nguyen is intelligent and knowledgeable.

• Dr Nguyen was a very enjoyable presenter to listen to.

• Very good lecture and speaker. Would love to see more lectures from him in the future.

• Great introduction into SMILE for those who don't know much about it.

Speaker: Thanh Nguyen, OD

Moderator: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie

COPE ID: 89988-PO

Category: Peri-Op Mngmt of Ophth Surgery

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

Thank you to Zeiss Refractive for exhibiting at this event.