Posted by: Manhattan LASIK Center

A vision correction procedure can be truly life-changing. Being free from glasses and contact lenses can make life easier and help you enjoy life more.

But when most people think of vision correction procedures, they think of LASIK. LASIK is a very popular refractive laser eye procedure, but it isn’t the only one.

There’s a refractive laser eye surgery that’s even less invasive than LASIK and that’s ZEISS SMILE. Keep reading to learn about 5 hot spots in Manhattan you’ll see in crystal clear clarity thanks to ZEISS SMILE!

What is ZEISS SMILE?

SMILE stands for Small Incision Lenticule Extraction. Like LASIK, it uses a laser to change the shape of the cornea to correct a refractive error.

However, SMILE uses a technique that disturbs less corneal tissue. LASIK creates a flap in the cornea that’s lifted before an excimer laser reshapes the corneal tissue. SMILE makes a disc-like shape, called a lenticule, in the cornea with a femtosecond laser, which can create the lenticule without penetrating the cornea’s surface.

The lenticule is then removed through a tiny incision made in the cornea. The technique used for SMILE makes it less invasive than LASIK and easier and faster to recover from.

SMILE can correct nearsightedness and mild astigmatism. The procedure can give you incredible vision and visual freedom.

When you have ZEISS SMILE at Manhattan LASIK Center, you can look forward to seeing all the local hot spots like never before. Here are just a few of the things you can do in Manhattan that will be so much better after SMILE:

1.    Find Your Passion in Central Park

If you’ve only just walked around Central Park, you’re missing out! The greenest place in New York City is the place to go for all kinds of activities.

You can go birdwatching in the Ramble, see a piece of Egyptian history at Cleopatra’s Needle, or play pickleball at Wollman Rink, converted for warm-weather activities in the summertime. Those are just some of the dozens of activities and events you can participate in at Central Park.

Try some out to find an outdoor activity you’re passionate about since there’s truly something for everyone! Speaking of being for everyone, SMILE is an excellent choice for most people who rely on contact lenses or glasses.

You may be a good SMILE candidate if you’re at least 22, in good health, and have a stable prescription. You may still qualify for SMILE even if you weren’t a good LASIK candidate.

Since ZEISS SMILE doesn’t require a corneal flap, your cornea doesn’t need to be a certain thickness as it does for LASIK. If you can’t have LASIK due to thin corneas, SMILE is a great alternative!

2.    Walk The High Line

Now, if you want to go on a walk, you can take a stroll somewhere cooler than Central Park. The High Line is a park created on an old railway spur.

It’s like an urban garden floating above the ground, with pathways of greenery sprouting through old railway tracks. You can go alone to take in the unique space or with friends to take amazing pictures!

Getting out and being active outside is a lot easier when you don’t have visual aids getting in the way. You don’t have to worry about your contact lenses getting too dry or your glasses getting smudged and foggy.

Instead, after SMILE, you can enjoy yourself and live in the moment without worrying about how you’ll see.

3.    Take in the View at One World Observatory

Forget the Empire State Building. If you want the best view of New York City, it’s at the top of One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.

At the One World Observatory, you can see the whole city in a way you can’t anywhere else! ZEISS SMILE can give you better vision than you had, even when wearing contact lenses and glasses.

That’s because SMILE and procedures like LASIK correct your vision beyond your original prescription, giving most patients 20/20 vision or better! Even if you’ve seen all of New York from above, you’ll see it much more clearly after having SMILE. It will look sharper and far more vibrant than you ever thought possible.

4.    Check out the Met

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the most popular museums in the world for a reason. With incredible classic artwork on display and new fascinating exhibits popping up regularly, it’s worth checking out now and then!

Better vision from ZEISS SMILE often means better depth perception and better color perception. After SMILE, you’ll be able to sense space more clearly, and colors will look more vivid. The Met is the perfect place to test out your new perceptive vision!

5.    Live it Up at Bemelmans Bar

Bemelmans Bar is a historic cocktail lounge and piano bar that offers a taste of classic New York. This exclusive bar, located at the Carlyle Hotel on the Upper East Side, is also a hot spot for celebrities, so you never know who you may see when you visit!

After you have ZEISS SMILE, you’ll appreciate all the finer things in life. You’ll also feel better about splurging occasionally because having SMILE can save you money in the long run!

Since the procedure permanently changes your vision, it’ll give you clear vision for years and years. By eliminating the expense of buying new visual aids every year, it starts paying for itself in almost no time at all.

You can feel confident going out for an extravagant evening at this classic Manhattan bar. When you no longer have to worry about paying for glasses and contact lenses, you can buy more things that matter to you, like vacations, a new home, upgrades to your wardrobe, or more delicious cocktails during evenings out.

Want to know if SMILE is right for you? Why not schedule your SMILE consultation today at Manhattan LASIK Center in Manhattan, NY? Haven’t you waited long enough for better vision?