Does insurance cover SMILE?
As with other elective refractive procedures, SMILE is usually excluded from standard health insurance in the UAE, though some employer plans include a refractive benefit and cover differs between policies.
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- Costs
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- Insurance & financing
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- Procedures
- SMILE, SMILE Pro
- Last reviewed
- 22 September 2026
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