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Recovery & everyday life

How long does SMILE Pro recovery take?

Functional vision often improves quickly, and many patients notice a substantial change within the first day, but refraction typically takes weeks to months to stabilise. Fluctuation during the early period is expected rather than a sign that something has gone wrong.

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Functional vision often improves quickly, and many patients notice a substantial change within the first day, but refraction typically takes weeks to months to stabilise. Fluctuation during the early period is expected rather than a sign that something has gone wrong.

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We do not publish a single recovery figure because healing varies between individuals and depends on your prescription and your eye. Follow the timelines your own surgeon gives you, and attend the follow-up appointments so that anything unusual is caught early.

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