VISIONARY EYE
LASER VISION CORRECTION

SMILE eye surgery in Plano. A small-incision option without a LASIK flap.

SMILE treats qualifying nearsightedness and astigmatism. Your exam checks suitability and compares recovery and alternatives.

Book your free visitAm I a candidate?

Not sure which visit type to choose for SMILE? Call 214-972-2020.

  • 20/Happy Patient Guarantee
  • Dr. Shehzad Batliwala, Board-Certified
  • Aftercare included
  • Payment options available
SMILE eye surgery consultation with corneal mapping
  • 10 minPer eye
  • FlaplessTiny incision only
  • 22+FDA-labeled age
  • -1D to -10DApproved myopia range

Your surgeon: Dr. Shehzad Batliwala, DO, MGM · Board-Certified Ophthalmologist

Is it right for you?

Who SMILE Eye Surgery is for.

A likely fit

You may be a great fit if any of these sound familiar.

  • Age 22+ under current FDA labeling
  • Stable myopia (-1 to -10 D)
  • Astigmatism up to ~3 D
  • Active lifestyle, flap-free
  • Tear-film findings assessed and treated when needed
  • Healthy corneas
  • Want a small-incision option without a corneal flap
Worth a closer look

We may recommend something else if…

  • Significant farsightedness
  • Very high Rx: consider EVO ICL
  • Active corneal disease
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding

These findings may delay treatment or rule it out. Your clinician will explain the risks and whether another option is appropriate.

See if your eyes qualify

Your exam guides the recommendation. Surgery is not the default.

Overview

A minimally invasive alternative to LASIK for the right eyes.

A laser forms a lens-shaped piece of tissue (a lenticule) inside the cornea. Removing it through a small incision changes the cornea's shape. SMILE avoids a LASIK flap, but permanently removes tissue.

Your prescription, corneal shape and thickness, tear film, and daily activities guide the choice. Dr. Shehzad Batliwala reviews whether SMILE, LASIK, PRK, or a lens-based option fits your measurements and recovery needs.

  • Flapless, single tiny incision
  • One laser, one continuous step
  • May reduce early dry-eye disruption vs. LASIK
  • Recovery and work timing are individualized
  • Follow-up covers dryness, glare, halos, and healing
SMILE lenticule creation illustration
How it works

How SMILE Eye Surgery works.

  1. 01Step 01

    Map your eye in 3D

    Diagnostics

    Corneal maps measure each eye's shape and thickness. These measurements and your prescription guide the size and shape of the tissue to be removed.

  2. 02Step 02

    Shape a lenticule inside the cornea

    Single femtosecond laser

    A single femtosecond laser forms a thin, lens-shaped piece of tissue called a lenticule inside the cornea. The surgeon accesses it through a small incision rather than creating a LASIK flap.

  3. 03Step 03

    Remove the lenticule through a tiny incision

    ~4mm incision

    The surgeon removes the lenticule through the small incision. This reshapes the cornea to correct the planned prescription, without a separate excimer laser.

  4. 04Step 04

    Heal through a staged recovery

    Recovery varies

    The incision typically seals without stitches. Usable vision may return early, while sharpness, dryness, glare, halos, and light sensitivity can continue to change over the following days or weeks. Driving, work, exercise, swimming, and contact sports resume only after appropriate clearance.

Your visit

What to expect, start to finish.

  1. Free consultation step in the Visionary Eye treatment process
    60 min
    Step 01

    Free consultation

    Comprehensive eye exam, corneal mapping, and a frank conversation about whether SMILE or LASIK is the right fit for your eyes.

  2. Pre-op imaging step in the Visionary Eye treatment process
    30 min
    Step 02

    Pre-op imaging

    Detailed scans drive your treatment plan. Follow the office's contact-lens pause instructions because timing depends on the lens type and whether the cornea has stabilized.

  3. Surgery day step in the Visionary Eye treatment process
    10 min/eye
    Step 03

    Surgery day

    The laser creates the lenticule and small incision; the surgeon then removes the tissue. Your team explains preparation, treatment time, and the ride home.

  4. Recovery & follow-up step in the Visionary Eye treatment process
    Individual
    Step 04

    Recovery & follow-up

    Vision often improves early and continues to settle. Follow-up exams assess healing, visual acuity, dryness, and when it is appropriate to resume driving, work, swimming, and sports.

Why patients choose this

What SMILE Eye Surgery changes day to day.

  • No LASIK flap benefit at Visionary Eye

    No LASIK flap

    SMILE avoids flap-related considerations by accessing the lenticule through a small incision, while retaining its own risks and recovery requirements.

  • Tuned to your eye benefit at Visionary Eye

    Tuned to your eye

    Treatment plan is built on a high-resolution map of your specific eye, not a generic protocol.

  • Activity planning benefit at Visionary Eye

    Activity planning

    Work and exercise timing depend on visual function, healing, and the demands of the activity; contact sports require specific clearance.

  • Dry-eye evaluation benefit at Visionary Eye

    Dry-eye evaluation

    SMILE may disrupt fewer corneal nerves early than LASIK, but dry-eye symptoms can still occur and should be treated before measurements are finalized.

Guides

Keep comparing with the right context.

SMILE recovery timeline

Plan for driving, work, screens, exercise, dryness, glare, follow-up visits, and the signs that should prompt a call during recovery.

Read the recovery guide

SMILE side effects and risks

Understand expected early symptoms, less-common complications, warning signs, and the measurements used to reduce avoidable risk.

Read the safety guide

Who is a good candidate for SMILE?

Review age, prescription, astigmatism, corneal measurements, dry-eye findings, and when LASIK, PRK, or EVO ICL may fit better.

Read the candidacy guide

LASIK vs SMILE

Compare flap versus small-incision treatment, prescription range, recovery, dry-eye considerations, and activity planning.

Compare LASIK and SMILE
Proof

Real patients. Real results.

SMILE eye surgery was genuinely a life changing experience, and I knew right away from my consultation with Dr Shehz that I was in good hands. I had been wanting SMILE surgery for a few years, but other consultations left me unsure that I wanted to have the procedure done. (read more)
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Dr. Shehzad Batliwala, eye surgeon at Visionary Eye Surgery in Plano
Your surgeon in Plano

Care led by Dr. Shehzad Batliwala.

Dr. Shehz is a double board-certified vision correction surgeon who completed ophthalmology residency at Dean McGee Eye Institute and pursued advanced refractive training. He performs every surgery at Visionary Eye personally and leads the diagnostic plan used to decide whether a procedure is appropriate.

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  • Double board-certified vision correction surgeon
  • Ophthalmology residency at Dean McGee Eye Institute
  • Advanced refractive and lens-surgery training
  • Every surgery personally performed by Dr. Shehz
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Pricing

Clear costs. Real options.

Cost, coverage, and payment options depend on the procedure and your plan. We review the estimate before treatment. Our Affordability page explains financing and payment options.

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InsuranceWhen eligible
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The honest version

What your SMILE quote includes

Compare written quotes for surgery, medication, follow-up visits, and any additional treatment. Your consultation explains the proposed plan and payment options. Financing depends on credit approval and the lender's terms.

FAQ

Quick answers.

More questions? Call 214-972-2020 or book a free visit.

  • How does SMILE compare to LASIK?
    LASIK creates a flap; SMILE removes a lenticule through a small incision. Under current U.S. labeling, SMILE treats qualifying myopia with or without astigmatism, while LASIK platforms may also treat hyperopia. Corneal shape, thickness, tear film, prescription, and visual priorities determine the fit.
  • Can SMILE correct astigmatism?
    Yes - modern SMILE corrects astigmatism up to about 3.0D. For higher amounts, LASIK or EVO ICL may be the better answer.
  • Will I be glasses-free?
    SMILE is intended to reduce or eliminate distance correction for qualifying prescriptions, but results vary. Some patients still use glasses for specific tasks, and reading glasses may be needed as presbyopia develops.
  • How do I plan SMILE if I am traveling from another DFW city?
    Confirm the consultation, surgery, and early postoperative exam schedule before arranging work leave. Bring a driver on surgery day. A short drive does not mean you can drive yourself after treatment, and return to driving depends on examination findings rather than a promised next-day recovery.
  • How much does SMILE cost?
    SMILE pricing is individualized after evaluation. Ask for the per-eye and total cost, included testing, medication, routine follow-up, and terms for additional care. Compare the total repayment as well as the monthly payment if financing; advertised LASIK offers may not apply to SMILE.
  • What is SMILE recovery like?
    Usable vision may return early, while sharpness, dryness, glare, and halos can continue changing over the following days or weeks. Work, driving, swimming, dusty environments, and contact sports should follow the recovery plan and surgeon-specific clearance.
  • What risks should I discuss before SMILE?
    Dryness, glare, halos, residual prescription, infection, inflammation, and loss of visual quality are possible. Some symptoms can persist or require further care. Removing the LASIK flap does not remove surgical risk; review the device's patient information and your measurements with the surgeon.

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Other options

Not the right fit? Here's what else we offer.

Picking the right procedure is a diagnosis question, not a marketing one. If your eyes are better served by a different path, we'll tell you.

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