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SmartSight Nova in Vienna: The next level of eye laser precision

SmartSight Nova represents the pinnacle of technological development in the field of painless, incision-free eye laser correction (lenticule extraction). In our Vienna practice, we use the Schwind Atos Laser with the latest Nova software generation. The key advantage: The correction is centered with high precision using software support after the eye has been gently fixated. This minimizes optical aberrations and offers patients in Austria world-class safety.

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Premium technology: The digital workflow at EyeLaser Vienna

Vienna is known worldwide for its medical tradition and innovation. At Eyelaser Vienna, we continue this tradition by offering with SmartSight Nova the technologically feasible in refractive surgery. This is a significant advancement of the proven SmartSight technology.

The evolution of centration: Precision in the micrometer range

The success of eye laser surgery depends largely on how accurately the laser is placed on the optical axis of the eye. SmartSight Nova sets new standards here through a modified software logic:

At the moment when the laser fixates the suction ring (vacuum phase), minimal, barely measurable shifts can occur with conventional systems. However, the Nova software of the Schwind Atos allows us to digitally redefine the center of the correction after fixation. This process ensures that the lenticule extraction takes place exactly where it delivers the best visual quality.

Quality without compromise

We deliberately avoid pseudoscientific marketing terms. SmartSight Nova is a technological upgrade that increases the mathematical accuracy of the laser incision. It does not change the natural wound healing – which is already market-leading fast with lenticule procedures anyway – but it optimizes the optical performance, especially in patients with complex corneal astigmatism.

Trust in technology and experience

Patients in Vienna and throughout Austria place great value on personal care from an experienced specialist. The fear of a “machine error” is one of the most common hurdles before an operation.

Statement from Dr. Victor Derhartunian (FEBO, FWCRS):

“My patients in Vienna often ask about safety in the event of involuntary eye movements. SmartSight Nova takes away this concern because the software takes control as soon as the vacuum is established. It is the perfect symbiosis of surgical skill and software that corrects human micro-movements. For me as a surgeon, Nova means the certainty of delivering the best possible technical result to every patient.”

The “traffic light” for your suitability

🟢 Green light: Ideal suitability for nearsightedness and astigmatism for anyone looking for the maximum technological centration accuracy.

🟡 Yellow light: Borderline cases with very thin corneas. Here, we individually check whether Nova or an alternative method (such as surface treatments) is safer.

🔴 Red light: In the case of cataracts or advanced keratoconus. Here we offer specialized lens solutions.

SmartSight vs. SmartSight Nova: The direct comparison

Performance feature	SmartSight (Standard)	SmartSight Nova	The effect for you
Centering logic	Before eye fixation	After eye fixation	Highest accuracy of the visual axis.
Software status	Proven basic version	Latest high-end suite	Use of current mathematical algorithms.
Astigmatism correction	Precise	Ultra-Precise	Optimal alignment of the cylinder axis.
Healing phase	12 – 24 hours	12 – 24 hours	Quick return to everyday life.
Target group	All patients	Technology enthusiasts	The feeling of having the “best of the best”.

Your path to glasses-free vision in Vienna

Rely on international expertise right near you. Visit us for a non-binding suitability test and experience how SmartSight Nova can change your view of the world.

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Frequently asked questions about the SMILE, SmartSight and Nova methods

What is the difference between SMILE and SmartSight Nova?

SMILE is the pioneering procedure from Zeiss. SmartSight Nova uses the Schwind Atos Laser, which has more advanced eye tracking and the Nova centration described here, which offers advantages especially in astigmatism.

Is SmartSight Nova the same as SMILE Pro?

No. SMILE Pro is the latest update from Zeiss. SmartSight Nova is the corresponding high-end counterpart from Schwind. Both are excellent, with Nova standing out due to its specific centration software after the vacuum has been established.

Why should I choose Nova in Vienna?

If you want a correction that is centered to the micrometer and uses the most modern software platform currently available in refractive surgery.

Are there any risks with the Nova software?

The software increases safety by minimizing human factors during centration. The general risks remain at the extremely low level of modern laser surgery.