Laser eye surgery in Vienna & Linz - Laser eye surgery in Austria

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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In brief

What: SmartSight Nova is SmartSight with CenTrax centring on the visual axis after the vacuum is applied, for the most precise axis alignment in astigmatism.
For whom: As SmartSight; especially with pronounced astigmatism and high demands on night vision.
Duration: About 10 minutes per eye.
Back to work: Usually after 1 to 3 days.
Price: €3,000 per eye, fixed price incl. 12 months of aftercare and re-treatment within 12 months. From €58/month.
Not suitable: Long-sightedness, keratoconus, unstable prescription, pregnancy.

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.

Your healing

How your healing after SmartSight Nova progresses

Realistic guide values from practice. Your personal course is closely monitored at the follow-up checks.

SURGERY DAY

Vision as if through frosted glass, slight foreign-body sensation; rest at home.

DAY 1

Follow-up check at the clinic. Usually good everyday vision already, short screen work possible.

DAY 2–3

Driving after medical clearance, return to everyday work.

WEEK 1

Sport possible again (no contact or water sports).

WEEK 2–4

Full resilience including contact sports and swimming.

MONTH 1–3

The final result stabilises, accompanied by the follow-up checks.

Transparency

What are the risks, and how do we manage them?

Honesty is part of good medicine. We discuss these points openly before every treatment:

iDry eyes for a few weeks; less pronounced than with flap procedures, as fewer corneal nerves are cut. Well treatable and temporary.

iIncomplete lenticule removal: very rare; handled during the procedure by the surgeon’s experience.

iHalos at night in the early period; they usually subside.

iUnder- or overcorrection: rare; re-treatment within 12 months is included in the fixed price and is performed gently on the corneal surface.

Your safety net: Should a re-treatment be necessary within 12 months, it is included in the fixed price at EyeLaser Vienna. And for emergencies you receive the surgeon’s personal mobile number, around the clock, including weekends.

Honestly asked

What if …? The most common worries before SmartSight Nova

Almost everyone who comes to us has the same questions in mind and does not always dare to ask them. Here are the honest answers.

“Does it hurt?”

No. The eye is numbed with drops. While the laser forms the lenticule, a contact glass holds the eye gently for about 25 seconds; you feel pressure, not pain. Afterwards a foreign-body sensation for a few hours, like an eyelash in the eye. By the evening it is usually over.

“What if I blink or move?”

The contact glass fixes the eye; blinking is not possible. The eye tracking of the SCHWIND ATOS compensates for movements and rotations of the eye in real time. Should the vacuum be lost, the laser stops immediately; the treatment is then continued calmly or scheduled for another day.

“Could I go blind?”

The laser works exclusively inside the cornea, a few tenths of a millimetre deep. The retina and optic nerve are not touched. The real, very rare risk is an infection. Against that stand the access of just 2 mm, a sterile theatre, antibiotic drops and the check the next day, at which we see any problem early.

“What if the result isn’t right?”

A slight under- or overcorrection is rare, because we only treat stable prescriptions and measure the cornea individually. If it does happen, re-treatment within 12 months is included in the fixed price and is performed gently on the corneal surface. We do not guarantee a medical result, but we stand behind it.

“Does it last forever?”

The correction of your short- or long-sightedness is permanent; the cornea does not grow back. What remains is the normal ageing of the eye: from about 45, presbyopia sets in, regardless of the treatment. There are solutions for that later too, such as PresbyMAX or a lens exchange.

“I can’t bring myself to decide.”

You don’t have to today. The first step is a preliminary examination with the chief surgeon, without obligation. Only the measurements show whether SmartSight Nova is the right method for you at all. After that you have as much time to think as you need. Nobody is pushed into an appointment here.

We answer further questions in the FAQ below or in person at the suitability check.

SmartSight vs. SmartSight Nova: The direct comparison

Comparison: SmartSight (Standard) · SmartSight Nova · The effect for you
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.

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.

What patients say

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 from 244 Google reviewsAll reviews on Google →Patient stories with video →

“I am very happy that I made this decision. One year after the operation everything is in perfect order. Getting up in the morning and no longer needing glasses is a completely different feeling.”

“From the very first moment I felt in the best hands with Dr. Derhartunian. The whole team is incredibly friendly, well organised and really takes time for every patient.”

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What comes next?

SmartSight Nova is the premium level of SmartSight. For comparison and the next step:

SmartSight (no flap) →Laser eye surgery in Vienna: all methods →Femto-LASIK →Trans-PRK (no contact) →The process in four steps →Costs and fixed prices →Suitability test (2 minutes) →

4,9 von 5 – über 240 Google-Bewertungen für EyeLaser Wien & Linz