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Looking for silk / smile (flapless laser eye surgery) in Mumbai? Dr Mickey's Eye Care Centre provides silk / smile (flapless laser eye surgery) across three central Mumbai clinics — Off-BKC / Kurla West, Kalina / Santacruz East, and Bandra West. Dr Mickey Dhamejani personally consults at all three locations and performs surgical cases himself.
SILK / SMILE (Flapless Laser Eye Surgery) at Dr Mickey's Eye Care Centre is built around three principles — accurate diagnosis, honest counselling about whether the procedure is right for you, and continuity of care from consultation through follow-up. Dr Mickey holds MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), FICO (London) and MRCS (Edinburgh), and has performed more than 4,000 eye surgeries.
Why Mumbai patients choose us for silk / smile (flapless laser eye surgery)
- 01Three Mumbai clinics — pick the one closest to home or office. Continuity of care is preserved across all three.
What Is SILK / SMILE (Flapless Laser Eye Surgery)?
Instead of creating a flap, a femtosecond laser carves a tiny disc of corneal tissue (a lenticule) entirely within the cornea. This lenticule is then removed through a small 2–4 mm keyhole incision. No flap, no blade — just a single laser step and a minimal opening that heals quickly and cleanly.
Who Is It For?
This procedure is generally suited to patients meeting the following criteria:
- Myopia up to –10 D and astigmatism up to 5 D
- Patients with mild-to-moderate dry eye who may not tolerate LASIK well
- Athletes, martial artists, or those at risk of eye trauma
- Those who prefer a bladeless, flapless approach
What Happens During the Procedure?
Each step is performed with precision and patient comfort in mind.
- Step 1: Femtosecond laser creates the lenticule and a small incision (no separate flap step)
- Step 2: Dr. Mickey gently separates and extracts the lenticule through the keyhole
- Step 3: Incision self-seals — no sutures needed
- Step 4: Protective drops applied; eye shield worn overnight
Recovery & What to Expect
Vision is typically functional the next day, though it may take 1–2 weeks to reach peak clarity (slightly longer than LASIK). Dry eye symptoms are significantly less common. Most patients return to desk work within 2–3 days and sports within 4 weeks.
Benefits
Patients choosing this procedure typically experience the following benefits:
- No flap — eliminates flap-related complications entirely
- Better corneal biomechanical stability post-surgery
- Significantly less dry eye compared to LASIK
- Ideal for physically active patients
Visit us for silk / smile (flapless laser eye surgery) near Mumbai
Dr Mickey's Eye Care Centre – Off-BKC / Kurla
1st Floor, 102, Trellis, opp. Asha Petrol Pump, LBS Marg, Kurla West, Off BKC, Mumbai 400070
Convenient for patients from
The Off-BKC / Kurla centre serves silk / smile (flapless laser eye surgery) patients across Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), LBS Marg, Kurla West, Kalina Market, Santacruz East, Linking Road, Bandra West, Phoenix Marketcity Kurla, Mumbai University Kalina Campus, and surrounding areas of Mumbai. Typical PIN-code coverage: 400070, 400029, 400050, 400055, 400052.
- Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC)
- LBS Marg, Kurla West
- Kalina Market, Santacruz East
- Linking Road, Bandra West
- Phoenix Marketcity Kurla
- Mumbai University Kalina Campus
- Tim Hortons (Bandra West)
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This page is informational only and is not a substitute for medical consultation. Eligibility, outcomes, and risks of any clinical procedure depend on an in-person assessment.