SmartSight Laser Eye Surgery in Italian Eye Hospital

SmartSight laser eye surgery at the Italian Eye Hospital in Prishtina, Kosovo, provides advanced vision correction using touch-less laser technology. The procedure typically runs around $1,100 for options like SMILE Pro, FemtoLASIK, or TransPRK, while the standard PRK option costs around $900. A primary advantage of the clinic is the use of the SCHWIND AMARIS 500E system with SmartSurfACE technology, which performs the surgery without blades or flaps.

Laser Treatment Options

The clinic offers four distinct laser methods tailored to each patient's eye profile. The SmartSight TransPRK uses SmartSurfACE technology, which is a completely touch-less procedure. It uses a SCHWIND AMARIS laser with 5D eye tracking to follow eye movements in five dimensions. This method removes the risk of flap complications and helps patients recover faster than traditional surface treatments.

For those needing other methods, SMILE Pro is available using the Zeiss VisuMax 500 laser. This flapless, minimally invasive technique uses a small incision to correct vision. FemtoLASIK is another option that uses a femtosecond laser instead of a blade to create a thin flap. The clinic also provides standard PRK, which is often a suitable choice for patients with thin corneas. Clinical data shows that 94% to 100% of patients with low to moderate myopia achieve full vision or better after these treatments.

Specialist Surgeons

Refractive surgery is performed by a team of experienced ophthalmologists. Prof. Ass. Dr. Arsim Hajdari leads the clinical team with over 10 years of experience. He pioneered the first TransPRK procedure in Kosovo and has performed 4,000+ successful cases. Prof. Ass. Dr. Hajdari is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Agon Rrusta is a refractive surgeon with over 10 years of experience who trained as a clinical fellow at Moorfields Eye Hospital. He has performed 1,000+ procedures and holds memberships in ASCRS and EURETINA. The surgical team also includes Dr. Bujar Rizvanolli, who has over 10 years of experience in both refractive and vitreoretinal surgery.

Clinic Standards and Technology

Italian Eye Hospital is affiliated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and treats 15,000 patients every year. It was the first facility in Kosovo to introduce the TransPRK SmartSurface system. The hospital uses German-made lasers, including the Alcon Wavelight Eye-Q and Zeiss VisuMax systems. These tools include Intelligent Thermal Effect Control to protect the cornea during the laser process. Every procedure begins with a detailed assessment using topography, OCT, and wavefront measurements to plan the surgery. You can leave a request on Bookimed to receive a personalized vision correction plan.