As Ramadan approaches, many patients ask whether SMILE Pro and LASIK surgery break the fast. This concern is understandable because medical procedures are often associated with medications or fluids.

Medically, LASIK and SMILE Pro are refractive surgeries performed on the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The goal is to help patients achieve clear vision without glasses or contact lenses.

The procedure uses anesthetic eye drops that work locally on the eye surface. No substances enter the stomach or digestive system during the surgery. The entire process takes place on the surface of the eye.

From a medical perspective, fasting is invalidated only when substances enter the body through eating or drinking and provide nutritional value. LASIK and SMILE Pro do not meet these criteria, therefore they do not break the fast.

Many contemporary Islamic scholars agree that medical procedures not involving the digestive tract do not invalidate fasting. As a result, LASIK and SMILE Pro can generally be performed during Ramadan.

After surgery, patients usually use prescribed eye drops to support healing. Eye drops do not invalidate fasting because they do not significantly reach the digestive system.

Every patient has unique health conditions. If oral medication is required or the patient feels unwell, consultation with a doctor is recommended to determine whether fasting should continue.

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