Smart LASIK: Is It Right for You?
"Smart LASIK,
Who is it suitable for?"
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Many of you may be considering vision correction surgery due to discomfort with your eyesight.
However, in today's busy world, it's difficult to make a hasty decision about surgery.
▶ Office workers who need to consider their vacation time,
▶ Students who attend school all week,
▶ Soldiers who need to recover within their holiday period,
Most of you are likely in similar situations.
In these cases, you might consider Smart LASIK, which offers a faster recovery.
Of course, you'll need a period of stabilization on the day of the surgery, and aftercare is important, but these aspects shouldn't significantly disrupt your daily life.
Since each patient may have different corneal thickness, shape, and tear volume,
personalized treatment is necessary.
Choosing the most suitable procedure for you through sufficient consultation
is essential for achieving satisfactory results.
Our clinic is performing vision correction surgery that considers not only the condition of your eyes
but also the patient's lifestyle and environmental factors.
If you need to quickly return to your daily routine,
we recommend that you learn enough about Smart LASIK through this article
and then make your decision.
"Vision Correction Surgery Developed by Generation"
As medicine has advanced,
vision correction surgery has also been divided into several generations.
Because of this, you may feel confused when learning about vision correction surgery.
To make it easier to understand,
we will explain it by dividing it into five generations.
First, the 1st generation of vision correction surgery is
PRK, which corrects vision by completely removing the corneal epithelium
and then irradiating it with an excimer laser.
It is characterized by great discomfort
and a long recovery period of about 6 months.
The 2nd generation is LASEK, which complements the disadvantages of PRK.
It is a method of gently removing the epithelium using alcohol or a brush and then using a laser to correct it.
it is resistant to external impact, but
it can cause pain as the epithelium is removed.
Next, the 3rd generation is LASIK.
This method involves creating a corneal flap,
lifting the flap to the side, irradiating with a laser,
and then replacing the flap.
It is characterized by reduced discomfort and recovery time.
The 4th generation is SMILE LASIK.
This procedure involves removing only the amount of corneal stroma needed for correction
and then extracting it through a small incision.
The 5th generation, Today LASEK and Smart LASIK,
go through a similar process.
However, even if the process is similar, there are improvements across generations,
so many people are looking for 5th generation surgery these days.
Today, let's learn about Smart LASIK, one of the 5th generation vision correction surgeries.
"Smart LASIK,
What are the differences from other vision correction surgeries?"
You may be wondering why the names are different even though the procedures are similar,
and why the preference is different.
The difference between Smart LASIK and other vision correction surgeries
lies in the more sophisticated surgical equipment.
Our clinic uses Atos equipment equipped with a 7-dimensional eye tracker.
The eye tracking system of the Atos equipment
corrects even the slightest tremor of the pupil that is difficult to capture during surgery.
The phenomenon in which the astigmatism axis appears differently when standing and lying down
is called eye cyclotorsion.
In other words, the astigmatism axis is different when sitting for an examination
and when lying on the operating table.
Our equipment has eye cyclotorsion compensation technology
that can delicately compensate for these aspects,
allowing for more accurate correction of astigmatism.
The faster 4Mhz laser irradiation speed is also
one of the advantages of Smart LASIK.
The irradiation speed of the laser is an important factor
for safe surgery.
As the speed of the laser increases,
the time required is shortened
and corneal damage due to heat is minimized.
Because it uses a low heat energy of 75nJ compared to the irradiation speed,
it can cut the cornea more smoothly,
providing high visual quality.
"Precautions During Surgery"
Smart LASIK takes about 2 hours from reception to discharge.
When visiting our clinic on the day of surgery,
it is best to refrain from using perfumes, sprays, hair gels, etc.,
as they can affect the laser equipment, which is sensitive to odors.
Also, if you visit with makeup on,
you will have to wash your face again,
so it is more convenient to apply only basic products.
Wear comfortable clothes as you will be lying on the operating table,
and it is also a good idea to bring sunglasses or a hat to block UV rays afterwards.
Although it varies from patient to patient,
your vision may be blurry after surgery,
and you may feel discomfort due to corneal swelling.
In this case, using the prescribed eye drops will help.
"High Satisfaction with Thorough Aftercare"
Our clinic provides detailed information on aftercare from specialists
to daily life management.
After surgery, you should intentionally avoid actions that irritate your eyes, such as rubbing them.
It is best to postpone exercise, alcohol, smoking, and cosmetic procedures
for at least a week for good aftercare results.
As it is a sensitive area, there are many other things to manage.
If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact our clinic at any time.
Our clinic conducts approximately 50 tests divided into 15 stages
to provide personalized treatment.
Through tests, we check the overall condition of the cornea, such as corneal topography and thickness,
and determine whether it is in a condition suitable for surgery.
Afterwards, a specialist is assigned 1:1
to take full responsibility for treatment from examination to thorough aftercare.
This is a place where we can treat each patient with care
in a state where we understand them better.
If you are considering Smart LASIK, a 5th generation vision correction surgery,
we hope you will trust us and visit our clinic.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/oklasik3/223768561280
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