SMILE LASIK in Gangnam: Cost and Considerations

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Do you want to know the price and cost of SMILE LASIK in Gangnam?

People with poor eyesight often wear glasses or contact lenses to go about their daily lives. While these corrective tools can temporarily improve vision, eyesight reverts to its original state when they are not worn. Dependence on corrective tools can be strong, but prolonged use can be uncomfortable. Glasses can slip down due to their weight or leave marks on the face, and contact lenses can cause dryness or lead to conditions like conjunctivitis if hygiene is not properly maintained.

Corrective tools aren't always convenient. Many people are now considering vision correction surgery to reduce the discomfort caused by these tools. Vision correction surgery commonly refers to LASIK or LASEK. In the past, these two surgeries were mainly used, but with the advancement of medical technology, various surgical methods have emerged. In particular, SMILE LASIK in Gangnam, which improves upon the shortcomings of LASIK and LASEK, has emerged, providing a more comfortable daily life for many.

SMILE surgery doesn't correct vision by creating a flap like LASIK or removing the corneal epithelium like LASEK. Instead, this surgery uses a femtosecond laser to penetrate the cornea and create a lenticule, a small piece of tissue, corresponding to the amount of correction needed. The lenticule is then removed through a very small, 1-2mm incision in the cornea, thereby improving vision.

SMILE LASIK in Gangnam doesn't create a flap like LASIK, so it can be an option for those with thin corneas. More importantly, the amount of corneal incision required for flap creation is reduced by more than 1/10, reducing concerns about dry eye. Additionally, the small incision wound doesn't require separate sutures and heals quickly, resulting in almost no pain immediately after surgery. Most importantly, vision recovers the day after surgery, allowing a quick return to daily life. Therefore, many working professionals with limited time are planning surgery using weekends and holidays.

SMILE surgery boasts a wide range of vision correction, but it isn't a surgery that everyone can undergo. Even with a micro-incision, surgery may be difficult if the cornea is too thin. If the corneal thickness isn't sufficient, the cornea may weaken after surgery, leading to side effects such as protrusion. Generally, surgery may be restricted if the corneal thickness is below 480~500μm.

Surgery is also difficult if there are scars, inflammation, or infection on the cornea. If surgery is performed with such a history, recovery may be poor, or the risk of inflammation or infection may increase. In this case, a method that preserves the cornea without cutting it, such as an intraocular lens implant, may be a good choice.

Surgery is possible for those with nearsightedness or astigmatism, but it is difficult for those with farsightedness. SMILE surgery is structured to lower refractive power by cutting the center of the cornea, making it suitable for nearsightedness and astigmatism. However, in the case of farsightedness, the center of the cornea needs to be made convex, which is difficult to achieve with SMILE surgery technology. In other words, surgery is needed to increase refractive power according to the shape of the cornea, so other options need to be considered for those with farsightedness.

Many people considering SMILE surgery tend to focus on the cost of SMILE LASIK. While the price of SMILE LASIK is important, the clinical experience of the medical staff and a high understanding of the surgical equipment should be prioritized. SMILE surgery is performed with a laser, but the process of removing the lenticule involves the medical staff removing it directly by hand. This requires a high degree of concentration and skill, as it must be taken out through a small incision. If it isn't properly separated, the surgery time will be longer, and the risk of damage to the inside of the cornea increases. Also, if the lenticule remains partially, residual myopia or astigmatism may occur. If you try to forcibly separate it, the corneal stroma may be damaged, causing temporary turbidity or wrinkles. Therefore, it is advisable to visit a place with high technical skills.

The cost of SMILE LASIK is determined by fully considering various factors such as the skill of the medical staff and the patient's eye condition, so it is recommended to proceed with a consultation first. The average price of SMILE LASIK is around 2,000,000 to 3,000,000 KRW.

The surgical equipment must also be examined for SMILE surgery. This surgery uses a device called VisuMax 500. This device uses low energy and provides customized energy for each patient's different eye condition, reducing corneal damage and irritation. This can further shorten recovery, and the 500kHz high-speed laser irradiation can make the lenticule smoother, thereby improving the quality of vision. When fixing the eyeball, a fully automatic eye fixation method is used. This prevents the phenomenon of increased intraocular pressure with pressure according to the eye condition rather than excessive pressure, and the risk of side effects such as subconjunctival hemorrhage is low, making the surgery highly stable.

SMILE surgery is a next-generation vision correction surgery that has emerged to compensate for the shortcomings of existing methods. It is attracting attention from many modern people due to its wide correction range, less pain, and quick recovery. However, as mentioned earlier, since it is not a surgery that can be performed on everyone, a thorough examination must be performed first. The quality of vision can be further improved by accurately identifying your eye condition and conditions through examination and applying appropriate surgery accordingly. In some cases, surgery performed before SMILE surgery may be more suitable, so it is always a good idea to have a thorough consultation.

Even if SMILE surgery recovers quickly, continuous management must be performed for the time being so that the eyes can stabilize. Washing your face, showering, and light walks are possible from the next day, but you should be careful not to get a lot of water in your eyes, and it is best to protect your eyes by using sunscreen hats or glasses when going out. In particular, it is recommended to wear protective glasses as you may rub your eyes unconsciously while sleeping, and instilling the prescribed eye drops on time to reduce inflammation can also be of great help in recovery. You should refrain from visiting places with a high risk of infection, such as bathhouses and saunas, for the time being, and it is best to prohibit drinking and smoking, which interfere with eye recovery, for about a month.

The eyes are very sensitive and delicate body organs. Even small foreign substances can cause a large reaction, so continuous management is essential to prevent interference with recovery. And once vision is damaged, it is difficult to recover naturally, so it is very important to take care not to accumulate fatigue in the eyes. As it is a body part that is responsible for the quality of daily life, if you have been neglecting care, start managing it steadily from today to improve the quality of your vision.