👀List of Ophthalmology Clinics Certified by the Korean Government
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[Blog] Why get LASIK in Korea?
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[Spot] Gangnam Bright Eye Clinic (Korea's largest ophthalmology/vision correction hospital)
[Spot] Free Eye Drops 🎉B&VIIT Ophthalmology (30 Years Established/AI Examination)
[Spot] EYEREUM Eye Clinic (Korea's first Smile Pro procedure hospital)
[Spot] 200,000 KRW Discount🎉S&B Eye Clinic (Korean Celebrities' Top Choice for LASIK)
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Whether There Are Aftereffects Depends Entirely on Individual Constitution
Many people think that after getting laser eye surgery for nearsightedness, there will definitely be side effects, and that hospitals intentionally don't mention them because they just want to make money.
But actually, no matter which doctor you ask, they will clearly explain that 'a possible side effect after surgery is dry eye'; in addition, the occurrence of dry eye is not 100%, and it is closely related to individual constitution, corneal thickness, and tear secretion condition.
If your cornea is originally too thin or you already have dry eye symptoms even without wearing contact lenses, it means your eyes are naturally dry and you may not be suitable for LASIK. Ethical doctors will clearly inform you and will not let you undergo the procedure.
In the clinics listed by the editor, such as Mingmu Eye Clinic, B&VIIT Eye Clinic, and Good Eyes Eye Clinic, a super detailed preoperative examination will be performed, checking everything from corneal thickness, tear secretion, eye pressure, and pupil size to retinal condition, all one by one.
These examinations are not just a formality; they are to ensure that you are truly suitable for laser vision correction. If you do not meet any of the requirements, the doctor will directly suggest you undergo ICL lens implantation or refuse to perform the surgery for you.
This kind of strict control is the real way to protect you, because not everyone is suitable for laser treatment, and doctors won’t force you to do it just to make money. This is especially evident in Korea, because they are even more afraid of damaging their own reputation if something goes wrong.
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So, rather than worrying about dry eyes after surgery, it's better to ask yourself: 'Did I have a thorough preoperative evaluation?' 'Did the hospital I chose carefully examine me?' As long as the precautions are in place, those who are suitable for the surgery usually recover smoothly.
[Blog] Comparison Before and After LASIK in Korea / Recovery Process
If you're afraid of surgery failure, choose a good ophthalmology clinic
Many people often ask friends who have had laser eye surgery for nearsightedness in Taiwan or those who have had it done in Korea, 'Is the surgery really safe?'
There is only one answer: if you're afraid of failure, choose a truly good ophthalmology clinic. Whether or not you fail has nothing to do with whether you have the procedure done in Taiwan or South Korea. Everything depends on the doctor's experience and thorough pre-operative examinations to better ensure the surgery's success rate, so take your time selecting and evaluating to make sure you won't go wrong.
Is Korean technology really better than Taiwan's?
Mingmu Eye Clinic certified by ZEISS with 100,000 accident-free cases
Although ophthalmology in Taiwan is good, in terms of data, the development of ophthalmology in Korea started decades earlier than in Taiwan.
Taking Jiangnan Mingmu Ophthalmology as an example: as early as 2009, Mingmu Ophthalmology was the first medical institution in Asia to introduce the German Zeiss Visumax. Recently, they have further expanded their surgical center, fully upgrading their equipment to include the latest Zeiss Visumax 800 (commonly referred to as Smile Pro 2.0 in Taiwan).
Not only Mingmu Ophthalmology, but B&VIIT Ophthalmology has also received the German ZEISS certification for 100,000 SMILE procedures with zero accidents. No hospital in Taiwan has obtained this certification so far. The solid data is right here, and to serve as the director of an ophthalmology clinic, one must also meet ZEISS's requirement for accident-free procedures.
B&VIIT Ophthalmology
Therefore, some people might say that you should be careful about letting hospitals in Korea practice on you when getting LASIK, but I can only say... the chances of doctors practicing in Taiwan are actually higher.
There are definitely good ophthalmology clinics in Taiwan, but the guaranteed data and experience in Korea are better than in Taiwan; Korean ophthalmology hospitals not only have new equipment and good technology, but most importantly, their examination procedures are extremely rigorous. Every patient undergoes a complete set of examinations, and the doctor will give the most suitable advice based on your condition.
EYEREUM Eye Clinic Chief Director Kang Sungyong
Moreover, Korean hospitals place great importance on reputation and would never take on surgeries recklessly just for profit. This is also why many people choose to have LASIK surgery in Korea, and the satisfaction rate after the procedure is very high.
Is there a chance for sequelae to fully recover?
Back to the first point: Side effects may occur, and there is also a possibility of recovery.
As for the factors causing side effects, in addition to individual physical condition (such as tear secretion and corneal thickness), the doctor’s skill is also crucial: therefore, choosing a hospital with high professionalism, high satisfaction, and extensive experience is key. If we’re talking about experience, Korean ophthalmology definitely has more experience than Taiwanese ophthalmology.
But even if there are aftereffects of dry eye, as long as you use more artificial tears, there is a possibility of recovery.
For example, in my own case, the pre-surgery examination showed normal dry eye symptoms. Although I had some dry eye symptoms after the surgery, they returned to normal within three months after using artificial tears.
[Blog] Why do Korean celebrities all get laser vision correction?
👀List of Ophthalmology Clinics Certified by the South Korean Government
- Click the link below to check real reviews of the practitioner and surgery prices
[Spot] Gangnam Bright Eye Clinic (Korea's largest eye clinic/vision correction hospital)
[Spot] Free Eye Drops🎉B&VIIT Ophthalmology (30-Year Established/AI Examination)
[Spot] EYEREUM Eye Clinic (Korea's first Smile Pro procedure hospital)
[Spot] ₩200,000 Off🎉S&B Eye Clinic (Korean Stars’ Top Choice for LASIK)
[Spot] Free Haifu Ultrasound🎉Gangnam Good Eyes Ophthalmology (Affordable Smile All-Femtosecond)
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[Blog] Why get LASIK in Korea?
The above are the main concerns everyone has about getting laser vision correction in Korea. Did this help clear up your questions? If you have any issues, feel free to leave a comment below or check the links above for more real reviews and experiences with Korean ophthalmology clinics.
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