A Smile LASIK review from someone with 0.1 vision
As someone so terrified that I need somebody to hold my hand even when getting my ears pierced, I made a huge decision and booked the surgery. I went with my younger sibling as my guardian, and on the day of surgery I made a huge fuss…
LASEK review
Because it involved my eyes, I was scared, so I researched the clinic thoroughly before deciding. From the examination process to the machines, everything really was different. It felt like a factory and was packed with people, but I still
Six-month review of Today LASEK
I had LASEK at a famous eye clinic through an acquaintance’s referral! The pain was truly as severe as the name suggests—I felt like I was dying for two days—and after that it was fine. I could barely sleep for those two days because it…
Six-year SMILE LASIK review
When I had it done, it was in a different building, but I heard they moved to a new building a few years ago because business was good. I had it done by Dr. Lee Seong-jun, who took quite attentive care of me after surgery. There were…
SMILE LASIK review
It has been about a year since I had SMILE LASIK. Maybe because I am in my 30s, recovery took a very long time. Immediately after surgery, my dry eye was severe, so my vision did not improve quickly at first and stayed around 0.6–0.8…
A very old SMILE LASIK review
It has been more than eight years, I think, but anyway I had surgery with Dr. Jeong Yeong-taek at the time. SMILE LASIK was not common then, and I chose him because I heard he performed corneal transplants. I am currently living very…
Six years after LASIK, I wear glasses ^^
Still, I have no regrets. My corneas are thick enough that I could do it once more. Even if I went back, I think I would do it again. I didn’t want to spend all of my twenties wearing glasses I didn’t want. The money, effort, and time…
LASIK Surgery Review
I was very nervous because it was my first surgery in life, but honestly, there was no need to be that nervous. I had consultations at several hospitals in Gangnam, but I chose this one because they seemed conscientious. They said genetic…
Review of lens implantation surgery
After deliberating for over five years, I underwent lens implantation surgery. At first, I really struggled to adjust to life without glasses, but now I feel so comfortable that I wonder, “How did I wear glasses back then..?” It truly felt
Implantable contact lenses
My eyes were dry from wearing contacts every day, and when I wore glasses my eyes looked tiny, which was very stressful. I finally took the plunge and had surgery! The examination alone took over two hours; after precisely measuring my…
ICL Lens Implantation Review
It was a completely painless surgery.. Even after doing everything involved, it felt like it was over within 10 minutes. For a few weeks I was still conscious of it and kept being careful, but after that there was no irritating sensation…
Five years after LASEK
About five years ago, I had surgery at an ophthalmology clinic in Seoul. Since the surgery, I have to use artificial tears at least once a day, but I do not regret having the surgery. I used to worry about what I would do if my eyesight…
I had LASIK
I wanted to get away from glasses and contact lenses, so I finally had LASIK. My eyes feel like they’re on fire aaah. If I endure and get through this pain, I’ll be able to see the world without glasses, right? This is my first-hand…
SMILE LASIK at Seoul Dabom Eye Clinic in Cheongju
I had SMILE LASIK at Seoul Dabom Eye Clinic in Cheongju five years ago. It seems to have closed now. My prescription was about -4 with glasses, and I currently maintain 1.2–1.5 vision. As for side effects, my eyes sting badly and focusing…
Uijeongbu LASEK vision correction: 3 years 7 months review
As soon as I turned 20, I had LASEK plus corneal strengthening at the hospital in Uijeongbu that was said to be the most famous for vision correction. I had planned to go to Gangnam, but two acquaintances had surgery here and did well, so…
Review of SMILE LASIK at [Clinic A] Eye Clinic
I had SMILE LASIK at [Clinic A] Eye Clinic four years ago. I had severe myopia, but they said surgery was possible because there were no problems with my corneas or anything else. The chief director cost 300,000 won more, and because the…
Smile LASIK
I was honestly a little scared on the day of surgery, but the actual procedure finished very quickly, taking about 10–15 minutes including the laser treatment and waiting. Thanks to the anesthetic eye drops, the procedure itself did not…
LASEK surgery review, 10 years later!
I had LASEK surgery in my early to mid-20s. They said my corneas could still undergo surgery twice, so I thought, “Oh, thank you,” and went ahead. Back then, after LASEK, people were supposed to keep their eyes closed for two or three…
I highly recommend LASIK surface surgery
I really recommend it to anyone considering LASEK. Before surgery, I worried a lot about pain or side effects, but now I am so satisfied that I wonder why I didn't do it sooner. I don't have to look for my glasses or contact lenses first…
Vision correction in Bundang
I had LASEK at [Clinic A]. My vision was very poor, so SMILE LASIK was not possible and I had LASEK instead. It was around 2020, and I have been doing well without any vision problems since then. My eyes are occasionally dry, but I think…
12-year review of SMILE LASIK at Gangnam Station
I had SMILE LASIK at an ophthalmology clinic near Gangnam Station in 2014. Since vision is difficult to restore once lost, I researched extensively online and in person. SMILE LASIK was uncommon more than ten years ago, so I thought…
5–6-year review after implantable contact lens surgery, including complications
I’m keeping the hospital anonymous because it seems the surgeon who operated on me is no longer there. I had thin corneas and some astigmatism, though it was not extremely severe; my vision was around -8 by contact-lens correction. I was…
Review After 4–5 Years of Implantable Contact Lens Surgery
I had implantable contact lens surgery in January 2022, and it has already been almost 4–5 years. I had deliberated throughout university, then decided after my eyes started rejecting contact lenses. My corrected vision with contact lenses
Smile LASIK in Bundang
I had SMILE LASIK at a large hospital near Migeum around November 2023. My eyesight was uneven, around 0.1 and 0.5, but even now, three years later, both eyes remain at 1.0. Since it was a large hospital, there was some waiting during…
Kaian Eye Clinic and SMILE Pro LASIK Review
My myopia was -3.00D and my astigmatism was about -2.00D. The corneal thickness in both eyes was over 560, so I think it was on the thicker side. Because I had some astigmatism, I underwent SMILE Pro LASIK with corneal cross-linking…
One-year review after toric lens implantation
It has already been a year since my toric lens implantation. Until about the first two months, I had dryness, glare, and fairly severe halo symptoms, but after that period passed, I gradually stopped noticing those inconveniences. Now I…
One-year review of Today LASEK
I had Today LASEK a year ago after paying 2.2 million won through a medical review platform. It hurt for about two or three days, and afterward I could see well. I have had no problems so far, although I think dry eye still remains. The…
Today LASEK review
It’s been about three years since I had Today LASEK, which is said to recover in two days. I was scared of the surgery, but it ended quickly. When I got home and the anesthesia gradually wore off, it hurt terribly—like a shard of glass…
One year since ICL surgery
My eyesight was so poor that I had no other alternatives, so I chose lens implantation. I still have no major discomfort and it’s so convenient... It feels like my quality of life has changed. I haven’t had the side effect of glare…
15-year LASIK review
I had LASIK in 2011. At first after surgery, my vision reached 1.2 and 1.0, so I took off my glasses and entered a whole new world. I had a little light scatter at night and dry eyes, but compared with the new world of not wearing glasses,
Gangnam Haneul Eye Clinic LASIK review
They did about 10 types of tests, a huge number, as soon as I went in. I had worn contact lenses for a long time, so my corneas were thin and I was told I could not have SMILE LASIK or anything similar, so I proceeded with LASEK. The…
Implantable contact lens surgery
I underwent implantable contact lens surgery. I originally had nearsightedness and severe astigmatism. LASIK was possible, but since a large amount of cornea would have needed to be removed, I decided on implantable contact lenses. I could
Review 10 years after LASEK
I am writing a review 10 years after having LASEK at [Clinic A] Eye Clinic in Gangnam. My astigmatism was more severe than my myopia. The LASEK price was reasonable, but I paid several hundred thousand won extra for Sirius astigmatism…
[Clinic A] ophthalmology
I had SMILE laser vision correction at [Clinic A] ophthalmology after it was recommended by an acquaintance. I do not remember the price, but I think it was reasonable haha. My vision has been fine and good so far. And it is over…
Busan SMILE laser vision correction review
Dr. A at [Clinic A] next to Lotte Department Store in Seomyeon is the best. It used to be in the Lotte Department Store/Lotte Hotel building until a few years ago, then moved to the building next door. It seems like the entire building…
SMILE eye surgery review
I had SMILE eye surgery with Dr. Kim at Yonsei Plus Ophthalmology in Bundang two years ago, and I am very satisfied. Before surgery, I had tests for intraocular pressure, refraction, corneal thickness, glare/halos, corneal shape, and…
Review of LASEK by Dr. Kim Hee-sun at B&Bit Eye Clinic
Clinic: B&Bit Eye Clinic in Gangnam Surgery date: Around August 2012 Doctor: Dr. Kim Hee-sun Vision before correction: Approximately 0.5, 0.5 Vision after correction: 1.0, 1.0 to 1.2, 1.2 It has been about 14 years since my surgery in…
I regret not getting LASIK sooner
Since my LASIK surgery, I have been amazed every day by a world that is brighter than I expected. I had a slight stinging sensation and foreign-body sensation on the day of surgery, but the next day, I was moved when I opened my eyes and…
I got SMILE LASIK
I had SMILE LASIK in my early twenties. I originally had high myopia and severe astigmatism, so the first clinic I visited recommended implantable lenses. I visited a few more places and had it done at one that said SMILE LASIK was…
Bright Eye Clinic in Apgujeong: LASEK review
The pre-LASEK examination told me which of LASEK, LASIK, and SMILE would be possible. I had moderate-to-high myopia and average corneal thickness, so they said LASEK was possible; since I also already had dry eye, I chose LASEK. With an…
SMILE LASIK review
A nurse friend who is a scaredy-cat (a nurse at a different hospital, not this one) strongly recommended it, so I trusted the clinic she recommended and had surgery there. I am really satisfied. The doctor was very calm and kind, and all…
I saw an Instagram ad, impulsively paid and booked LASEK the same day—my current status
My vision was not originally that poor: 0.7–0.8 and 0.4 (with severe astigmatism). Because of the severe astigmatism, I could not clearly see the faces of people at the traffic light across the street. Even when I tried prescription…
LASEK
Definitely get LASEK... I had LASEK instead of LASIK because my corneas were thin, and it really, really hurts, you know? T_T But if you just endure for about three days, your world changes... I do have some dryness, though. It may be…
Extremely Satisfied with LASEK
My vision used to be around -6, and I am completely satisfied with my LASEK!! My eyes hurt so much during the first week after LASEK that I could not get out of bed, but it has been about four years now and I have not had any side effects…
LASEK
I developed dry eye, glare, and floaters T_T, but I am satisfied that I can live without glasses... There was pain for one day, and after that I was completely fine. I wore sunglasses for about three months. I also used eye drops…
Review after about 10 years of implantable contact lens surgery
This is a review of implantable contact lens surgery that I suddenly thought of while at a regular checkup. My older sister had it first and strongly recommended it because she liked it so much, so I had it too. I went and got it done on a
Daejeon SMILE LASIK Review
I received SMILE LASIK from the head doctor after learning about the clinic through an acquaintance’s referral. I found out afterward that three people I know had also had it done here, which reassured me. I am completely satisfied with…
Current status 14 years after LASIK surgery (2012)
Fourteen years ago (in 2012), I underwent LASIK at GS Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, for 1.9 million won after receiving a discount for coming with a friend. At the time, my uncorrected visual acuity was below 0.1, and my corrected visual…
I Got SMILE Eye Surgery
My friend had SMILE eye surgery here and it seemed good, so I went for an eye examination. I could tell they were very attentive, so I had SMILE eye surgery too lol. I have found the light T_T I can see things far away clearly without…
Incheon SMILE eye surgery review
I had only heard that there were two well-known SMILE eye surgery clinics in Incheon, but the inconvenience of glasses became too much, so I went ahead with it. I think they told me not to wear contact lenses for more than two weeks…
Review: Vision maintained for over 3 years after high-volume LASEK
It has been well over three years since I had LASEK at [Clinic A] near Nonhyeon Station—so long that I honestly do not remember exactly when. My vision has remained stable without any major deterioration. I will focus on what I was most…
Review of implantable contact lens surgery
I had it done in Seomyeon, Busan. I had severe astigmatism and myopia, and among them the astigmatism that is difficult to correct was especially severe. It was so severe that I was told I might still need to wear glasses even after…
SMILE Pro review
There was a huge variety of vision-testing machines, and one optometrist stayed with me throughout the examinations and consultations. Before surgery, my prescription was about -3.25 in both eyes, and my pupils were 8.1 mm, which is fairly
SMILE eye surgery recommendation
I had SMILE eye surgery at Gangnam GS Eye Clinic five years ago. I liked that the preoperative examination and surgery were completed all at once on the day of my appointment, so I did not need to set aside separate time. I am satisfied…
SMILE LASIK Review
I chose the clinic because it was affiliated with the university I attended. After various tests, they first explained which procedures, such as LASIK and LASEK, were possible. It was a high-volume clinic, but everyone was kind! However, I
True 3-month review after choosing Atos because of eye blinking
Even putting in contact lenses is hard for me, so every time I put them in, I usually struggle with them for 20 to 30 minutes.. Because of that level of eye blinking and eye movement from even a small touch, VisuMax depends on the…
First canthoplasty surgery (outer and lower canthoplasty)
I had not had eye surgery before, and my eyes were a decent size, but at some point I started feeling like the line under my eyes was gradually lifting. So I had both outer canthoplasty and lower canthoplasty at the same time. They said…
Review of Smile LASIK
It has been about 7 months since I had Smile LASIK, and to start with the conclusion, I am satisfied lol. Before the surgery, I searched for reviews a lot and got scared for no reason, worrying whether it would hurt or whether I would not…
Smart LASIK review
I had LASIK surgery done with a machine, and at first I thought it would be scary, but I just kept my eyes open for about 10 minutes and it was over. Honestly, the sound of the machine was exactly like the sound at the dentist, so it was a
LASIK Review
I thought it would be simple, but the surgery process was harder than I expected. I could feel sensation in my eyes, tears kept coming, and they kept telling me to keep looking at the light, which was so hard that my eyeballs kept turning…
Smile LASIK / LASEK review
I have a lot to say,,,,! But if I only say one thing, the doctor who performs the surgery and the doctor who consults you must be the same person!!!!!! And even if you go on a recommendation from someone you know, you still need to…
Smile LASIK Review
It has been about 4 years since I had Smile LASIK, and my vision has not gotten worse at all so far. The only side effects are dry eyes, increased fatigue, and trouble focusing if I look at my phone for a long time. It was a completely…
Review of Lens Implant Vision Correction Surgery
First of all, I was a person with very poor eyesight, with high myopia and high astigmatism... My vision was around minus 7 diopters, so I was someone who could not manage daily life without glasses. After having surgery here, my vision…
Smile Pro LASIK review
My eyesight was around -2 to -3, so I had been wearing clear contact lenses for over 4 years. Since I work and all, I thought it would be annoying to keep putting lenses in and taking them out, so I decided to get LASIK. At first I thought
Today Lasik review
It has been 1 year and 7 months since the surgery! I had Today LASEK, and the total cost, including medication, was about 2 million won..? (They gave me a 100,000 won discount because I booked the surgery on the day of the consultation) I…
Smile Lasik Review
I was someone who wore about -5 contact lenses, and my current vision is 1.0. Of course I am satisfied, and it is so convenient. During the surgery, I could feel the sensation of them touching my eyes, but of course it did not hurt at all,
LASIK review
It is almost been two months since my LASIK. I had custom LASIK, and living without glasses is convenient haha. There seems to be some light scattering, but it is almost none. Still, maybe because I only had surgeries where they gave me…
LASIK surgery
It's been about 4 years since I had LASIK. I had the exam and did not wear contacts for about 2 weeks before surgery. I had worn contacts for quite a long time, so I was worried my corneas might be in bad shape, but thankfully they said my
Smile LASIK
I had Smile LASIK, and my vision came back in just one day. At first there was a bit of eye stinging and glare at night, but after about a month it gets better. It feels like a new life, and now I do not wear contacts or glasses, so it is…
3-Year Review of Lens Implant
Hello~ I'm here to share my 3-year review of lens implantation. I chose a factory-style hospital. For other procedures, I usually prefer one-on-one care, but for eyes, I thought experience from doing a lot of procedures in a factory-style…
SMILE LASIK review
Honestly, when choosing the hospital, I had no particular criteria. I just went to the hospital where my acquaintance had theirs done. There doesn't seem to be much of a discount for acquaintances and such. Honestly, even without knowing…
Vision-correction lens implant
My corneas are too thin for LASIK or LASEK, so I had a lens implant, and I’m very satisfied. It’s been 10 years, and I’ve been doing well without vision regression or dry eye. I had it done at a university hospital, and I remember the…
SMILE LASIK review
I had surgery right away at 02:30 Eye Clinic. I had the surgery in early June that same day, and after the consultation I got tested right away. They did about 10 tests quickly, and since my eyes were suitable for surgery, I had SMILE low…
Two-year review of lens implantation surgery
My prescription was over 1000, so I was thinking about LASEK, but I really liked wearing contact lenses, so while I was looking into lens implantation, I ended up getting it done at ㄷㅌㅇㅇㅆㅇ!!! I’m so satisfied. Even though I have a bit of…
2-year review of Smile LASIK
2-year review of Smile LASIK The writer is in their 20s and has been a low-vision person wearing glasses since first grade. Before LASIK, my uncorrected vision was about 0.5/0.3, and with contacts or glasses it was about 0.8/0.9. First of…
Wait.. lol 22 years after LASIK;;;
I’m someone who had LASIK in 2004..;; Now that I’m in my 40s, I came here to get information about lower blepharoplasty, and since I had no points, I’m writing this post with all I’ve got just to read reviews Right after surgery I was…
LASIK review
I had poor vision since elementary school, so I got Dream Lens fitted at an eye clinic, and I even got LASIK at the clinic I had been going to since then. I was treated by the chief director, and he has been consistently attentive since…
LASIK-After-LASEK Review After 6 Years
Vision-correction surgery absolutely calls for a friend discount! Smile LASEK was expensive, so I went through a friend and to a factory-style clinic. Corneal strengthening wasn't necessary, so I got it done a bit cheaper than most people.
4.5-Year Review of SMILE LASIK
I wore glasses from the lower grades of elementary school, and from 1st or 2nd year of middle school, I wore circle lenses for 10 years. Long-term circle lens use seemed to have made my dry eye worse, and I was also tired of getting used…
Vision
It has been a little while since I had lens implantation surgery, and I’m really satisfied now. Before the surgery, I was very worried about whether there might be side effects and how long recovery would take. After getting checked at…
Lens implantation
It has been a little while since I had lens implantation surgery, and I’m really satisfied now. Before the surgery, I was very worried about whether there might be side effects and how long recovery would take. After getting checked at…
Lens implant surgery review
I had lens implant surgery at ㅇㅇㅅㅇ. My vision was really, really bad at -13 and -11, but LASIK or LASEK had their limits, so I decided on lens implant surgery. The consultation was extremely kind, and above all, the doctor explained things
6-month review of Smile LASIK in Daegu
I had Smile LASIK this January, and it’s already been about 6 months. To start with the conclusion, my quality of life has changed so much that I even wondered why I didn’t do it sooner! Smile LASIK is honestly a procedure with almost no…
I had LASIK before
I had SMILE LASIK, and at the time I think I got the 270 one for 240 or so with a friend discount? Since it wasn't my own money but my dad's, I don't really know.They told me to keep looking at the green dot or something, and it felt like…
8-year LASIK review with zero pain (-6.5 -> 1.0)
Eight years ago, the owner of a cafe near my university recommended it to me, so I saved up my part-time job money and got it done. According to the owner, they had had it done about 20 years earlier, it wasn’t painful, and even up to that
It’s been 10 years since my lens implant surgery and I’m doing so well.
I had lens implant surgery, and the aftercare was also good. The director who performed my surgery is not there anymore now, but another doctor took over and I’ve been getting good follow-up care. I’m so satisfied that if I were born…
Current vision 8 years after LASIK
8th year after LASEK Right after the surgery, my vision was 1.0 / 1.0. I don't know why, but compared to the friend who had surgery with me, my vision did not come out as well. I think theirs was 1.2 / 1.2... Anyway, it has been 8 years…
Side Effects After SMILE Lasik
1. When reading, my focus is off and I feel dizzy. 2. My eye function has declined. My eyes are so different from before surgery. 3. Night vision has worsened. The reduced contrast sensitivity means I can’t distinguish objects. It’s much…
3 Years After SMILE Lasik
Before LASIK my vision was 0.2 and 0.1, and after LASIK it was 1.2 and 1.0. Up until the 1-year mark I had light glare and dry eyes, and the dryness was very severe. From the 2-year mark onward, the light glare disappeared completely, but…
Worry is a luxury! I found my light!
I lived for 20 years with glasses that had been compressed three times plus circle lenses. I couldn’t even enjoy water activities properly once. After going to a pool or the beach, I would get eye infections basically every time, probably…
SMILE LASIK
My eyesight was bad, and I wore contacts until my mid-20s, but it got too annoying and my eyes became too dry, so I got SMILE LASIK. I did it after hearing people around me who had LASIK or LASEK say it was like a whole new world, and it…
How satisfied are you with under-correction after LASIK...?
It’s been almost 3 years since I had the procedure because I thought LASIK would be good, and because it was under-corrected, my eyes feel blurry.The counselor kept steering me toward under-correction, maybe because I was worried about…
I had LASIK at E-X Eye Clinic in Gangnam 5 years ago
My vision is still 1.2, and in the beginning I used artificial tears for about 3 years, mainly in spring and winter. I have pollen allergies, so I used artificial tears during certain seasonal changes, and I only have a very slight amount…
A Year and a Half Since Lasik-Lasek
It’s been a year and a half since I had LASEK.... Maybe because my corneas were thick, I didn’t have any halo or dry-eye issues at all. I only used one bottle out of the three bottles of artificial tears I bought, haha. Recovery took that…
1 Year After LASIK Review
I had a difference in vision between both eyes, and my left eye is my dominant eye. What I can see changes from day to day depending on whether it’s cloudy or sunny, and the small text on my monitor still looks smeared, but if I squeeze my
7-Year Review After LASEK
Hello, this is my review up to now after having LASEK surgery at the end of 2018. I had the surgery during my last vacation before discharge. I’m not sure if this is the correct way to say it, but when I bought my lenses, my vision was…
5-Year LASEK Review
It’s been about 5 years since my LASEK, and overall I’ve been satisfied so far. Before surgery, I wore contact lenses for a long time and it was uncomfortable, and I could feel that my eyes were getting worse. Now it’s so convenient that I
Review of Smile Pro for astigmatism
A review of Smile Pro after having it for about 2 years! I had severe astigmatism, thin corneas, and wore contact lenses a lot, so they said there had been a lot of damage? and recommended Smile Pro, so I had it done. Even after receiving…
LASEK for extremely high myopia and astigmatism at Seoul Yonsei Eye Clinic
I had my surgery around mid-January last year. I originally had extremely high myopia plus astigmatism, so I was afraid another place might say I couldn't have surgery, so from the start I looked for a hospital that does a lot of surgery…
I had LASEK right after turning 20, about 6 years ago
I had LASEK right after turning 20, about 6 years ago. I had it done at a large building that only had eye clinics in it, and it definitely seemed professional. I used to wear contacts and glasses every day, which was so stressful T_T…
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