It has already been almost a month and a half since I had SMILE LASIK. I had the examination on the 12th floor of the building. I made a reservation through Naver and got examined right away when I arrived, and they said the first examination was free, so I had it without feeling burdened. Since it was free, I did not expect much, but they really examined me thoroughly using many different machines. After the exam, I had a consultation. They carefully explained my eye condition based on the test results, and explained in great detail the surgeries I could have, side effects, expected surgical results, precautions, and so on. They also answered my questions right away. That made me trust them more, so I decided to have surgery here. (My younger sibling had been to several clinics, but said SNU Eye Clinic was the kindest and examined things the most thoroughly.) I chose SMILE LASIK, and decided to have it done by Director Kim Ju-hyun, who specializes in it. After consulting with the director, I scheduled the surgery right away. Since I went through my younger sibling's recommendation, I also received an acquaintance discount. (I did not get this, but they say if you have surgery on the same day after the examination, you get an additional 100,000 won discount.) SMILE LASIK had fewer restrictions than I expected, and the director was kind and funny, so I was not too worried. On the day of surgery, I had one more simple examination and then went straight into surgery. I was a little nervous when putting on the surgical gown before starting, but from the beginning of the surgery and throughout, they explained in detail how it was progressing, what I should do, and whether I was doing well, so my nerves eased. After one eye was done, I just stayed relaxed. They also gave me a doll, and I relied on it a lot haha The surgery really finished in just 10 minutes, and right afterward there was not really any pain. After I got home and the anesthesia wore off, I had stinging and pain in my eyes for about 3-4 hours, and my eyes kept watering. Unlike other surgeries, I only had to manage it with eye drops for about one week, so it was more convenient. And the very next day, I regained clear vision. Seriously, the world looked so clear. It has been about two weeks since the surgery now, and I am doing well without major discomfort. They said I could even take a flight after surgery, so I also went on a trip haha I guess it cannot be helped that I have to use a lot of artificial tears. They also told me I should put them in every hour for one month.
*They prescribed Liposic eye gel... seriously, the moisture is the best. I am using it all the time.
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