Vision Correction
Vision Correction
Vision correction procedures aim to improve or restore an individual's eyesight. One common and widely known vision correction procedure is LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis). During LASIK, an ophthalmologist uses a specialized laser to reshape the cornea, the transparent front part of the eye, to correct refractive errors such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. The procedure begins with the application of numbing eye drops to ensure the patient remains comfortable throughout. The surgeon then creates a thin flap in the cornea using either a microkeratome blade or a femtosecond laser. The corneal flap is carefully lifted, and the excimer laser is used to remove precise amounts of corneal tissue based on the patient’s specific vision correction needs. Once the cornea is reshaped, the flap is repositioned, and it adheres naturally without the need for stitches.
Another prevalent vision correction procedure is Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK). Unlike LASIK, PRK does not involve creating a corneal flap. Instead, the outer layer of the cornea, known as the epithelium, is gently removed to expose the corneal tissue underneath. An excimer laser is then used to reshape the cornea, similar to the process in LASIK, correcting the refractive error. After the laser treatment, a protective contact lens is placed over the eye to facilitate healing and provide comfort, as the epithelium naturally regenerates over several days. PRK is often recommended for patients with thinner corneas or those who have conditions that make them less suitable candidates for LASIK. Both LASIK and PRK are outpatient procedures that offer significant improvements in vision, leading to reduced dependence on corrective lenses and, in many cases, offering long-term or permanent results.
Top Vision Correction Clinics in Korea
BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil: Premier Vision Correction Procedures and Eye Care in Korea
Jamsil Station
Lotte World Tower, 29 Sincheon-dong,Songpa-gu, Seoul, Korea
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BnVIIT Eye Clinic: Premier Ophthalmology Services and Innovative Vision Correction Procedures in Gangnam, Korea
Gangnam Station
B2 GT Tower, 1317-23 Seocho-Dong, Seocho-Gu, Seoul, Korea
Bright Eye Clinic Korea: Leading Vision Correction & Cataract Surgery Provider in Gangnam
Sinnonhyeon Station
15F, 17F Kyobo Tower, 465, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Glory Seoul Eye Clinic: Comprehensive Eye Care Services in Korea Including LASIK, LASEK, IOL, and Cataract Surgery
Gangnam Station
3, 74-gil, Seocho-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea
Ain Hospital in Korea: Comprehensive Women's Health and Specialty Medical Care in Bupyeong
Citizens' Park (Cultural Creation Zone) Station
ain 3f, 372, Gyeongin-ro, Michuhol-gu, Incheon, Korea
BGN Eye Clinic Busan: Leading Korean Facility for Advanced Vision Correction Surgeries
729 Gaya-daero, Busan, Korea
Blue Eye Center in Korea: Renowned Ophthalmology Clinic Offering Advanced Vision Correction, Lens Implantation, Cataract Surgeries, and More
Incheon Terminal Station
497-5, Inha-ro, Namdong-gu, Incheon, Korea