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SMILE |
LASIK |
LASEK(PRK) |
Phakic IOL |
Advanced |
💎SMILE Pro - 4X faster than previous versions - Surgery time within 10 seconds |
💎PersonalEYES LASIK - Precise correction, even for high-order aberrations - Reduces glare and residual astigmatism |
💎PersonalEYES LASEK - Precise correction, even for high-order aberrations - Reduces glare and residual astigmatism |
💎Viva ICL - Corrects both presbyopia (aging eyes) and myopia (nearsightedness) - Uses EDOF (Extended Depth of Focus) technology |
Basic |
SMILE |
LASIK |
LASEK(PRK) |
Available for myopia and astigmatism |
Method |
No flap, minimally invasive |
Flap creation followed by laser correction |
Epithelium removed before laser correction |
A 2~3mm incision is made at the edge of the cornea to insert a custom lens behind the iris |
Characteristics |
High safety and fast recovery |
Less pain and fast recovery |
Resistant to external impact |
No corneal tissue removal - safe for high prescriptions and thin corneas Minimizes risks of glare, dry eyes, and myopia regression The lens is removable and replaceable |
Best for |
- Those who want quick recovery
- Those with dry eyes
- Those needing correction for myopia or astigmatism
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- Those who cannot take long breaks from work
- Those sensitive to pain
- Those needing astigmatism correction
- Corneal thickness over 500μm
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- Those with very thin corneas or very small eyes
- Those with severe dry eyes
- Those engaged in activities that impart impact upon the eyes
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- Those who cannot undergo laser eye surgery due to ultra-high myopia or astigmatism
- Those with very thin corneas
- Those with great fear of surgery
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Postoperative Care |
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Avoid any impact or pressure on the eyes right after surgery |
Requires 3~6 months of care |
Requires regular check-up and caution to prevent impact |
Postoperative Check-ups |
Day after surgery, 1 month, 6 months, 1 year postop |
Day after surgery, 4 days postop, and long-term care for 3~6 months |
Every week for 1 month, and regular check-up required |
Pain and Downtime |
- Minimal discomfort
- Return to daily life by next day
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- Mild discomfort
- Recovery period of 3~4 days
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- Very little pain
- Recovery by the next day
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