Dr. Park Se-kwang, Chief Director at BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil Lotte Tower, presented methods for selecting surgical procedures based on corneal thickness and shape.
Key points
•Dr. Park Se-kwang explained that it is crucial to find personalized treatment plans considering corneal thickness and shape.
•SMILE LASIK has advantages over LASIK and LASEK by reducing nerve damage to the corneal surface, causing less pain, and having a shorter recovery period.
•Dr. Park Se-kwang advised considering the medical staff's experience, the hospital's equipment, and the examination system.
Dr. Park explained that SMILE LASIK, unlike LASIK or LASEK, is a procedure that removes only the inner tissue while leaving the corneal surface intact using a femtosecond laser. This method reduces nerve damage to the corneal surface, easing the burden of post-operative dry eyes, and offers advantages such as less pain and a shorter recovery period.
However, Dr. Park pointed out that different surgical methods may be more suitable depending on the corneal thickness and shape. For instance, if the corneal thickness is thin or irregular, or if the myopia degree is changing, LASEK or intraocular lens implantation may be better than SMILE LASIK. Therefore, he emphasized the importance of finding personalized treatment plans based on precise examination results.
Dr. Park advised considering the medical staff's experience, the hospital's equipment, and the examination system. He introduced that BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil Lotte Tower uses the latest technology from Germany's ZEISS and STAAR, and operates with 54 precision examinations and a lifetime aftercare program.
He emphasized that post-operative blinking habits and regular checkups are important, and informed readers that detailed information about SMILE LASIK can be found on the hospital's website.
