Hello, I'm Dr. Sunyoung Kim, the Chief Director of Gangnam Healing Eye Clinic.
I am a board-certified ophthalmologist, representing only 0.04% of ophthalmologists in South Korea. I have a distinguished background, having served as a clinical professor at "Catholic University St. Mary's Hospital," which is one of the top university hospitals in the field of ophthalmology.
This is from my YouTube..^^ I'm embarrassed
Those of you who read this will be stressed by the dry and dry eyes that cannot be wiped off by hitting artificial tears.
Especially on a cold winter day, when there is a little wind, I feel like I have to open my eyes.. How uncomfortable is it?
In fact, there are some patients who come from Gangneung to Gangnam to treat dry eyes.Today, with the doctor's honest opinion that one of the treatments for dry eyes is a good procedure,
Today, along with an honest opinion from a doctor, I will provide additional tips for those who suffer from dry eyes, regarding whether punctal occlusion surgery, one of the treatment methods for dry eyes, is a good procedure.
I will now explain the principles of punctal occlusion surgery in just three minutes.
Can you see the green arrow in the picture?
The direction of the arrow corresponds to the path that tears take (from the eye to the nose).
In this pathway, the entry point from the eye to the nose is called the "tear duct" or "punctum."
Punctal occlusion surgery involves blocking the punctum with a harmless substance to prevent tears from further drainage, thus retaining moisture in the eyes.
Looking at the image below may help you understand better.
The purple bar you see is called a plug.
By inserting the plug snugly into the punctum, we can block the tear duct with a harmless substance, and there is minimal pain involved.
(As a result, when tears cannot flow down to the nose and are retained in the eyes, the area around the eyes becomes moist, right? ^^)
The plug is made of a collagen component that dissolves over time, naturally melting within the eye.
Depending on the material used, it can be adjusted for a period of 1 week to 6 months or even permanently. However, for safety reasons, we prefer to use a product that lasts for at least 6 months or longer.
One of the advantages is that there are no major side effects due to the dissolvable nature of the plug, and that is why so many people have sought this treatment.
However, there is one thing to be cautious about when undergoing this procedure.
After receiving punctal occlusion surgery, if you forcefully blow your nose or vigorously rub your eyes,
the plug may come out. Additionally, if the doctor does not insert the plug to the appropriate depth and leaves it slightly protruding, it may cause some discomfort and irritation to the eye.
While you can control the act of blowing your nose or rubbing your eyes,
the depth of insertion is within the doctor's expertise. Therefore, I recommend visiting a clinic or hospital that has sufficient experience in performing this procedure.^^
(In our case, the entire procedure for both eyes usually takes about 1 to 2 minutes, hehe.)
Punctal occlusion surgery cannot treat all cases of dry eyes.
In some cases, the underlying cause of dry eyes is not simply a lack of tear production, but rather a dysfunction in a different part called the meibomian glands.
The meibomian glands are located in the upper eyelid when it is turned inside out. They produce an oily substance that helps coat the eyes and prevent tears from evaporating quickly.
When examining the infrared image of the right eye, you can see that a portion of the meibomian gland is blocked due to debris.
If this area becomes blocked, it impairs the function of producing oil, which is a component of tears. As a result, the area around the eyes quickly becomes dry.
For such patients, it is more important to restore the normal function of the meibomian gland to facilitate the production of clear oil, rather than using punctal occlusion to trap tears.
At our Healing Eye Clinic, we have developed an eye dryness management program that incorporates thermal therapy.
(For Mybom Sam to produce oil normally, warm heat must be transferred through the machine to the correct layer.)
The first heat action stimulates the secretion of oil glands in the eyes,
Second, oasis thermal therapy, eyelid sterilization management.. It removes waste from the back, restores eye fatigue, and helps blood circulation around the eyeball.
And after completing all these steps, we conclude the treatment with punctal occlusion.
Even for simple dry eye treatment, we provide meticulous management with this comprehensive program.
After searching elsewhere, it seems like you eventually gave up and decided to personally visit us all the way in Gangneung.
With the statement that artificial tears, which were lifelong companions, are no longer needed, we receive continuous expressions of gratitude. ^^
So far, I have explained various methods for treating dry eyes. After reading this text, you might be curious about our Healing Eye Clinic in Gangnam.
Therefore, below are two introduction texts about us, and if you are interested in consultation, please take a moment to read them. ^^
Please note that the translations provided above are a direct translation of the sentences. The resulting translations may not perfectly capture the intended meaning or tone of the original text.
a good article to read together
[Notice] A letter to those who are curious about Healing Ophthalmology, CEO Seonyoung Kim
[Korea eye clinic] Let me introduce the doctor of 'HEALINGEYE CLINIC'
- Location -
Address
HEALINGEY ECLINIC
470, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Visiting hours
Weekdays: 10:00~18:30/Saturdays: 10:00~16:00
Sundays: a regular holiday
Hello, I'm Dr. Sunyoung Kim, the Chief Director of Gangnam Healing Eye Clinic.
I am a board-certified ophthalmologist, representing only 0.04% of ophthalmologists in South Korea. I have a distinguished background, having served as a clinical professor at "Catholic University St. Mary's Hospital," which is one of the top university hospitals in the field of ophthalmology.
This is from my YouTube..^^ I'm embarrassed
Those of you who read this will be stressed by the dry and dry eyes that cannot be wiped off by hitting artificial tears.
Especially on a cold winter day, when there is a little wind, I feel like I have to open my eyes.. How uncomfortable is it?
In fact, there are some patients who come from Gangneung to Gangnam to treat dry eyes.Today, with the doctor's honest opinion that one of the treatments for dry eyes is a good procedure,
Today, along with an honest opinion from a doctor, I will provide additional tips for those who suffer from dry eyes, regarding whether punctal occlusion surgery, one of the treatment methods for dry eyes, is a good procedure.
Can you see the green arrow in the picture?
The direction of the arrow corresponds to the path that tears take (from the eye to the nose).
In this pathway, the entry point from the eye to the nose is called the "tear duct" or "punctum."
Punctal occlusion surgery involves blocking the punctum with a harmless substance to prevent tears from further drainage, thus retaining moisture in the eyes.
Looking at the image below may help you understand better.
The purple bar you see is called a plug.
By inserting the plug snugly into the punctum, we can block the tear duct with a harmless substance, and there is minimal pain involved.
(As a result, when tears cannot flow down to the nose and are retained in the eyes, the area around the eyes becomes moist, right? ^^)
The plug is made of a collagen component that dissolves over time, naturally melting within the eye.
Depending on the material used, it can be adjusted for a period of 1 week to 6 months or even permanently. However, for safety reasons, we prefer to use a product that lasts for at least 6 months or longer.
One of the advantages is that there are no major side effects due to the dissolvable nature of the plug, and that is why so many people have sought this treatment.
However, there is one thing to be cautious about when undergoing this procedure.
After receiving punctal occlusion surgery, if you forcefully blow your nose or vigorously rub your eyes,
the plug may come out. Additionally, if the doctor does not insert the plug to the appropriate depth and leaves it slightly protruding, it may cause some discomfort and irritation to the eye.
While you can control the act of blowing your nose or rubbing your eyes,
the depth of insertion is within the doctor's expertise. Therefore, I recommend visiting a clinic or hospital that has sufficient experience in performing this procedure.^^
(In our case, the entire procedure for both eyes usually takes about 1 to 2 minutes, hehe.)
In some cases, the underlying cause of dry eyes is not simply a lack of tear production, but rather a dysfunction in a different part called the meibomian glands.
The meibomian glands are located in the upper eyelid when it is turned inside out. They produce an oily substance that helps coat the eyes and prevent tears from evaporating quickly.
When examining the infrared image of the right eye, you can see that a portion of the meibomian gland is blocked due to debris.
If this area becomes blocked, it impairs the function of producing oil, which is a component of tears. As a result, the area around the eyes quickly becomes dry.
For such patients, it is more important to restore the normal function of the meibomian gland to facilitate the production of clear oil, rather than using punctal occlusion to trap tears.
At our Healing Eye Clinic, we have developed an eye dryness management program that incorporates thermal therapy.
(For Mybom Sam to produce oil normally, warm heat must be transferred through the machine to the correct layer.)
The first heat action stimulates the secretion of oil glands in the eyes,
Second, oasis thermal therapy, eyelid sterilization management.. It removes waste from the back, restores eye fatigue, and helps blood circulation around the eyeball.
And after completing all these steps, we conclude the treatment with punctal occlusion.
Even for simple dry eye treatment, we provide meticulous management with this comprehensive program.
After searching elsewhere, it seems like you eventually gave up and decided to personally visit us all the way in Gangneung.
With the statement that artificial tears, which were lifelong companions, are no longer needed, we receive continuous expressions of gratitude. ^^
So far, I have explained various methods for treating dry eyes. After reading this text, you might be curious about our Healing Eye Clinic in Gangnam.
Therefore, below are two introduction texts about us, and if you are interested in consultation, please take a moment to read them. ^^
Please note that the translations provided above are a direct translation of the sentences. The resulting translations may not perfectly capture the intended meaning or tone of the original text.
a good article to read together
[Notice] A letter to those who are curious about Healing Ophthalmology, CEO Seonyoung Kim
[Korea eye clinic] Let me introduce the doctor of 'HEALINGEYE CLINIC'
Healing Eye Clinic
- Location -
Address
HEALINGEY ECLINIC
470, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Visiting hours
Weekdays: 10:00~18:30/Saturdays: 10:00~16:00
Sundays: a regular holiday