Hello, I'm Kim Sunyoung, the CEO of Healing Eye Clinic.
I have a history of working as a clinical professor at a 'Catholic university'
Sir, I've heard a lot about 'LASIK' and 'LASEK' but I don't know what the difference is.'
And honestly, can you tell me which surgery is better?'
As I try to write this article, I suddenly remember the question of a patient who visited me last week.
The people who are reading this are probably thinking the same thing,
I will answer all your questions with this message. ^^
What is the difference between 'LASIK' and 'LASIK'?
To start with the conclusion, 'LASIK' or 'LASEK' is a method of correcting vision by cutting the inner flesh (corner parenchyma) of both.
However, there is a slight difference in how to reach the flesh.
First of all, 'LASIK' is to correct vision by making a round incision, opening the lid of the cornea, and irradiating the laser.
(After that, we cover the cornea and complete the surgery.)
LASEK SURGERY METHOD - CORNEA SECTION
LASEK SURGERY METHOD - COVERING PROTECTION CONTACT LENS
On the other hand, it's good to understand that 'LASEK' doesn't open the lid, and it removes the cornea right away.
The removed area is then covered with a protective content lens for a period of time (approximately 7 days) to recover and complete the surgery.
[Summary]
1) LASEK: How to remove the lid
2) LASIK: How to open and close the lid again
Can I ask you one more question?
In response to the question, "Which surgery is better?"
If you go to an ophthalmologist or search for information on the Internet, you will find many of the following.
Let me explain why there are these characteristics.
First of all, 'LASEK' has the advantage of having a strong external impact compared to LASEK because it does not have a "lid".
Therefore, it is a surgical method recommended to those who have a lot of outside activities, including active athletes.
On the other hand, 'LASIK' is recommended for those who want to return to their daily lives quickly after surgery because they only need to repair the incision window (unlike 'LASIK', only the incision when the lid is opened)
(Celebrity or office workers who come to our hospital prefer 'LASIK')
Did you think, "I'm an office worker, so I should get lasik surgery?" I want to do the surgery as I want, but it's not.
Finally, you should consider the 'thickness of the cornea left after surgery'.
Because both operations are corneal amputations,
If the postoperative corneal thickness is not sufficient, other surgical procedures (lens insertion) may need to be considered.
(In particular, for those who need to cut their cornea a lot due to poor eyesight, 'LASEK' and lens insertion are recommended depending on the amount of cornea left.)
If you visit an ophthalmologist for surgery, you will be examined with various equipment to determine whether surgery is possible.
Of course, I would like to recommend 'LASIK'/'LASEK' that fits well just by looking at this article,
After accurately measuring the thickness of the cornea through the examination
Please understand that doctors including me can tell you the answer. ^^
Today, we talked about the difference between LASIK surgery and which surgery is better.
If you read this carefully, you would have thought you should go to an ophthalmologist.
I think I can help you with one more thing.
If you are still thinking about which ophthalmologist to go to, please read the article below.
It contains the most necessary in the current situation, so please read it. ^^
If you have any additional questions,
If you think, "I want to see Director Kim Sun-young for medical treatment?" I want you to read my previous writings.
This has been CEO Kim Sun-young. Thank you ^^
Other Stories from HEALINGEYE CLINIC
[3 Essential Considerations for LASIK & LASEK Surgery in Korean ophthalmology ]
[Latest LASIK & LASIK MACHINE in Korea 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
Hello, I'm Kim Sunyoung, the CEO of Healing Eye Clinic.
I have a history of working as a clinical professor at a 'Catholic university'
As I try to write this article, I suddenly remember the question of a patient who visited me last week.
The people who are reading this are probably thinking the same thing,
I will answer all your questions with this message. ^^
To start with the conclusion, 'LASIK' or 'LASEK' is a method of correcting vision by cutting the inner flesh (corner parenchyma) of both.
However, there is a slight difference in how to reach the flesh.
First of all, 'LASIK' is to correct vision by making a round incision, opening the lid of the cornea, and irradiating the laser.
(After that, we cover the cornea and complete the surgery.)
LASEK SURGERY METHOD - CORNEA SECTION
LASEK SURGERY METHOD - COVERING PROTECTION CONTACT LENS
On the other hand, it's good to understand that 'LASEK' doesn't open the lid, and it removes the cornea right away.
The removed area is then covered with a protective content lens for a period of time (approximately 7 days) to recover and complete the surgery.
[Summary]
1) LASEK: How to remove the lid
2) LASIK: How to open and close the lid again
Can I ask you one more question?
In response to the question, "Which surgery is better?"
If you go to an ophthalmologist or search for information on the Internet, you will find many of the following.
Let me explain why there are these characteristics.
First of all, 'LASEK' has the advantage of having a strong external impact compared to LASEK because it does not have a "lid".
Therefore, it is a surgical method recommended to those who have a lot of outside activities, including active athletes.
On the other hand, 'LASIK' is recommended for those who want to return to their daily lives quickly after surgery because they only need to repair the incision window (unlike 'LASIK', only the incision when the lid is opened)
(Celebrity or office workers who come to our hospital prefer 'LASIK')
Did you think, "I'm an office worker, so I should get lasik surgery?" I want to do the surgery as I want, but it's not.
Finally, you should consider the 'thickness of the cornea left after surgery'.
Because both operations are corneal amputations,
If the postoperative corneal thickness is not sufficient, other surgical procedures (lens insertion) may need to be considered.
(In particular, for those who need to cut their cornea a lot due to poor eyesight, 'LASEK' and lens insertion are recommended depending on the amount of cornea left.)
If you visit an ophthalmologist for surgery, you will be examined with various equipment to determine whether surgery is possible.
Of course, I would like to recommend 'LASIK'/'LASEK' that fits well just by looking at this article,
After accurately measuring the thickness of the cornea through the examination
Please understand that doctors including me can tell you the answer. ^^
Today, we talked about the difference between LASIK surgery and which surgery is better.
If you read this carefully, you would have thought you should go to an ophthalmologist.
I think I can help you with one more thing.
If you are still thinking about which ophthalmologist to go to, please read the article below.
It contains the most necessary in the current situation, so please read it. ^^
If you have any additional questions,
If you think, "I want to see Director Kim Sun-young for medical treatment?" I want you to read my previous writings.
This has been CEO Kim Sun-young. Thank you ^^
Other Stories from HEALINGEYE CLINIC
[3 Essential Considerations for LASIK & LASEK Surgery in Korean ophthalmology ]
[Latest LASIK & LASIK MACHINE in Korea 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