2026-07-20
German SCHWIND Executives Visit Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic
Executives from SCHWIND, a global ophthalmic surgical equipment company, visited Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic to discuss research findings on New Smile LASIK using ATOS equipment.


German SCHWIND Executives Visit Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic
Discussion of New Smile LASIK Research Results Using ATOS Equipment
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Executives from SCHWIND, a global ophthalmic surgical equipment company based in Germany,
visited Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic.










The visiting delegation, consisting of four individuals including SCHWIND's Vice President Las Ederleh and Sales Manager Alex Schroeck,
conducted an in-depth discussion with the medical staff of Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic regarding the latest upgraded version of ATOS, the New Smile LASIK surgical equipment, after a hospital tour.
Notably, when the medical staff of Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, who were the first in Korea to introduce ATOS equipment and are the most active worldwide in performing New Smile LASIK,
explained their research findings on the correlation between ATOS equipment's low thermal energy and rapid recovery, the delegation was visibly impressed!
The medical staff of Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic has been recognized for their expertise in the clinical application and research of New Smile LASIK using ATOS equipment, including presenting their clinical results on the astigmatism correction effect of New Smile LASIK at the ‘2023 European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)’ and publishing them in the Journal of Refractive Surgery (JRS), one of the most authoritative international academic journals in ophthalmology.


Dr. Yeom Dong-ju, the chief representative of Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, stated,
‘It was a valuable opportunity to advance Smart LASIK one step further through clinical discussions with SCHWIND executives,’ adding, ‘We will strive to promote Korea's high-level New Smile LASIK technology and medical services more widely overseas.’
Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic's commitment to patient-centered medical services and achieving high-level results.
We look forward to your continued support and will do our best.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of the German Schwind executives' visit to Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic?
German Schwind executives visited Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic to engage in in-depth discussions about the latest upgraded version of the ATOS equipment for New SMILE LASIK surgery. They showed particular interest in Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic's research results using the ATOS equipment for New SMILE LASIK.
What expertise does Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic have regarding ATOS equipment?
Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic was the first in Korea to introduce the ATOS equipment and performs New SMILE LASIK most actively worldwide. The clinic is also actively conducting clinical research on the ATOS equipment's low thermal energy, rapid recovery, and astigmatism correction effects.
Where were the clinical results of New SMILE LASIK published?
The clinical results regarding the astigmatism correction effect of New SMILE LASIK were presented at the '2023 European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)'. They were also published in the Journal of Refractive Surgery (JRS), a prestigious international academic journal in ophthalmology.
What are the main features of New SMILE LASIK using ATOS equipment?
New SMILE LASIK using ATOS equipment is characterized by its use of low thermal energy and promotion of rapid recovery. Furthermore, its excellence, particularly in astigmatism correction, has been recognized with clinical results published in international academic journals.
How did Dr. Yeom Dong-ju, CEO of Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, evaluate this visit?
Dr. Yeom Dong-ju evaluated the clinical discussions with Schwind executives as a valuable opportunity to advance Smart LASIK to the next level. He also stated that he would strive to further promote Korea's high-level New SMILE LASIK technology and medical services abroad.