Precise Astigmatism Correction with Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic's New Smile

Precise Astigmatism Correction with Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic's New Smile

Hello, it seems that many people visit ophthalmology clinics, especially during the end of December, which is a popular time for winter breaks and holidays, to address their vision correction concerns or for eye care.

Many wonder, ‘Has my vision worsened this much after my health check-up?’ or they may have been interested in vision correction surgery but were too busy to pursue it. Now, they wish to undergo the procedure and are seeking consultations at ophthalmology clinics for precise eye examinations or vision correction surgery.

During these eye examinations, some discover they have astigmatism that they were previously unaware of, or find that their astigmatism is more severe than expected, leading them to consider astigmatism correction as part of their vision correction surgery.

Some people may take astigmatism very seriously, while others might view it quite lightly.

A slight degree of astigmatism is a perfectly normal phenomenon, so there's no need to worry too much. However, if you are considering vision correction surgery like LASIK or LASEK, choosing a method that can precisely correct astigmatism can increase satisfaction with the results of your vision correction.

Are there different types of astigmatism?!

I mentioned that a slight degree of astigmatism is generally possible.

This is because our cornea cannot form a perfectly symmetrical shape.

A normal adult cornea is slightly longer horizontally than vertically. This condition is called ‘with-the-rule astigmatism’. If it resembles an egg standing upright, it's called ‘against-the-rule astigmatism’.

The reason why astigmatism correction has often been said to be difficult is that examinations are performed while sitting, whereas surgery is performed while lying down.

Our eyes rotate depending on our posture, and even if an astigmatism examination is conducted very accurately, slight errors can occur.

To reduce these errors and enhance the satisfaction of correction, many people are now seeking the New Smile surgery, which uses eye-tracking technology to perform precise corrections during vision correction surgery.

7-Dimensional Eye Tracking?!

You might have heard the term ‘7-dimensional tracking’ in relation to eye-tracking features.

While 1D, 2D, and 3D are familiar, 7D might sound surprising. We plan to provide more detailed information on this through the Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic YouTube channel in the future.

To explain it simply:

1D and 2D refer to movement along the X and Y axes, respectively. Moving forwards and backwards adds the 3rd dimension.

The 4th and 5th dimensions account for eye movements based on gaze direction.

The 6th dimension can be seen as the rotational movement of the eyeball.

The 7th dimension refers to the real-time tracking of eye movements during surgery, allowing for even more precise tracking and delicate surgical procedures.

For astigmatism correction, not only the type of equipment used but also the medical team's understanding of the equipment and their experience with astigmatism correction cases are crucial.

Even a small difference in the correction axis can significantly impact the correction effect. Therefore, Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic focuses on 1:1 customized care from medical professionals with extensive case experience and know-how, and on precise correction.

We continuously research and focus on personalized solutions to enhance the satisfaction of actual results.

Today, we explored vision correction surgery considering astigmatism and briefly looked into some questions you might have had about New Smile.

If you wish to check more detailed vision correction solutions, please make an appointment through convenient methods such as KakaoTalk, our website, phone, or Naver reservation, and we will provide quick and pleasant guidance upon your visit.

Our clinic offers detailed guidance after a precise eye examination for vision correction surgery, considering each individual's astigmatism, myopia, and corneal condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is vision correction surgery difficult if I have severe astigmatism?

No, it is not necessarily difficult. While a small amount of astigmatism is natural, if you are considering vision correction surgery such as LASIK or LASEK, choosing a method that can precisely correct astigmatism can increase satisfaction with the vision correction results.

What are the characteristics of New SMILE surgery?

New SMILE surgery performs precise astigmatism correction through its 7-dimensional eye tracking function. It is a vision correction surgery focused on increasing correction satisfaction by reducing errors caused by eye movement during surgery.

What is 7-dimensional eye tracking?

7-dimensional eye tracking is a precise system that tracks not only X, Y, and Z-axis movements but also real-time gaze and rotational movements of the eyeball. This helps to accurately identify even minute eye movements that may occur during surgery, assisting in precise correction.

Is the medical team's experience important for astigmatism correction?

Yes, it is very important. For astigmatism correction, not only the equipment used but also the medical team's understanding of the equipment and extensive experience with astigmatism correction cases are crucial. Even a small difference in the correction axis can significantly alter the satisfaction with the results.

Are there different types of astigmatism?

Yes, there are different types of astigmatism. They are classified according to the shape of the cornea: regular astigmatism refers to cases where the horizontal length is longer than the vertical, like a normal adult cornea, while irregular astigmatism describes cases resembling an egg standing upright.