2026-07-20
Check Your Vision Correction Surgery: LASIK, Today LASIK, New SMILE
Discover the right vision correction surgery for your eyes. This guide covers LASIK, Today LASIK, New SMILE, and ICL, helping you understand which procedure suits your needs based on eye condition, recovery time, and lifestyle.

How to check for the right vision correction surgery for your eyes
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Hello, this is Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, focusing on 1:1 customized diagnosis and surgery~!
Many people who visit our eye clinic for vision correction often say,
‘I don’t know which surgery is right for me.’
While some research and decide on a specific surgery, many others want to know if LASIK or LASEK is suitable for them after a detailed examination and consultation.
In such cases, it is important to undergo a precise eye examination to accurately check your current vision, corneal condition, and dry eye status. Then, through consultation with medical staff, you can explore and decide on the vision correction surgery that is right for you.
If you carefully review and check various options, you will be able to choose the eye clinic that is right for you~!
For those who still find it difficult, I’d like to share a few helpful tips:
✅ Is the eye clinic one that provides guidance on examinations and conducts precise examinations?
✅ Is it an eye clinic that offers everything from pre-surgery examinations to post-surgery care?
✅ Is there sufficient explanation about the surgery?
✅ Was the guidance satisfactory regarding diagnosis, consultation, and surgery?
✅ Is the clinic conveniently located for examinations and surgery?
✅ Is it an eye clinic that continuously conducts research (e.g., academic presentations, introduction of new equipment)?
✅ Is it a trustworthy place with patient-centered care?

Many vision correction surgery methods, and even more eye clinics!!
To find the right method and clinic for you, it is important to undergo thorough examinations and receive consultation based on those examinations!!

LASIK surgery is good for these people:
✅ Those who are considering vision correction due to discomfort with glasses or contact lenses
✅ Those with sufficient corneal thickness
✅ Those who are very concerned about pain
✅ Those who feel uncomfortable with inserting lenses
✅ Those considering a surgery with less pain and faster recovery
LASEK, Today LASEK surgery is good for these people:
✅ Those who enjoy sports and various activities as hobbies
✅ Those for whom safety is important in choosing vision correction surgery
✅ Those who can afford sufficient recovery time after surgery
✅ Those who were hesitant about vision correction surgery due to corneal thickness
✅ Today LASEK is one of the suitable methods for those who prefer LASEK but also consider fast recovery, high visual stability, and less pain.
If you were hesitant about LASEK due to concerns about pain and recovery time, checking out Today LASEK could be an option.

New SMILE LASIK surgery is good for these people:
✅ Those who hesitated to choose vision correction due to high myopia or high astigmatism
✅ Those who are concerned about dry eyes after vision correction
✅ Those looking for vision correction surgery with fast recovery
✅ Those looking for a surgical method with less pain and minimal corneal damage
✅ Those considering vision correction surgery that is resistant to external impact and highly stable
✅ Those looking for vision correction surgery that combines the advantages of LASIK and LASEK
ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) is good for these people:
✅ Those considering safe vision correction regardless of corneal thickness
✅ Those considering stable vision correction surgery
✅ Those considering vision correction surgery with fast recovery
✅ Those who feel burdened by traditional LASIK or LASEK surgeries
✅ Those looking for vision correction surgery that prioritizes corneal preservation
For each surgery, it is most important to thoroughly check your current eye condition and choose after a suitable consultation.
Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, located in front of Gangnam Station Exit 10,
conducts all examinations, diagnoses, and surgeries with sincerity to ensure that each and every visitor achieves highly satisfactory results with the vision correction surgery that is best suited for them!



👏Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, excellent in vision correction surgery, is like this👏
✅ An eye clinic that focuses on continuous development without stagnation to increase satisfaction with results
✅ An eye clinic where medical staff consistently volunteer with patient-centered care
✅ Medical staff with extensive clinical experience and years of know-how
✅ An eye clinic where ophthalmologists provide 1:1 customized care
✅ An eye clinic that provides customized care for each individual patient, not a factory-like approach
✅ Post-surgery care, even concerns about dry eyes – thinking one step further! An eye clinic capable of delicate procedure management

Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, in front of Gangnam Station Exit 10~!
The very hospital you heard about when you got off the subway!!
‘SMILE surgery is at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic is in front of Gangnam Station Exit 10’

Feel free to consult, get a thorough examination, undergo safe surgery, and even after surgery, check out our satisfactory 1:1 customized care~!
If you are considering fast recovery, less pain, and improvement of high myopia and astigmatism,
also check out Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic’s New SMILE Package : )


Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most important factor when choosing vision correction surgery?
Yes, the most important factor when choosing vision correction surgery is to accurately assess your current vision, corneal condition, and presence of dry eyes through a precise eye examination, and then decide on the appropriate surgery after thorough consultation with the medical staff. The suitable surgery may vary depending on an individual's eye condition.
Who is LASIK surgery suitable for?
LASIK surgery is generally suitable for those who are uncomfortable with wearing glasses or contact lenses and are considering vision correction. It can be considered especially if you have sufficient corneal thickness, are very concerned about pain, and desire a fast recovery.
What is the difference between LASEK and Today LASEK?
LASEK is suitable for those who enjoy active hobbies like sports or prioritize stability, and it requires a recovery period. Today LASEK is suitable for those who prefer LASEK but also consider fast recovery, high visual stability, and less pain.
What are the advantages of New SMILE LASIK?
New SMILE LASIK is beneficial for those who hesitated to undergo surgery due to high myopia or high astigmatism, those concerned about dry eyes, and those who desire fast recovery and less pain. Its advantages include minimal corneal damage, strong resistance to external impact, and high stability.
Is vision correction surgery possible even with thin corneas?
Yes, it is possible. If you are considering safe vision correction regardless of corneal thickness, you can consider ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) surgery. ICL is a suitable surgical method for those who prioritize corneal preservation.
What are the characteristics of Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic?
Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic focuses on continuous development without stagnation and aims to increase patient satisfaction through patient-centered care. It is characterized by medical staff with years of expertise who provide 1:1 customized diagnosis and meticulous post-surgery care.