[Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic] Is Vision Correction Possible for Minors??

It seems that not only TV, computers, and smartphones, but almost all activities nowadays are done through electronic devices.

That's why playgrounds today are often empty, unlike in the past.

With COVID-19, online non-face-to-face classes and socializing with friends also happen through games,

electronic devices now feel like a second organ to us.

While they offer convenience, they also pose a threat to our eyesight.

You've probably heard elders say, ‘Don't watch TV too closely’ or

‘Don't use your phone too much.’

When we look at children with poor eyesight,

it can be broadly divided into two categories: congenital due to genetics, or acquired due to improper management.

With the emergence of various electronic devices, and children becoming accustomed to them from an early age,

the eyesight of minors in this generation is deteriorating day by day.

This is understandable, as the eyes are the only internal organs that protrude from the body, and growing children

blink less, leading to dry eyes and vision deterioration.

In fact, if you observe students near elementary, middle, and high schools, you'll easily see that the majority of teenagers

wear glasses.

Wearing glasses from a young age can lead to various issues:

the frames pressing down on the bridge of a growing minor's nose,

rhinitis, dizziness caused by glasses, or restricted activity.

Consequently, many minors refuse to wear glasses.

Also, female students, who are very conscious about their appearance,

often wear colored contact lenses to make their pupils appear larger, along with makeup, rather than glasses.

Since they are students, they tend to use cheaper lenses more frequently than expensive ones,

and wearing them for long hours makes them susceptible to various eye diseases.

So, is vision correction possible for minors?

Commonly known procedures like LASIK, LASEK, or SMILE LASIK cannot be performed for vision correction in minors.

The reason is that just as a minor's height grows and their face gradually changes,

their eyes also continue to develop, making LASIK, LASEK, or SMILE LASIK unsuitable for minor vision correction.

Instead, vision can be corrected with Dream Lenses.

What exactly are Dream Lenses?

Some of you might be unfamiliar with them. Usually, lenses are known to be worn while awake,

but Dream Lenses, as the name suggests, are worn while sleeping.

Dream Lenses reshape the cornea while you sleep,

correcting vision to the desired prescription, making them suitable for minor vision correction, wouldn't you agree?

Q. What happens to vision if Dream Lens use is stopped?

If Dream Lens use is stopped, vision gradually returns to its original state,

so you don't need to worry about side effects.

Q. I understand that regular lenses don't have very good oxygen permeability.

Is it really okay to wear lenses while sleeping?

Unlike regular soft lenses, Dream Lenses are special lenses with increased oxygen permeability,

so there's no problem wearing them while you sleep.

Q. Can adults also use Dream Lenses?

Yes. Although Dream Lenses were developed for minor vision correction,

adults who are afraid of vision correction surgery can also wear them.

They are particularly effective in suppressing the progression of myopia,

which is why they are used by minors during their growth spurt, but adults can certainly use them too.

What do you think?

Today, we took the time to learn about Dream Lenses, which can provide vision correction for minors.

Boys in their growth spurt, who are very active, often break their glasses,

but now, Dream Lenses can solve that problem.

Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic is located right in front of Exit 10.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to vision if Dream Lens use is stopped?

If Dream Lens use is stopped, vision gradually returns to its original state, so you don't need to worry about side effects.

Is it really okay to wear lenses while sleeping?

Yes, it's fine. Unlike regular soft lenses, Dream Lenses are special lenses with increased oxygen permeability, so there's no problem wearing them while you sleep.

Can adults also use Dream Lenses?

Yes, they can. Although Dream Lenses were developed for minor vision correction, adults who are afraid of vision correction surgery can also wear them, and they are effective in suppressing the progression of myopia.

Can minors not undergo LASIK or LASEK surgery?

No, they cannot. Minors are in a period of growth where their height grows and their face changes, and their eyes also develop, so vision correction surgeries like LASIK, LASEK, and SMILE LASIK are not suitable.