What is Today LASEK for High Myopia? LASEK Pain Differences | Gangnam Station Eye Clinic

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Many people who need LASEK surgery due to high myopia or high astigmatism are concerned about LASEK pain and recovery.

While LASEK is a suitable method for patients with high myopia, many hesitate before surgery due to the 'knife-like' pain and long recovery period.

However, with the advent of Today LASEK, those worries can now be somewhat alleviated.

Today, we will explore the advantages of Today LASEK for patients with high myopia and high astigmatism, together with Gangnam Station Eye Clinic.

Why was traditional LASEK pain so severe?

Changes in the latest LASEK surgical methods, as explained by Gangnam Station Eye Clinic.

The traditional LASEK method involved using medical alcohol or drugs to soften the corneal epithelium, then removing the epithelium with a brush or special instrument, and finally irradiating the underlying corneal stroma with a laser.

The problem was that this alcohol treatment process could cause irritation and damage to the surrounding corneal tissue, and mechanical contact with a brush could roughen the corneal surface.

This led to severe inflammatory reactions and pain, and it also took longer for epithelial cells to recover.

In other words, the process of removing the epithelium, rather than the surgery itself, was the biggest cause of LASEK pain.

A new alternative: Laser-based ‘Today LASEK’

Pain-free LASEK technology highlighted by Gangnam Station Eye Clinic.

Recently, 'Today LASEK', an all-laser LASEK surgical method, has been gaining attention to reduce such LASEK pain.

Unlike traditional methods, Today LASEK involves 100% laser throughout the entire surgical process, eliminating the need for alcohol or physical contact.

By simultaneously removing the corneal epithelium and stroma with a single excimer laser, external irritation is minimized, thereby reducing pain.

In particular, SmartSurface technology precisely irradiates the corneal surface with a laser, preserving the cornea's biological structure, and the corneal surface remains smoother immediately after surgery.

The absence of physical contact plays an important role in reducing inflammation and pain during the post-operative recovery period.

Furthermore, Smart Pulse Technology (SPT) precisely calculates laser irradiation points in 3D during surgery, allowing for correction in a way that most closely matches the actual eye shape.

Thanks to this, not only is vision recovery faster, but the corneal surface is also made smoother and more even, resulting in clearer vision after surgery.

For high myopia, corneal stability is even more crucial.

In cases of high myopia, more corneal tissue must be ablated for vision correction, which can result in a thinner residual corneal thickness after surgery.

In such cases, the possibility of the cornea becoming structurally weaker increases, so not only LASEK pain but also long-term side effects such as corneal ectasia or shape abnormalities must be considered.

Therefore, Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic at Gangnam Station Eye Clinic recommends a surgical method that prioritizes corneal stability over simple vision correction for patients with high myopia.

For example, in addition to using a laser algorithm that minimizes corneal ablation and preserves the central part, corneal strengthening procedures can also be considered if necessary.

'Today LASEK': Vision correction that reduces pain and protects eye health.

Ultimately, LASEK pain was a drawback stemming from past surgical methods, and with technological advancements, this pain can now be significantly reduced through precise laser-based methods.

Especially, methods like Today LASEK, where everything from epithelial removal to vision correction is performed with a laser, can be considered a surgical trend that greatly improves pain, recovery speed, and vision stability.

If you have been postponing vision correction due to fear of LASEK pain, now consider pain-free LASEK surgery with the latest technology.

Gangnam Station Eye Clinic provides the safest and most effective surgical method through 1:1 customized consultation, considering corneal thickness, degree of refractive error, and even lifestyle patterns.

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