LASEK

Today LASEK

Outstanding safety: improved quality of vision and reduced side effects.

LASEK is a new laser vision correction procedure that combines the advantages of PRK and LASIK. LASEK is a vision correction procedure in which the epithelium, the outermost layer of the cornea, is customized and removed according to the individual corneal shape and eye condition; a laser is then applied to the corneal stroma for correction, followed by placement of a protective lens to allow the corneal epithelium to regenerate safely. Compared with Clear LASEK or LASIK, there may be postoperative discomfort and slower visual recovery, but it is highly resistant to external impact and preserves more corneal thickness for greater safety. Enjoy clear vision with Gangnam St. Mary's Custom LASEK, which combines benefits and safety tailored to your eye characteristics for highly satisfying results.

LASEK Procedure

Gangnam St. Mary's Today LASEK removes only the corneal epithelium without creating a flap, making it a vision correction procedure that preserves more residual cornea and is resistant to external impact.

❶ The corneal epithelium is safely and precisely removed with a laser.

❷ A laser is applied to the corneal stroma according to the required prescription.

❸ A therapeutic lens that promotes epithelial regeneration is placed over the eye.

St. Mary's Eye Clinic Custom Today LASEK

Faster LASEK

Twice-faster epithelial recovery reduces pain and shortens the recovery period.

Surgical Area

Yellow oval = surgical area

Conventional LASEK Surgical Area

Alcohol LASEK (wider and more irregular than the actual surgical area)

Today LASEK Surgical Area

Today LASEK (precise and stable, tailored to the condition of the cornea)

Twice-Faster Epithelial Recovery

Twice-faster epithelial recovery reduces pain and speeds up the recovery period!!

Customized Surgery for Your Eye Condition

Vision after conventional LASEK

Vision after Today LASEK

Enhanced Safety and Quality of Vision

The corneal epithelial ablation area is reduced by approximately 40%, preserving the cornea outside the correction area and greatly improving safety and the quality of vision

✓ 1050 Hz high-speed laser ablation

✓ Minimum laser beam size of 0.54 mm

✓ A 7-dimensional eye-tracking system corrects subtle movements

✓ Built-in SmartSurf program

✓ Low-energy corneal smoothing system

✓ Ultra-precise thermal energy dispersion system

✓ Upgraded pupil-center capture function and real-time corneal thickness measurement

✓ Immediate removal of microdebris generated during surgery using airflow

✓ Enhanced self-control system that is not affected by external factors during surgery

✓ All-laser Today LASEK available

AMARIS Red 1050 SPT

Using a laser manufactured by Schwind of Germany, with the fastest speed and a precise 0.54 mm laser beam, it enables vision correction that is 3.5 times more precise and delicate than conventional lasers while shortening procedure time, reducing pain compared with conventional LASEK, providing clear vision, and enabling faster recovery by minimizing corneal damage

Conventional Laser

2day LASEK Laser

More Precise Laser

The smallest beam size among excimer lasers enables more delicate vision correction.

2.0 mm laser beam size

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0.68 mm laser beam size

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0.54 mm laser beam size

St. Mary's Eye Clinic LASEK

✓ M LASEK

LASEK using mitomycin to help prevent corneal haze

✓ Brush LASEK

A LASEK method that uses a brush to smoothly remove the epithelium, including from corneal surfaces that laser cannot penetrate, depending on eye condition

✓ Today LASEK

LASEK using AMARIS Red to precisely ablate the cornea, reducing the extent of corneal damage for faster recovery and less pain

✓ Scout LASEK

Customized LASEK using AMARIS Red and Scout that considers each individual's corneal shape, minimizes nighttime glare, and improves clarity

✓ Avedro LASEK

A reassuring LASEK procedure that strengthens corneal durability by approximately 150% to help prevent myopic regression and corneal ectasia

✓ Autologous Serum LASEK

Healing eye drops used with LASEK surgery, customized to help with recovery and relieve pain, dry eye, and inflammation

Candidates for LASEK

❶ Those who find glasses or contact lenses inconvenient

❷ Those with flat corneas or small eyes

❸ Those with thin corneas relative to the degree of myopia

❹ Those who enjoy sports with a risk of significant impact, or are preparing to become firefighters, police officers, or pilots

❺ Those who frequently experience dry eye symptoms

❻ Those who prioritize long-term stability, considering residual corneal thickness and possible reoperation

One-on-One Customized Examination for Surgery Suited to Your Eyes

Because our precious eyes—and everyone's eyes—are different, detailed preoperative examinations and customized consultations are very important. At Gangnam St. Mary's Eye Clinic, more than 70 detailed examinations and one-on-one customized consultations that consider each patient's characteristics are used to determine surgical eligibility and recommend the procedure best suited to your eyes.

❶ More than 70 examinations for surgery suited to your eyes

More than 70 detailed examinations are performed for safe and accurate surgery.

❷ Examinations and consultations for better outcomes

Safe and accurate surgical methods are determined through one-on-one examinations and consultations with the clinic director.

❸ University hospital-level surgical equipment for healthy eyes

Safe and accurate procedures are performed using the latest advanced laser equipment.

❹ Postoperative care for safety

After recovery, the clinic director checks the surgical condition and prescribes eye drops.

Why should you have surgery at Gangnam St. Mary's Eye Clinic?

❶ Care by clinic directors formerly professors at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital

❷ Care by Dr. Kim Man-soo, a leading figure in Korean ophthalmology

❸ Unparalleled experience in corneal transplantation and cataract surgery (over 60,000 cases)

❹ Differentiated operating room sterilization system - Operating room setup by a former head nurse of the Seoul National University Ophthalmology operating room - Positive-pressure ventilation system with fine dust and virus filtration - Air curtains and automated access control for all operating room doors - Equipped with a large plasma sterilizer and high-pressure steam sterilizer