SMILE LASIK

SCALE SMILE LASIK

A technique devised by a specialist trained at the Catholic University College of Medicine

Clear vision, fast recovery

A new scale in vision correction

What is SCALE SMILE LASIK?

SCALE SMILE LASIK is based on conventional CLEAR LASIK and is a new surgical method developed through years of research and development by medical staff formerly affiliated with Seoul St. Mary's Hospital. It improves the difficulty of astigmatism correction, a drawback of conventional SMILE procedures, minimizes corneal damage, enhances postoperative recovery speed, and enables clearer vision correction.

✓ Former 19th President of the Korean Ophthalmological Society

✓ Published 564 ophthalmology-related papers (based on Naver Academic Papers)

✓ Medical staff formerly serving as professors at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital

The differentiated SCALE SMILE LASIK

Sungmo-one

In-depth knowledge and extensive clinical experience of medical staff formerly affiliated with Seoul St. Mary's Hospital

Clear

A clearer change in vision, further upgraded from conventional SMILE procedures

Visual field after conventional SMILE surgery

Visual field with SCALE SMILE LASIK

Adjust the focus

Provides precise correction even for patients with astigmatism that was difficult to correct due to conventional cyclotorsion errors

Low energy

A low-energy cutting method reduces damage and pain while enabling faster recovery

Extraction

Minimal-incision surgery results in less corneal injury, shortening recovery time and providing better outcomes

✓ Conventional LASIK (20 mm incision)

Reduced structural stability due to the corneal flap / vulnerable to external impact

✓ SCALE SMILE LASIK (2 mm minimal incision)

Based on the differentiated, latest technology exclusive to Gangnam Sungmo One Eye Clinic, providing more precise surgery and faster recovery

Gangnam Sungmo One Eye Clinic SCALE SMILE LASIK

SCALE SMILE LASIK at Gangnam Sungmo One Eye Clinic is based on the extensive medical experience and know-how of medical staff formerly affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital and is an exclusive vision correction procedure available only at Gangnam Sungmo One Eye Clinic.

Advantages of SCALE SMILE LASIK

Gangnam Sungmo One Eye Clinic adjusts the centration of the lenticule and the incision location with a customized design suited to each individual's eyes, providing vision correction with minimal corneal damage and enhanced precision. Even after surgery, the risk of side effects such as glare, dazzling, dry eye syndrome, corneal opacity, and keratoconus is significantly lower than with other vision correction procedures.

✓ Minimizes corneal damage through a minimal incision

✓ Fast recovery and less pain

✓ Minimizes dry eye syndrome

✓ No corneal flap, providing greater resistance to external impact

Upgraded SCALE SMILE LASIK

❶ Second-generation LASIK

Feature: Surgery that creates a corneal flap

Astigmatism correction: ○

Residual cornea: ●●○○○ (2/5)

Visual clarity: Good

Recovery speed: Fast

Incision range: 20 mm

❷ Third-generation SMILE (SMILE LASIK)

Feature: Incisional surgery that does not create a corneal flap

Astigmatism correction: X

Residual cornea: ●●●●○ (4/5)

Visual clarity: Average

Recovery speed: Average

Incision range: 2–4 mm

❸ Fourth-generation CLEAR (CLEAR LASIK)

Feature: Minimally invasive surgery that does not create a corneal flap (astigmatism correction possible)

Astigmatism correction: ○

Residual cornea: ●●●●◐ (4.5/5)

Visual clarity: Average

Recovery speed: Average

Incision range: 2 mm

❹ Next-generation SCALE (SCALE SMILE LASIK)

Feature: Minimally invasive surgery customized to each individual's visual-axis center and ocular cyclotorsion, enabling clearer vision correction

Astigmatism correction: ◎

Residual cornea: ●●●●● (5/5)

Visual clarity: Excellent

Recovery speed: Fast

Incision range: 2 mm

SCALE SMILE LASIK separates stromal tissue through a micro-incision, resulting in less corneal nerve damage. It enables precise setting of the cutting location and correction amount, and rapidly tracks posture-related changes in the visual axis and astigmatism axis for highly accurate correction. Therefore, even after surgery, the risk of side effects such as glare, dazzling, dry eye syndrome, corneal opacity, and keratoconus is significantly lower than with other vision correction procedures.

SCALE SMILE LASIK Procedure

❶ A femtosecond laser is applied.

❷ A micro-incision of approximately 2 mm is made to remove the corrective tissue within the cornea.

❸ The lenticule is removed through the incision while minimizing corneal stimulation.

❹ Removing the lenticule changes the shape of the cornea to correct refractive errors.

Candidates for SCALE SMILE LASIK

✓ Those seeking a quick return to daily life

✓ Those who wish to minimize corneal damage

✓ Those with high myopia or high astigmatism for whom other vision correction methods were difficult

✓ Those concerned about dry eye syndrome after vision correction

✓ Those wishing to prevent keratoconus

✓ Those who regularly enjoy vigorous exercise

What Makes FEMTO Z8 Different

With the Z8, upgraded to a higher level than conventional equipment, we provide sophisticated and precise surgery.

✓ Fast laser delivery speed of 5,000 kHz or more

✓ Customized myopia and astigmatism correction

✓ Fast vision correction and recovery

✓ Less postoperative pain

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

Our precious eyes are all different, which is why thorough preoperative examinations and customized consultations are very important. At Gangnam Sungmo One Eye Clinic, we offer over 70 detailed examinations and one-on-one customized consultations tailored to each patient's characteristics 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 to ensure safe and accurate surgery.

❷ Examination and consultation for better outcomes

A safe and accurate surgical method is determined through one-on-one examination and consultation with the clinic director.

❸ University hospital-level surgical equipment for healthy eyes

Safe and accurate surgery is performed using the latest advanced laser equipment.

❹ Postoperative care for safety

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

Why should you have surgery at Gangnam Sungmo One Eye Clinic?

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

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

❸ Unparalleled expertise 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