Gwangju Shinsegae Eye Clinic Introduces VISUMAX Equipment for SMILE Surgery

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Shinsegae Eye Clinic has upgraded its SMILE surgery equipment, VISUMAX, to the latest 2020 model.

Shinsegae Eye Clinic, the only ophthalmology clinic in the Honam region to possess two SMILE surgery devices, can now maintain optimal laser conditions, enabling even more stable SMILE surgeries.

On the 16th, Shinsegae Eye Clinic announced that it has introduced and begun operating the 2020 VISUMAX developed by Germany's Carl Zeiss company.

The SMILE surgery, first introduced by Shinsegae Eye Clinic in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions in 2013, is an advanced surgical method that corrects vision with a minimal incision of 1 to 4 mm by separating only the corneal stroma without creating a corneal flap like LASIK or removing the corneal epithelium like LASEK.

Because the surgical incision is minimal, it does not strain the cornea, and patients can resume daily activities from the day after surgery, eliminating the need to take time off for recovery. This method combines the advantages of LASIK and LASEK, such as minimal dry eye, glare, and pain.

The VISUMAX device used for SMILE surgery is an advanced femtosecond laser system that incorporates Carl Zeiss's expertise and technology, allowing for safe and precise laser application. It is especially popular due to its ability to perform cutting-edge surgeries with small corneal incisions (1?2 mm), low laser energy usage, and preservation of residual corneal tissue.

Shinsegae Eye Clinic achieved 30,000 SMILE surgeries last month and was recognized for its extensive surgical experience by Carl Zeiss, being the first nationwide to be designated as a ‘LEADING SMILE CENTER’ and the first in Honam to receive the title ‘Best Skilled Surgeon in SMILE’.

Kim Jae-bong, Chief Director of Gwangju Shinsegae Eye Clinic, stated, “With over 30,000 SMILE surgeries and safe surgical outcomes, Shinsegae Eye Clinic has become synonymous with SMILE surgery. We will continue to strive for safer and more perfect surgeries based on our vast experience.”

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