Gwangju Shinsegae Eye Clinic Operates Three 'VisuMax' Smile Surgery Devices Simultaneously, First in Honam Region

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Shinsegae Eye Clinic has once again proven itself as a nationwide ‘Smile Center.’

Gwangju Shinsegae Eye Clinic announced on the 2nd that it is operating three VISUMAX devices, the equipment for ‘SMILE surgery,’ simultaneously for the first time in the Honam region.

With this, Shinsegae Eye Clinic, which first introduced SMILE surgery in the Gwangju and Jeonnam areas in 2013, has purchased a total of five devices, discarding two outdated ones and now operating three. Operating three devices simultaneously is the fourth case among eye clinics nationwide.

SMILE surgery is a cutting-edge 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 small, it does not strain the cornea, and patients can resume daily activities from the day after surgery, so there is no burden of taking time off for surgery and recovery.

In particular, it is a surgical method that combines only the advantages of LASIK and LASEK, such as almost no dry eye, glare, or pain.

The VISUMAX device used in SMILE surgery is an advanced femtosecond laser device that incorporates the know-how and technology of Carl Zeiss. It enables safe and precise laser application.

Especially, it is popular because it allows state-of-the-art surgery with small corneal incisions (1 to 2 mm), low laser energy use, and preservation of residual cornea.

Shinsegae Eye Clinic has recently achieved 45,000 cases of SMILE surgery and was recognized for its extensive surgical experience, being selected by Carl Zeiss as the nation’s first ‘LEADING SMILE CENTER’ and Honam’s first ‘Best Skilled Surgeon in SMILE.’

Kim Jaebong, Chief Director of Gwangju Shinsegae Eye Clinic, said, “With an overwhelming number of SMILE surgeries exceeding 40,000 cases and safe surgical outcomes, the formula ‘SMILE surgery equals Shinsegae Eye Clinic’ has now been established. Based on our vast experience, we will continue to strive for even safer and more perfect surgeries.”

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