Laser Eye Surgery Enhancement in Korea
Laser Vision Correction for revising or enhancing a prior surgery
What is Laser Eye Surgery Enhancement?
Enhancement surgery refers to cases where vision has deteriorated after a previous vision correction. Because the reasons for vision deterioration vary from person to person and are uncommon, it can be more challenging than a primary surgery. Therefore, it’s crucial to select a hospital that conducts a thorough preoperative analysis, has extensive experience with revision surgery, and provides consistent postoperative examinations and follow-up care.
Here at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic, laser eye surgery enhancement is performed by our expert, ambidextrous surgeons, using our authentic, certified laser vision correction equipment.
Why Choose Samsung Miracle for Your Vision Correction Surgery?
Authentic, Certified High Quality Treatment Provider
Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic is committed to performing safe, certified treatments. We are one of only 27 ZEISS Certified clinics in Korea, and are also one of only 13 STAAR Global Alliance Agreement clinics in Korea, making us official providers of the FDA-approved EVO+ ICL.
1:1 Care in English from Beginning to End
From your consultation to your post-operative checkup, your entire care journey at Samsung Miracle is delivered in English for comfort and ease of communication. To ensure responsibility, quality and safety, we assign designated staff members and a translator for the entirety of your treatment journey .
Ambidextrous Doctors & Continued Professional Development
Our vision correction-specialized doctors use their in-depth training and dual-handed skills to provide the highest-quality, most accurate courses of treatment to each and every patient, and ensure continuous professional development to all our staff in the form of regular seminars and training sessions.
Enhancement Surgery at Samsung Miracle
Qualifying Cases for Laser Eye Surgery Enhancement
Corneal Decentration
When the laser is applied to a misaligned area, i.e. one other than the central area of the cornea
Narrow Laser Beam
If the surgery was performed without considering the patient’s pupil size, incision area, and optical area before the surgery.
Irregular Astigmatism
If the cornea is not smooth due to surgery, it becomes bumpy.
Keratoconus (Keratoectasia)
If the corneal thickness is below the safety standard in a non-central area of the cornea
Wrong Lens Size
If you receive an intraocular lens implant that is not the right size for you
Bad Lifestyle Habits After Surgery
Myopia regression due to incorrect use of eye drops immediately after surgery, excessive drinking, smoking, sauna, or eye rubbing.
Accidents and Allergic Reactions
Myopia regression due to an accident that caused an eye impact or an allergic reaction such as atopy or keratoconjunctivitis.
Excessive Corneal Ablation
Myopia regression with a large amount of new skin growth in cases where the amount of corneal ablation is large or the constitution has a strong wound healing ability.
Advantages of Enhancement Surgery at Samsung Miracle
Genuine, High-Tech Examination Process
Samsung Miracle uses state-of-the-art equipment to conduct a thorough, precise examination. After accurately identifying the cause, we establish a surgical plan accordingly.
Tailored Surgeries, Zero Over-treatment
To improve your life after surgery, it’s crucial to only provide treatments appropriate for your eye condition. Samsung Miracle prioritizes your safety, recommending only the most appropriate surgery for each patient without over-treatment.
Ophthalmologists with Enhancement Experience
“Re-correction reasons vary by patient and are uncommon, so it’s best to choose a medical team with extensive re-correction experience. Samsung Miracle’s ophthalmologists bring over 10 years of specialized expertise to every procedure.”
Post-Operative Checkups Available for All Patients
To prevent and treat side effects, such as vision loss, myopia progression, and eye disease, post-operative follow-up is essential. Samsung Miracle has established a screening system to ensure patients maintain clear vision even after surgery.
What Do Our Patients Say?
Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic Gangnam Branch
Gangnam District, Teheran-ro, 115 7층, 14층
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This is an amazing clinic for vision correction surgery! I flew in for the week … More to have ICL to correct my terrible vision. I had extremely high myopia and the surgery was quick painless and very fast. Jacob helped me throughout and spoke fluent English. He was extremely helpful throughout the entire procedure and made me feel comfortable and relaxed. Dr. Cho is extremely skilled and quick. It was an amazing experience and my vision is perfect now with no side effects. I could not ask for a better experience. Thank you!
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My brother who is an optometrist in the US recommended me look into EVO ICL procedure … More due to the fact I am not a candidate for LASIK. I chose Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic as one of only 13 STAAR Surgical Reference Doctor Clinics. I came in at 10 am and by 12:30 pm I had started my procedure ! I went out that evening and could see everything quite clearly.
Thanks so much to the clinic for their incredible work, everything exceeded my expectations. -
The best place and absolutely highly recommended clinic at Gangnam for vision correction. … More I did the SMILE Pro surgery by Dr Kim. Prices are foreigner friendly too. Super reasonable for brand new eyes and no “foreigner prices”. Booking was also surprisingly easy! Not very long wait time.
Special mention to Jacob - the international operations manager - assisted me throughout my consultation and ensured I have no worries prior to surgery. What I love about this place is there was no pressure to perform operation because we were honestly advised whether we are suitable for the surgery. I went through detailed checks for my eye health to ensure I’m suitable for SMILE Pro surgery. I chose Pro just for shorter operation time, but after going through it, I think even SMILE on its own is very reassuring.
My surgery was completed within 30 minutes from eye checks (maybe even less) consultation to operation and post op check. Surgery was just 1-2 minutes each eye.. it was surprising!
Recovery - I recovered within the day. Post surgery downtime was 4 hours - you will feel very spicy eyes once the anaesthesia wears off. It was very uncomfortable for me as I’m not very good at the tolerating cut onions anyway, so that made sense with my pain tolerance. I was just amazed that when we were adviced that it will hurt for 4 hours and that was exactly the down time I had.
Immediately after 4 hours, I’ve recovered. Sometimes I think they did some magical spell on me and gave me back my vision.
Again, Highly recommended! Honestly, no complaints at all. I’m back in Australia now with 20/20 vision, no dry eyes or vertigo.
Thank you again Dr Kim, Jacob, and all the team at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic. (Oh! Coffee was amazing too 🤣) -
I had SMILE Pro surgery at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic, and the experience was amazing. … More The staff were very professional and friendly, and the whole process was quick and comfortable. My vision is now perfect, and I had no pain or dryness after recovery. Highly recommend this clinic to anyone considering vision correction!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is laser eye surgery enhancement?
Laser eye surgery enhancement is a revision procedure used when vision has deteriorated after a previous vision correction surgery, with the goal of revising or enhancing the results of that earlier treatment.
Why can enhancement surgery be more challenging than a first-time vision correction surgery?
Enhancement surgery can be more challenging because the reasons for vision deterioration vary from person to person and are uncommon, so it typically requires careful preoperative analysis, experienced revision surgeons, and consistent postoperative examinations and follow-up care.
What are some qualifying cases for laser eye surgery enhancement?
Qualifying cases can include an incorrect prior vision correction surgery and myopia (short-sightedness) regression.
What kinds of issues can cause vision problems after a previous laser vision correction surgery?
Potential causes can include corneal decentration (laser applied to a misaligned area), a narrow laser beam when pupil size/incision/optical area weren’t properly considered, irregular astigmatism (a bumpy corneal surface), keratoconus/keratoectasia related to corneal thickness being below safety standards in a non-central area, and excessive corneal ablation associated with a large amount of new skin growth.
Can lens-related issues be a reason for enhancement after an intraocular lens procedure?
Yes. One example is receiving an intraocular lens implant that isn’t the right size.
Can lifestyle habits or unexpected events affect vision after surgery?
Yes. Examples include myopia regression linked to incorrect use of eye drops immediately after surgery, excessive drinking, smoking, sauna use, or eye rubbing, as well as regression related to an accident that caused eye impact or allergic reactions such as atopy or keratoconjunctivitis.
How is the surgical plan for enhancement decided?
A thorough, precise examination using state-of-the-art equipment is used to accurately identify the cause of the issue, and then a surgical plan is established accordingly.
How do you avoid over-treating during enhancement surgery planning?
Our approach is to recommend only the most appropriate surgery for each patient based on their eye condition, prioritizing safety and aiming for tailored treatment without over-treatment.
What kind of experience and follow-up care are emphasized for enhancement procedures?
Choosing a medical team with extensive re-correction experience (noting over 10 years of specialized expertise) and attending post-operative follow-ups to prevent and treat side effects such as vision loss, myopia progression, and eye disease, with post-operative checkups available for all patients.
Is English support available throughout the consultation and treatment process?
Yes. Our care is delivered in English from consultation through post-operative checkup, with designated staff members and a translator assigned for the treatment journey.
Where is the Gangnam branch located, and what are the clinic hours and parking notes?
We are locatednear Gangnam Station Exit 12 at 115, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (7F for treatment/reception and 14F for surgery). Hours are Monday/Wednesday 9:30 AM–6:30 PM, Thursday closed for disinfection, Friday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, with lunch 1:00 PM–2:00 PM, and closed Sundays/public holidays. Free mechanical parking is available behind the building, electric vehicles aren’t permitted in the mechanical parking due to fire-safety concerns (an alternative public lot is noted), and large passenger vehicles over about 5.1 meters may not be accommodated.