Matthew from USA, Z2 Lasik surgery at Kangnam Joeunnun International Eye Center in Seoul, Korea

Matthew from USA, he has been wearing contact lens for a long time, and he knew about laser eye surgery such as lasik and lasek that could fix the refractive errors of his eyes as his brothers already had done it. However, he was not sure which surgery between lasik and lasek would be good for him although his eye condition was good to go for both based on the result of eye exam which can figure out if you are a right candidate for laser eye surgery. So he could pick either lasik or lasek. He was, however, told before that cornea flap after lasik surgery could be moved by external shocks and that is why he was going to get lasek surgery. So we explained the rare possibility of his concern and after all, he decided to have lasik surgery and of course he could have had lasek surgery as well.

Our doctors never push a certain surgery like expensive surgery, we just give them all information which could help patients to decide for their valuable eyes.


The surgery was successful and now his vision is really good, and he will probably get 20/20 vision in several months.

I would like to introduce all the process for Lasik surgery that he got at our hospital since he agreed to post his pictures on our blog. Once more I would like to thank Matthew to allow us to use his pictures :)

Eye Exam which takes normally one and a half hours and it is most important process before the doctor perform a laser surgery such as lasik or lasek surgery to make sure if he is a right candidate for the surgery.

Please understand that I am not a professional photographer and these below are part of lasik process. There is some missing parts as I couldn't take pictures of all process. :)

<Detailed Eey Exam>

1. Eye exam for lasik and lasek,  this is a test for myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.

2. Eye exam for lasik and lasek, Intraocular pressure test or simply eye pressure test.

3. Eye Exam for lasik and lasek, This is the test for checking his retina and optic nerve.

4. Eye Exam for lasik and lasek, Vision Test.

5. Eye Exam for lasik and lasek, this is an ultrasound(ultrasonography) test for your cornea thickness.

6. Eye exam for lasik and lasek, this is the test for checking the amount of tears

< Free Consultation for choosing a way for laser surgery based on the result of the eye exam >

After all, he decided to have Z2 lasik surgery!

< Lasik Laser Surgery Process >

1. He is waiting for the surgery wearing a sanitation patient gown at the surgery waiting room.

2. In the surgery room, he is getting ready for the Z2 lasik surgery.

3. After the lasik surgery, he is relaxing at a recovery room closing his eyes.


4. A specialist is giving him eye drops after certain time and he is staying there for few minutes more.


5. After the surgery, the doctor is checking the lasik surgery result, and he is giving him some cautions.

And he is coming to our hospital Saturday coming to have a regular check after the lasik surgery. I was told from him that his vision was good and he was really happy with the surgery result. I have been really glad to hear it :)

Should you have any inquiry about laser eye surgery such as lasik, lasek and ICL or just eye test and such, please don't hesitate to contact me. You with any question will be welcomed!!! Most importantly, our hospital including me will treat you like our friend and family!!!

1. Korean website : www.visionclinic.co.kr

2. English website : www.visionclinic.co.kr/eng/

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