Protecting Your Eyes from Solar Radiation

The sun supports all life on our planet, but its life-giving rays also pose dangers.

The sun’s primary danger is in the form of Ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV radiation is a component of solar radiation, but it can also be given off by artificial sources like welding machines, tanning beds and lasers.
Most are aware of the harm UV radiation can do to the skin, but many may not realize that exposure to UV radiation can harm the eyes or that other components of solar radiation can also affect vision.
There are three types of UV radiation: UV-C is absorbed by the ozone layer and does not present any threat; UV-A and UV-B radiation can have adverse long- and short-term effects on the eyes and vision.
If your eyes are exposed to excessive amounts of UV radiation over a short period of time, you are likely to experience an effect called photokeratitis.

Like a “sunburn of the eye”, photokeratitis may be painful and include symptoms such as red eyes, a foreign body sensation or gritty feeling in the eyes, extreme sensitivity to light and excessive tearing. Fortunately, this is usually temporary and rarely causes permanent damage to the eyes.
Long-term exposure to UV radiation, however, can be more serious. Scientific studies and research have shown that exposure to small amounts of UV radiation over a period of many years increases the chance of developing a cataract and may cause damage to the retina, a nerve-rich lining of the eye that is used for seeing. Additionally, chronic exposure to shorter wavelength visible light (i.e. blue and violet light) may also be harmful to the retina.
The longer the eyes are exposed to solar radiation, the greater the risk of developing later in life such conditions as cataracts or macular degeneration. Since it is not clear how much exposure to solar radiation will cause damage, the AOA recommends wearing quality sunglasses that offer UV protection and wearing a hat or cap with a wide brim whenever you spend time outdoors. Also, certain contact lenses can provide additional UV protection.
To provide adequate protection for your eyes, sunglasses should:

• block out 99 to 100 percent of both UV-A and UV-B radiation;
• screen out 75 to 90 percent of visible light;
• be perfectly matched in color and free of distortion and imperfection; and
• have lenses that are gray for proper color recognition.

The lenses in sunglasses should be made from polycarbonate or Trivex® material if you participate in potentially eye-hazardous work or sports. These lenses provide the most impact resistance.
If you spend a lot of time outdoors in bright sunlight, wrap around frames can provide additional protection from the harmful solar radiation.
Don’t forget protection for children and teenagers. They typically spend more time in the sun than adults.
Be sure to see your doctor of optometry at least every two years [recommended schedule of examinations] for a comprehensive eye examination. It is a good way to monitor your eye health, maintain good vision and keep track of your solar radiation protection needs as well as new advances in eye protection.


** souce:http://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/caring-for-your-vision/uv-protection?sso=y

Micheal's Refractive Lense Exchange surgery

1. What convinced you to go through with the surgery? And what made you choose this Clinic?

 I had worked in Korea and knew people who had used Korean surgery before so felt confident with this. I looked on-line and read the different recommendations and also noted that a group, I belong to, mentioned your clinic  in their newsletter.
2. Tell us about what has changed since you had your surgery. What are the major changes, comparing your life before and now after, the surgery?

The major changes include being able to work better at my teaching job because I have clearer eyesight. I love being able to watch a show and see it all so clearly, (but, I don't like the fact that i can see all the lines on my face which were not so obvious to me before. I am really  so pleased to have done this surgery.

3. Were there any inconveniences during the recovery process? Tell us about how satisfied you are with your newly improved vision.

Any inconveniences were so minor, like wearing an eye patch for 4 hours, or remembering to use the eye drops, that they are not really worth mentioning. It was all worth it. I am more than satisfied with my new eyes.   

4. What were the most valuable and memorable experiences at Joeunnun Eye Clinic?

The staff were all so very helpful and understanding. English was not a problem as Moon Joo and others had enough English to understand my needs (thank you). The surgeon was considerate and careful and explained the procedure, so i was not afraid.    

5. Finally, what else do you want to tell us (our medical staff, doctors, and nurses)? Anything is OK, including some of your ideas that may help  us to improve ourselves.

  You all did a very good job. The only suggestion I have is better instructions for finding your clinic. Your map is not clear to us foreigners and even when we asked some Chinese people to help they could not. I would suggest you draw a new map and add the MacDonald's location to it.  Also include that it is within 15 steps of exit 12 or something along these lines.

Thank you to the staff, including nurses, doctors and reception. You all helped make this a comfortable experience and I have recommended your clinic to friends.

Presbyopia surgery

True Living Vision

for an active life without glasses

Presbyopia Treatment!! - Multifocal intra ocular lens.

Freedom from vision restrictions and corrective glasses is the wish of most cataract, presbyopia or astigmatism patients. With the exceptional performance of the ZEISS AT LISA tri family an active life without limitations becomes reality, satisfying the needs of even the most demanding patients.

        
     

Most patients are totally satisfied with the postoperative outcomes and the attained vision quality.

With the ZEISS AT LISA tri family, patients experience enhanced contrast sensitivity resulting in better night vision. Moreover, they report less dysphotopsia and, due to quick neural adaptation*, they can enjoy the benefits of trifocal IOLs shortly after implantation.

In the end, the majority of patients do not need glasses in their daily lives. Spectacle independance after the AT LISA tri implantation reaches nearly
100 %.*

The referral rate for AT LISA tri IOLs from ZEISS is also very high: 97% of the patient treated with these lenses would recommend them to their families and friends; as shown in a recent Mexican study.*


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We had 2015 Membership Training Camps. it was the most fun time where all the participants stay together for two days and learn to become one with each other through the heart. We enjoyed together as we learned to break our limits and challenge ourselves through fun competitions, games, drinking, drinking and drinking liquor)

For Fun, we play competition games with 3 teams. it was crazy, hot time to get actual prize (money).
The pictures are winner and second team.:) Thanks to this chance, we can make team- building, JOEUNNUN EYE clinic bonding.

 

1 Day LASIK/LASEK

you want LASIK/LASEK but you don't have time? you can undergo whole process within just a day.
I want to introduce you  Em's 1 day LASIK surgery. She came from singapore and visit to KOREA
for business trip. She want to receive our 1 day LASIK surgery process on 7th Aug.

1day surgery program procedure
step 1: Thorough preoperative check-up (1 Hour)->step2: customized consultation(30mim)
->step3 refractive surgery (10min)-> recovery surgery (20-30 min)

What We Offer?

What We Offer?

Our comprehensive eye care services will meet all your medical, surgical and optical needs.  We are committed to providing you with the latest technological advances and surgical approaches. Among the services we routinely provide are:

      Vision Correction Surgery  

• Premium  Intraocular lenses Implants
• laser vision correction (Custom All-Lasik &Lasek)
• Complimentary surgery consultations in English

      Presbyopia Treatment

• Various Presbyopia surgery
• No-stitch, no shot cataract surgery
•  Reading glasses contact lens for Presbyopia    

     Comprehensive optometry service     

• Routine & medical eye examinations
• Computerized visual fields and expert glaucoma care
• Comprehensive Eye examinations for all members of the family
• Onsite Optical Center

      Contact Lens

• RGP Lens
• Soft Lens
• Dream Lens

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MOON JOO KIM
Kangnam Joeunnun International Eye Center
y0613v@hanmail.net
Tel: 02-535-8001 / 010-7793-8003

Presbyopia Surgery Center at Kangnam Joeunnun Vision Clinic in Seoul, Korea

Even if you undergo LASIK and LASEK surgery as a young person and achieve perfect vision, you still will develop a condition called presbyopia, typically beginning between the ages of 40 and 50.
Presbyopia is the inability of the eye to focus at all distances, usually noticed when fine print starts to blur. In the past, the usual remedy was to wear reading glasses or special multifocal lenses (bifocal or progressive lenses) for presbyopia. But thesedays, a variety of options for surgical remedies also are available for qualified candidates.

Custom Laser Presbyopia Surgery

Custom laser presbyopia surgery is the surgical method that can effectively correct presbyopia by LASIK and LASEK. One of the first effective surgical options for presbyopia correction involve producing "monovision" during LASIK. Monovision method makes the dominant eye to have good far vision, and the nondominant eye to have near vision. Human brain adapts to the perception difference for a certain period post operation. Another method is "multifocality" which is a method of making the cornea have aspherical shape like the multifocal lens so it has clear vision in all directions.
Custom Laser presbyopia surgery uses both the monovision and multifocal method. Presbyopia correction by monovision method is effective but the correction range is limited due to the discomfort felt from the disparity of eyesight in each eye. Multifocal method maintains symmetric balance in both eyes but decreases near vision. Custom laser laser presbyopia makes the focal point deeper by cutting off the aspherical cornea using the iris recognizing wavefront while maintainig some degree of myopia in the non-dominant side. It uses both monovision and multifocality to overcome the limitations of each method and to recover the near-sighted vision without discomfort.

PresbyMAX Laser Presbyopia Surgery at Kangnam Joeunnun Vision Clinic

PresbyMAX Hybrid is a minimally invasive method for the treatment of presbyopia using the cutting-edge technology of the SCHWIND AMARIS eye laser systems. A different depth of focus is generated in the dominant and non-dominant eye. This ensures an extremely fast visual recovery and an especially high quality of distance vision.

 

 

Major benefits include:

• A faster visual recovery of visual acquity
• Particularly high quality of vision at all distances
• Good spatial vision
• Permanent presbyopia correction by a single surgery
• Precise dianosis of various optical conditions through a comprehensive eye examination prior to surgery

To learn more about presbyopia-correcting surgical options, refer to the following pages for more information.
English website: http://www.visionclinic.co.kr/eng
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lasikinkorea


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*source: www.allaboutvision.com

Why You Should Choose All-Laser Lasik

Traditional LASIK vs. All-laser LASIK

The most important step in custom laser vision correction surgery is the creation of a flap. In order to reach the inner cornea to correct your viison, the doctor must first lift the very thin top layer of your cornea. How that is accomplilshed is the real difference between these two types of surgery.

With traditional LASIK this layer is create by using a blade, known as microkeratome. This hand-held device makes a cut on the eye so when the flap is lifted, there is a hinge created.

With custom all-laser LASIK like that found at Kangnam Joeunnun Vision Clinic, the flap is created by using a computer-guided femtosecond laser. Tiny pulses of infrared light are used to create a series of bubbles that separate the tissues, and the femptosecond laser technology creates the customized flap dimensions and enables the surgeon to create and then lift a highly precise flap with a consistent thickness. This advanced technology is a safer and more precise way to reach the cornea.

Other Advantages of All-laser LASIK

• There are fewer complications while making the flap like flap displacement
• There is lower intraocular pressure when creating a flap with a femtosecond laser
• There is greater flap stability
• There is virtually no chance of infection or inflammation using a laser
• Certain patients who could not have LASIK before due to thin corneas, can now have their vision corrected with custom all-laser LASIK 

The Most Important Part of Surgery - Choosing Surgical Expertise and Experienced Surgeon

The most advanced surgical equipment does not take the place of a doctor's surgical skills and expertise gained from ample experience. At Kangnam Joeunnun International Eye Center in Seoul, Korea we have both skilled and experienced doctor and the most advanced technology for laser vision correction surgeries. The doctor and professsional staff are dedicated to improving your vision and providing life-time eye care for whoever visits the clinic. Dr. Kim has been acknowledged as a leading surgeon in LASIK and LASEK refractive eye surgeries in Korea, and you can trust his expertise and skill in selecting the best option for your custom all-laser LASIK. For your best vision, schedule FREE comprehensive eye examination and consultation at Kangnam Joeunnun Vision Clinic today.

Refer to the following pages for more information.
Google blog: http://bit/ly/1ERE26C
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lasikinkorea
English website: http://www.visionclinic.co.kr/eng

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Emma Nam
Kangnam Joeunnun International Eye Center
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Tel: 02-535-8001 / 010-7733-3964


*source: www.clearviewinstitute.com

Restore Sharp Vision by Z4 LASIK

If you are looking for safe, accurate and comfortable laser eye surgery to correct your vision, Z4 LASIK is the procedure of choice you should consider.

The fastest laser performance

Z4 LASIK is the new generation of LASIK surgery which utilizes the most innovative laser performance called Femto LDV Z4 system developed by Ziemer company. Femto LDV Z4 has the fastest speed among femto lasers. If is 10 to 100 times faster than any other femto laser and has no tissue side effects. More precise corneal flap can be made with faster laser with smaller beam size and lower energy.

The smallest laser spot volume

Femto LDV Z4 has less than 2x2x2 cubic micrometer fine-sized laser spot volume. Such a highly accurate technology makes more precise corneal flap than any other spot laser. The risk of complication is reduced even further as compared to previous techniques.

The gentle way to restore sharp vision

Femto LDV Z4 utilizes the lowest laser pulse energy, which is in the unit of nano Joules. The laser's low energy pulse causes much less thermal damage or inflammation in the corneal bed compared to other femto lasers.


If you are interested in getting your vision corrected, you should consider having your clear vision restored by the new generation, super-fast, ultra-smooth laser performance utilized in Z4 LASIK. Kangnam Joeunnun Vision Clinic was selected as an outstanding hospital for Z4 LASIK by the Swiss Ziemer manufacturer, as the hospital has demonstrated its expertise in the field. Get more information about Z4 LASIK and other eyecare services by visiting our website or contacting us.

Refer to the following pages for more information.
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Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lasikinkorea
English website: http://www.visionclinic.co.kr/eng

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Emma Nam
Kangnam Joeunnun International Eye Center
dongnam2016@gmail.com
Tel: 02-535-8001 / 010-7733-3964

All About Presbyopia - Age-Related Farsightedness

What is Presbyopia?

Presbyopia is defined as the loss of the eye's ability to change focus to see near objects. It is a vision disorder that develops as we age. This condition occurs at approximately 40 years of age. Everyone will eventually develop presbyopia.

 

Signs and Symptoms

The main symptom is the inability to focus on near objects, such as small print on a medicine bottle or in a phone book. Holding print out futher seems to make it easier to read. Patients may complain of needing more light to read, as contrasting ability decreases. Presbyopic eyes also feel fatigues and seem to tire more easily. Some presbyopic patients may also have fluctuating vision, as their eyes are attempting to overcompensate for vision deficit.
 

Causes

Presbyopia is caused by an age-related process. As we age, the lens inside the eye gradually loses its flexibility, making it harder to focus up close. Although it seems to come on suddenly in the early fories, in reality the eye slowly loses its near focusing power throughout life. Prespyopia worsens slowly to about the age of 65, when most reserve focusing power is lost.
 

 

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of presbyopia is made by undergoing a comprehensive eye examination. Your eye doctor will measure your amplitude of accomodation, or reserve near focusing power, and perform a simple refractive test to reveal the condition.
 

Treatment

There is no way to prevent presbyopia as it is a natural aging process, but it is easily treated. Your eye doctor may prescribe reading glasses, bifocals or progressive addition lenses to correct presbyopia. Patients may also decide to be corrected with certain contact lenses, such a multifocal and mono vision contactt lensees. Others may choose to undergo refractive surgical procedure, such as monovision laser vision correction (LASIK). Furthermore, multifocal intraocular lens implants are available to patients.



Kangnam Joeunnun Vision Clinic is 'Republic of Korea Custormer Satisfaction Brand Award 2015' in the ophthalmic division (presbyopia correction). The clinic provides a wide range of high-quality treatments for presbyopia from laser eye surgery to intraocular lens implants.
 
Refer to the following pages for more information.
Google blog: http://bit/ly/1ERE26C
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lasikinkorea
English website: http://www.visionclinic.co.kr/eng

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Emma Nam
Kangnam Joeunnun International Eye Center
dongnam2016@gmail.com
Tel: 02-535-8001 / 010-7733-3964
  

*Source: www.about.com/health

LASIK: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I know if I'm eligible for laser vision correction?

• You must have healthy eyes -- no glaucoma, cataracts, severe dry eye, infection, or any other condition that would affect operation.

• Your vision must be stable for at least a year before surgery.

• If you're pregnant or nursing, your hormonal levels can affect the shape of your eye. You should wait until your hormones are back to normal levels.

• You cannot have a degenerative or autoimmune disease, since this would affect postoperative healing.

• You must be an adult: age 21+ (with some exceptions).

A: Here are some general guidelines:


Your eye care practitioner can help you decide by giving you a comprehensive eye examination to make sure your eyes are healthy and you're a suitable candidate for laser vision correction surgery. He or she will check your eye power and test for glaucoma, cataracts, and other disqualifying conditions. He or she will also use a corneal topographer to photograph and electronically map your eye, and this map will be used to plan your surgery for tthe most precise results possible.

Q: Is LASIK surgery safe?

A: The FDA recognizes LASIK as proven, safe and effective. Laser vision correction uses a cool (non-thermal) beam of light that is computer controlled. The surgeon is ablel to turn the laser on and off at any moment. Further, many safeguards are in place to minimize risks.

Q: How long does LASIK take?

A: The laser surgery itself usually takes less than a minute, but the entire procedure takes approximately 15 minutes per eye. Most surgeons perform LASIK procedure on both eyes at the same time.

Q: What happens during the LASIK procedure?

A: At your surgeon's office, you will lie down in a reclining chair. The surgeon will place anesthetic drops in your eye and position your head under the laser. Your eye lids will be held wide open by an eyelid speculum (retainer). Then, the surgery begins. the surgeon creates a thin flap in the top of the cornea, folds it back out of the way, uses the laser to remove some corneal tissue and then puts the flap back in place. After the surgery, the surgeon will place eye drops or ointment in your eye. You may relax for a little while then head home and rest.

Q: How long does it take to recover?

A: Many surgeons recommend one day of rest for your eyes to recover, but most people who have LASIK go back to work the next day. You may drive as soon as you see well enough, but avoid driving on the day you have surgery. You may resume wearing eye makeup about one week after  your surgery, but throw out your old makeup to decrease the risk of infection.

Q: How many followups will I need after LASIK?

A: You will followup with your surgeon the next day of the surgery, then one week or one month later and then three months later. Your surgeon will let you know if more visits are necessary.

Q: Are there any side effects?

A:  Some people experience dry eye after LASIK, which usually is relieved with eye drops and disappears over time. A small number of patients (probably fewer than 1 percent) experience regression, a gradual worsening of vision. If this happens, consult with your eye care practitioner to examine the problem and to see if retreatment is appropriate. Kangnam Joeunun Vision Clinic is providing a lifetime care for any patient who has visited the clinic, reducing the concerns of those who are worried about the consequences after LASIK.

Q: How much does laser vision correction cost?

A: The costs vary from one surgeon to the next and depend upon the type of laser used in the procedure. The average cost for laser-based vision correction procedure in Korea is about ₩1,200,000 to ₩2,000,000 for both eyes. It is best to consult with staffs at an eye clinic about how to finance a procedure.

Have more questions about LASIK and don't know where to ask?
The absolute best source of information about LASIK is a LASIK surgeon, and Kangnam Joeunnun International Eye Center provides free consultation and free eye examination. All you have to do is make an appointment and visit!

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Celebrities Who Had Lasik

Lasik is a type of surgery which uses lasers to reshape an individual's cornea and improve their vision. Several famous people have had Lasik eye surgery. Actors, musicians and athletes have all had the procedure. Some celebrities even filmed their experience for reality television.

Who is the most famous person who had Lasik? Kim Kardashian tops our list. The reality TV star underwent Lasik eye surgery on her show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." She was scared about having the procedure, but her vision improved immediately. Other famous people who had their Lasik surgeries filmed include Kristin Cavallari, Jessica Simpson, and Lisa Ling.

Several professional athletes have improved their game by having Lasik eye surgery. NBA player LeBron James had Lasik eye surgery in 2007. His shooting average increased after the procedure. Professional golfer Tiger Woods had his first Lasik eye surgery in 1999 and he underwent the procedure a second time eight years later. NFL player Tiki Barber had Lasik eye surgery in 2000. He says, "It's been four years since my surgery and I've had no complications and remain thrilled with my vision."

Would you prefer to wear glasses or have Lasik eye surgery? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian underwent Lasik eye surgery on her show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."

Supermodel Cindy Crawford is very happy with her Lasik surgery. She says,"The procedure was painless and I can see so much clearer now. It’s great to wake up in the middle of the night and watch television without my glasses, and, best of all, I can drive without glasses or contacts. I would recommend it to anyone."



Nicole Kidman has said of her Lasik eye surgery, “I was walking around legally blind. Now I have 20-20 vision. I can’t believe I spent so many years blurry, but I think that coincides with how I was feeling. Now I notice if people are watching me, but I also smile right back if someone waves, which helps.”



NBA player Lebron James had Lasik eye surgery in 2007.



Actor Brad Pitt had Lasik eye surgery around 2010.



Reporter Lisa Ling had her Lasik surgery live on "The View."

*Source: www.ranker.com

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