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When does an intraocular lens need to be exchanged?

IOL exchange may be considered if a lens becomes dislocated, if its power is significantly different from what the eye needs, or if substantial lens-related symptoms persist despite treatment of other causes. Because an exchange procedure carries its own risks, we carefully weigh the expected benefits against the complexity and potential complications of surgery.

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What tests are used to diagnose retinal diseases?

Common tests include a dilated retinal examination and optical coherence tomography (OCT). Depending on the condition, we may also use ultra-widefield retinal imaging, ocular ultrasound, or fluorescei...
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Can you assess my risk of glare and halos at night before surgery?

Preoperative testing can identify factors that may contribute to glare and halos, including corneal shape, higher-order aberrations, pupil size, and dry eye. We use these findings to select and plan a...
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Which vision correction procedure is right for me—LASIK, LASEK, or implantable lenses?

The best option depends on the results of a comprehensive eye examination. We assess your corneal thickness and shape, degree of nearsightedness and astigmatism, dry eye symptoms, pupil size, and reti...
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What are your opening hours and closing days?

According to the clinic’s published schedule, we are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch break is from 1:00 p.m. to 2...
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If there is bleeding inside my eye, will I need surgery right away?

It depends on what caused the bleeding and the condition of the retina. In some cases, vitreous hemorrhage can be monitored while the blood clears. However, prompt evaluation and possibly surgery may ...
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How do I get to the clinic from Gangnam Station?

First Samsung Eye Clinic is located on the 5th floor of Hongwoo Building 2, 22 Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, near Gangnam Station. The clinic is approximately a two-minute walk from Exit 6. P...
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Will surgery guarantee the vision I want?

No particular level of vision or surgical outcome can be guaranteed. Results depend on your eye condition, vision before surgery, other eye diseases, and healing response. Before proceeding, it is imp...
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Can I have vision correction surgery if I have severe myopia or thin corneas?

Severe nearsightedness or thin corneas do not automatically rule out every type of vision correction. However, we need to determine whether enough corneal tissue would remain after treatment and check...
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How soon can I return to work or exercise after vision correction surgery?

Recovery varies according to the procedure and the individual. Discomfort and fluctuating vision may last longer after LASEK, while temporary dryness or fluctuations in vision can also occur after LAS...
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Can glare and halos that started after LASIK be treated?

Additional treatment may be considered if glare and halos are related to an irregular cornea or the position of the original treatment zone. However, dry eye, pupil size, or changes in the natural len...
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What are my options if another laser procedure is not safe for my corneas?

If further corneal laser treatment is not appropriate, glasses, contact lenses, or an implantable lens may be considered, depending on the eye. If corneal ectasia is suspected, stabilizing the cornea ...
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What is a Light Adjustable Lens (LAL), and what are its advantages?

A Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) is an intraocular lens whose optical power can be adjusted with light after cataract surgery. Its main advantage is that nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism ...