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Types and Cost Range of Presbyopia Surgery

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Types and Cost Range of Presbyopia Surgery The cost of presbyopia surgery can vary depending on the clinic, but in general, presbyopia-correcting cataract surgery is considered high-cost . This is largely due to the use of premium intraocular lenses , which are specially designed to correct both cataracts and presbyopia simultaneously. By comparison, presbyLASIK procedures are typically less expensive than lens-based surgeries. Although LASIK involves the use of high-end excimer laser technology, there are no physical lenses implanted, making it more affordable. When Is Presbyopia Lens Implantation Better Than PrebyLASIK? If the patient has significant cataract progression, presbyopia lens implantation is the more appropriate option. Cataracts are caused by the aging of the eye’s natural lens, and this change gradually begins around the age of 40 — the same time presbyopia begins to appear. However, for patients in their early 40s , lens implantation may not be ideal if the natural l...
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What If Vision Declines After Lens Implant Surgery?

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What If Vision Declines After Lens Implant Surgery? Lens implant surgery is a safe and effective option for individuals with thin corneas, very high prescriptions, or irregular corneal shapes, where laser vision correction may not be suitable. When vision worsens after a vision correction surgery, it is often due to myopic regression—a condition where the cornea thickens again after being reshaped by laser. However, in the case of lens implant surgery, t here is no risk of myopic regression because the cornea remains untouched. Could Long-Term Lens Implantation Cause Problems? ICL (Implantable Contact Lens) is made from Collamer, a biocompatible material composed of a polymer of collagen and HEMA. It contains a small amount of highly purified collagen, making it safe for the human body. As the first lens material approved by the FDA, it has been proven to be both safe and effective. When Is Lens Implant Surgery Recommended? Lens implantation is typically recommended for patients who ar...
Location: South Korea, Seoul, Gangnam District, Teheran-ro, 107 메디타워 9층
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Why Is SMILE Pro More Expensive Than Standard SMILE LASIK?

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Why Is SMILE Pro More Expensive Than Standard SMILE LASIK? SMILE Pro is significantly more expensive than traditional SMILE LASIK, mainly due to the high cost of advanced laser equipment required for the procedure. Clinics that already offer SMILE must purchase a completely new laser system to perform SMILE Pro. On top of that, the disposable instruments and materials used during the surgery are also more expensive. Does the higher price of SMILE Pro guarantee better results? Not necessarily. If a patient has no complications after standard SMILE, the results can be just as good. However, SMILE Pro offers enhanced features designed to reduce the risk of complications and improve precision. It’s considered an upgraded version of SMILE that may lead to faster recovery, better centration, and improved patient comfort. While the core outcome may be similar, SMILE Pro is often chosen for its added safety and potential for more refined results. Why Do Eye Clinics Invest in Expensive, State-o...
Location: South Korea, Seoul, Gangnam District, Teheran-ro, 107 메디타워 9층
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Can People with Astigmatism Undergo SMILE LASIK?

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Can People with Astigmatism Undergo SMILE LASIK? Astigmatism with a certain level of myopia can be corrected with SMILE LASIK. In contrast, in cases of hyperopia combined with astigmatism, correction with SMILE may not be possible. The majority of people with astigmatism can be corrected with SMILE. However, SMILE May not be Suitable for Those with Only Astigmatism as Follows: LASIK and LASEK correct vision by ablating the cornea, and even a small amount of ablation can achieve correction. However, SMILE does not remove tissue by burning it away. Instead, it separates a layer within the cornea and removes it manually. For this method, a certain amount of tissue volume is required, so a certain degree of myopia is needed to allow proper separation and handling of the lenticule. Therefore, SMILE is generally only possible when a sufficient amount of myopia is present. What If You Have High Astigmatism but Want SMILE LASIK? High astigmatism can place certain limitations on SMILE LASIK, as...
Location: South Korea, Seoul, Gangnam District, Teheran-ro, 107 메디타워 9층
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Does Corrected Vision Last a Lifetime after Lens Implantation Surgery?

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Does Corrected Vision Last a Lifetime after Lens Implantation Surgery? Many people believe that since lens implantation surgery doesn’t involve reshaping the cornea but simply placing a lens inside the eye, the resulting vision will last a lifetime. However, this isn’t always the case. Even after lens implantation, myopia can still progress, especially in individuals who had high myopia before surgery. While it’s commonly thought that myopia stops progressing after reaching adulthood, in some cases—particularly with high degrees of myopia—vision can continue to change even into adulthood. That said, such cases are not very common, and for most people, vision tends to stabilize after the age of 20, so there’s usually no major reason for concern. Is There a Risk with the Implanted Lens after Lens Implantation Surgery? After undergoing lens implantation surgery, many patients wonder whether the lens placed inside the eye could cause issues later on. The surgery is typically done to correc...
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Does Vision Correction Surgery cause Presbyopia to Come Earlier?

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Does Vision Correction Surgery cause Presbyopia to Come Earlier? Vision correction surgery itself does not accelerate the aging of the crystalline lens, which is the main cause of presbyopia. However, the surgical outcome—whether a person ends up with perfect vision, mild myopia, or mild hyperopi —can affect when presbyopia is first noticed. If mild myopia remains after surgery, people may notice the symptoms of presbyopia a bit later, because their eyes can still focus on nearby objects. On the other hand, if mild hyperopia remains, presbyopia symptoms may appear earlier because their eyes already struggle to see things up close. This variation doesn’t mean the surgery failed. Even when the surgery is successful, the small residual refractive error can affect how early or late presbyopia symptoms are felt—usually by a difference of 3 to 4 years. If I Had Vision Correction Surgery, Can I Still Get Presbyopia or Cataract Surgery Later? Yes, you can. These days, many people undergo combi...
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Does the Corneal Tissue Removed during SMILE LASIK Surgery Regenerate?

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Does the Corneal Tissue Removed during SMILE LASIK Surgery Regenerate? All types of vision correction surgery involve removing a portion of the corneal stroma (the inner corneal tissue). • In LASEK, the surface epithelium is removed and the stroma is reshaped. • In LASIK, a flap is created, lifted, and then the stroma is reshaped underneath. • In SMILE, a small 2 mm incision is used to extract a lenticule from the stroma. Reshaping corneal stroma is a necessary process for laser-based vision correction surgery. If the tissue regenerates, it would result in a decline in visual correction, which is known as regression. If regression occurs, further vision correction would require additional reshaping of the stroma, meaning more tissue would need to be removed. If the Corneal Stroma doesn’t Regenerate after Surgery, What Happens to the Space Where Tissue was Removed? The cornea is structured like a series of thin layers stacked together. After stromal tissue is removed during ...
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