What is the reason for choosing an ophthalmic clinic for your vision correction surgery?
Recommendation from friends? Many celebrity surgery cases? Large scale of hospital? Famous doctors? Great number of surgery cases? Long history?
These cannot justify your choice of ophthalmic clinic for your surgery that you will undergo once in your life.
Make sure to check the best system that the ophthalmic clinic is equipped with to ensure the best surgical results and safety.
“B&VIIT can offer a proven track record.”
👁️ Best Cataract Surgery for Presbyopia: Which Lens Is Right for You?
If you’re over 40 and starting to rely on reading glasses, you may be experiencing presbyopia—a natural aging process that affects your ability to focus on near objects. As presbyopia progresses, many patients also develop cataracts, making vision even…
How Much Does SMILE Pro Cost in Korea? Full Price Breakdown (2026 Guide)
South Korea has become one of the world’s leading destinations for vision correction surgery, attracting thousands of international patients every year. Among the newest technologies available, SMILE Pro surgery is gaining global attention for its fast recovery and minimally…
When Can I Use My Phone or Laptop After Vision Correction Surgery?
One of the most frequently asked questions from international patients after vision correction surgery is: “When can I safely use my phone or laptop again?” Although your surgery may be completed within a short time, your eyes are still…
A Sneak Peak of the SMILE Pro Procedure
SMILE Pro Procedure Step-by-Step｜Vision Correction at B&VIIT Eye Center If you are considering vision correction surgery, one of the most common questions is:“What actually happens during the procedure?” To help patients feel more confident and informed, B&VIIT Eye Center…
Why SMILE LASIK Has Become the #1 Vision Correction Surgery in Korea
A guide for international patients considering world-class laser eye surgery in Seoul Korea is one of the global leaders in vision correction, attracting thousands of international patients every year. There are various procedures available. Among them, SMILE LASIK has…
No Suction Loss in SMILE Surgery: SMILE PRO to the Rescue!
How to Avoid Suction Loss in SMILE surgery SMILE surgery is becoming a global trend in vision correction surgery due to its minimal corneal damage and quick recovery time. However, some people worry about the occurrence of suction loss…
Remember 3 Things for Safe ICL Surgery!
To restore vision once it has been impaired, it is necessary to undergo vision correction surgery. Vision correction surgery includes two main types: laser vision correction surgery, which reshapes the cornea using lasers, and ICL surgery (Implantable Collamer Lens),…
Easy At-Home Solutions for Managing Dry Eyes
Dry eyes can result from issues with tear production or rapid tear evaporation, which affect the balance of the tear film. The tear film comprises three layers: mucin, aqueous, and lipid. The lipid layer, containing oils, is essential in…
Post-surgery care tips for SMILE surgery
SMILE surgery is not only less painful post-surgery but also has a fast recovery time. If you rest sufficiently on the day of the surgery, you can enjoy most of your daily activities normally from the next day. This…
3 Possible Causes of Vision Deterioration After ICL surgery!
For patients with thin corneas or high myopia and high hyperopia, vision can be corrected through ICL surgery. Lens implantation surgery places special lenses inside the iris. These lenses offer freedom from conditions like corneal thickness and enable broad…
Persistent Eye Redness: Causes and Treatments
If your eye redness persists, it’s important to identify the cause and seek appropriate treatment. Discovering that the whites of your eyes are red when you look in the mirror can be alarming, making you wonder if you need…
Exploring the Possibility of SMILE surgery in Your 40s!
Can You Undergo SMILE surgery in Your 40s? SMILE surgery is a surgical method that combines the advantages of traditional LASIK and LASEK. With minimal corneal damage, this procedure results in less pain and faster recovery, and reduces the…
How to Avoid SMILE surgery Side Effects!
What are the potential side effects after SMILE surgery? SMILE surgery, one of the methods of vision correction surgery, is gaining popularity due to its short operation time and quick recovery. As you can resume daily activities and even…
SMILE PRO VS. SMILE: What is the Difference?
Let’s explore the differences between SMILE Pro and SMILE! Many people have been eagerly awaiting the release of SMILE Pro in South Korea. SMILE Pro is an advanced vision correction procedure that has evolved from SMILE surgery. As it…
Is it okay to rub your eyes after LASIK or LASEK surgery?
When you receive vision correction surgery such as LASIK, LASEK, or lens implantation, not only is the surgery itself important, but maintaining proper care after surgery also plays a crucial role in maintaining corrected vision. Therefore, if you experience…
Understanding the Difference: SMILE vs. LASIK
Are you tired of relying on glasses or contact lenses to see clearly? Laser vision correction offers a life-changing solution for many individuals seeking freedom from visual aids. Two popular options in this realm are SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule…
Do I need PRP after vision correction surgery?
There are various vision correction surgery methods, but the possible surgical methods may vary depending on each eye condition. In particular, LASEK surgery is recommended for people who have severe myopia or astigmatism or who have relatively thin corneas.…
ICL Surgery and its 6 Advantages
In a world where technological advancements are transforming every aspect of our lives, it’s no surprise that eye care has also seen remarkable innovations. One such breakthrough is Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) surgery, a revolutionary procedure that offers a…
What are the differences between LASIK, LASEK, and SMILE?
There are currently various vision correction surgeries including LASIK, LASEK, and SMILE. If you are looking into surgical methods for vision correction for the first time, you may not know what each surgery is and what the differences are…
5 Differences between ICL Surgery and Laser Eye Surgery
Laser eye surgery has become synonymous with vision correction surgery but there are different types of surgery out there. One of the most recent advancements in Refractive Surgery is a procedure where a special lens is inserted into the…
Is SMILE surgery really safe?
“SMILE surgery is very popular these days, but it just came out. Is it really safe?” – International patient at B&VIIT Eye Center This is a question we get asked frequently by our patients as they are curious about…
Laser Eye Surgery FAQs – Part 2
In our previous blog we discussed some of the most frequently asked questions regarding vision correction. Questions such as: ‘What is the downtime after the surgery?’, ‘How long do I need to stay in Korea after the surgery?’ and…
Laser Eye Surgery FAQs – Part 1
Despite not being a new type of procedure anymore, very few people still know exactly what laser eye surgery is and as a result often have thousands of questions regarding the procedure. Obviously this makes absolute sense as anybody…
What are the expected symptoms after laser eye surgery?
Symptoms after getting your vision correction surgery are very common and are usually a good sign. It means your body and eyes are healing. In some cases, the healing time can take up to six months but depending on…
How long does the corrected vision last? What about using the computer/screens intensively after laser eye surgery?
An important thing to know is that the human body is constantly changing and nothing remains constant. The same holds true for the development of our eyes. While it is true that laser eye surgery, whether it be LASEK,…
When can I not get SMILE?
What is SMILE? SMILE or, Small Incision Lenticule Extraction, is the newest advancement in the laser eye surgery and vision correction industry. SMILE is an improvement on the already well established and at its creation, revolutionary, laser eye surgeries…
What is the best age to get laser eye surgery?
Introduction When asking the question: ‘What is the best age for vision correction?’ Unfortunately, as with all things medical, there is no hard and fast answer. Just as we have unique fingerprints and voices, so our eyes are also…
Laser Eye Surgery Safety and Success
In this article we will be exploring some of the most anxiety inducing questions prospective patients have when it comes to vision correction or having laser eye surgery. Even with millions of cases being performed globally every year some…
One-day laser eye surgery at B&VIIT
Nobody likes spending time at the doctor, and if you do, you are definitely in the minority. But for most people, doctors visits usually involve getting something fixed that is broken. Given this fact most people find it preferable…
Macular Degeneration
In the previous article we looked at the retina, specifically its location in the eye, what its function is and how it operates. In this article we will take a closer look at Macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is a…
Personalized process of examination for custom Ortho-K lens
Intro B&VIIT is regarded as one of the leading vision correction clinics in Korea for a variety of reasons. Since it is the biggest clinic in Korea, B&VIIT uses AI technology to evaluate and diagnose patients with over 500,000…
What is the retina and how does it assist with vision?
Basic breakdown of the eye In order to understand the retina and the functions it serves, we need to first take a look at the human eye. The eye consists of many different and complex parts, but we will…
B&VIIT Eye Care System
What is dry eye syndrome? In our previous blog we took a look at what an ocular surface disease is, the most common of which is Dry eye syndrome and we also looked at how the OSDI, ocular surface…
Dry eye self-test
Introduction In order to understand what the ocular surface disease index is, first we need to understand a little more about what an ocular surface disease is. What is OSD? An ocular surface disease indicates some sort of damage…
Vision correction for kids
Why vision is important Obviously it doesn’t need to be stated how much we value our eyesight. Conducting any type of basic or simple task is extremely difficult when our vision is impaired. Having better vision for longer periods…
Suitable cataract candidates and conservative approach
Intro on what is cataracts (link to previous article) As mentioned in the previous article here(link) cataracts are another cause of vision impairment amongst the elderly. Cataracts appear as protein in the eye starts to degenerate due to age,…
Presbyopia and Cataracts
Intro Have you ever wondered why when you show somebody something in a book, or on your phone, they take the screen and recoil their head while extending their hand far out ahead of them? As if you handed…
Eleven Options at B&VIIT
What people think of when they hear vision correction – Lasek Most people when thinking about vision correction still think of LASEK. As it was the first widely adopted and reliable procedure, it’s the go to very any type…
Why is One-day PIOL possible in Korea?
What is PIOL? Before we can understand the ‘why’ we have to comprehend the ‘what’. So what is PIOL? PIOL or, Phakic intraocular lens, is a modern vision correction surgery technique that was developed for patients who are not…
Precautions before and after surgery
Need to know Precautions to vision correction procedures are just as important as the actual procedure. Having vision correction surgery done is joint responsibility by the clinic, the doctor and YOU, the patient. The way you take care of…
How lasers have changed vision correction
Brief history of vision correction Vision impairment is a problem that has plagued mammals for millennia. The first solution to fixing vision problems was to use glasses in order to rectify poor vision. The first glasses were developed as…
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is also one of those confusing medical terms that people don’t know the meaning of and also don’t dare ask. In actual fact if you have read our article on Myopia and Hyperopia then you are already halfway…
Myopia and Hyperopia
When discussing matters of eyesight, it is common to hear phrases like: Myopia, Hyperopia, Retina, lens etc. thrown around. But does anybody actually know what any of these terms mean? The real truth is that most people just nod…
Vision correction – Why some people can choose their procedure and other can’t
How vision correction helps us and common misunderstandings Vision correction is an extremely confusing topic for most people. Regardless of what country you come from. From the examination process, to the choices available and even the down time and…
Avellino Universal DNA Test
We conduct more than 60 types of precise examination in 15 stages over a period of 2~3 hours to ensure safer surgery. Also, we implement 100% Avellino corneal dystrophy test (universal DNA test) for all clients. Avellino corneal dystrophy…