Laser Eye Surgery Blog

Abedro Extra CXL is a corneal collagen crosslinking procedure developed by Abedro, a company based in the United States. This method enhances the collagen bonding strength in the cornea, helping to reinforce weakened corneal tissue and provide increased stability and safety.

What if I accidentally close my eyes during LASIK or LASEK surgery? What if the anesthesia wears off during LASIK surgery?

The cornea right after vision correction surgery is more prone to dryness and irritation, so it needs to be carefully managed. For individuals who have had vision correction surgery within the past month, exposure to fine dust before the surgical site has fully healed can easily lead to infection or inflammation, so extra care is necessary.

LASIK is a surgery that reshapes the cornea using a laser to change the eye's refractive power, and it has no direct connection to presbyopia. Presbyopia usually starts in the mid-40s and is closely related to aging. There is also a belief that vision correction surgery can cause cataracts to develop faster, but this is not supported by medical evidence.

From SMILE LASIK to CLEAR LASIK and the latest SMART LASIK, all these procedures share the same fundamental surgical method, meaning they all offer fast visual recovery, a quick return to daily activities, and a high level of safety. As each new generation has evolved, advanced laser systems have introduced automated error correction, reducing the impact of surgical variables.

Corneal cross-linking (CXL) is a procedure designed to prevent corneal ectasia and reduce the risk of myopia regression after refractive surgery. Patients with these conditions have a higher risk of post-surgery complications such as corneal ectasia or myopia regression. In such cases, CXL is often recommended as a preventive measure during refractive surgery.

In Korea, the average cost of CLEAR LASIK laser eye surgery is $1530.77. The highest price is $1716.11, while the lowest is $1427.81. (updated on Feb 1, 2025)