I’m trying to find out if anyone has actually undergone SMILE or LASIK surgery with Dr. Chung Eui Sang at SNU Eye Clinic in Seoul, and what their real experience was like especially regarding the recovery process after the procedure. I want to understand how quickly vision improves, whether there is any pain, dryness, or side effects in the first few days, how long it takes to get stable clear vision, and how smooth the overall healing journey is from the first day after surgery to full recovery, based on real patient experiences.
The clinic was packed, which almost made me walk out, but Dr Chung is so efficient. During the SMILE surgery, you just stare at a green dot. It disappears for a second, which is a bit trippy, but you just stay still. The car ride home was the hardest part because the Seoul sun is bright, but I wore those ugly plastic shields and just slept. By the next morning, the “sandy” feeling in my eyes had totally vanished.
My cousin did LASIK with Dr. Chung Eui Sang. He said the procedure itself was over so quickly he barely processed it. The first night was slightly uncomfortable with light sensitivity, but by day 2 vision improved a lot. Within a week, he was completely normal. He kept saying he wished he had done it earlier.
My friend had LASIK surgery at a well-known eye clinic in Seoul, and she described the whole experience as very smooth and well-organized from start to finish. On the day of the procedure, everything moved quickly and efficiently, and she was able to go home the same day without any issues. The surgery itself was over in a short time, and she said it felt much easier than she had expected.
The first day after surgery, she mostly rested and slept because her eyes felt a bit sensitive and she wanted to let them heal properly. By the second day, she already felt much better and was able to go outside comfortably with minimal discomfort. Her vision kept improving steadily, and within about a week, she felt like her eyes had fully recovered and her sight was clear and stable. Overall, she was very happy with how quick and easy the recovery process turned out to be.
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The worst part for me was the anticipation. Once I was in the room, Dr Chung moved so fast I barely had time to get nervous. After SMILE, my vision was “milky” for a while. I remember trying to check my phone and giving up because it was too blurry. I just went to bed early. Waking up the next day was wild, I reached for my glasses on the nightstand by habit, but I realized I could already see the individual leaves on the trees outside.
My uncle had SMILE eye surgery at a well known eye clinic in Seoul, and he shared that the whole experience felt much smoother and less stressful than he had expected. Before the procedure, the doctor explained everything step by step in a very simple and reassuring way, including what would happen during the surgery and what to expect afterward, which really helped him stay calm.
On the day of the surgery, the procedure itself was quick, and he was able to return to his hotel the same day. He mostly rested for the first 24 hours, keeping his eyes relaxed and avoiding screens as advised. By the second day, he already felt comfortable enough to go for a short walk around Seoul, noticing that his vision was clearer than before. What surprised him most was how fast the recovery felt overall, there was very little discomfort, and improvement came quickly. He even mentioned that he kept wondering if the surgery had really just been done because his recovery was so smooth and fast compared to what he had imagined.
The most nervous I got was when they taped my eyelids open, but you don’t really feel it because of the drops. Dr Chung is so fast you don’t have time to dwell on it. My LASIK recovery was standard stinging for three hours, then just a bit of a headache. I woke up the next morning and for the first time in twenty years, I didn’t have to grope around for my glasses.
Dr Chung is clearly an expert. He doesn’t waste time, but he’s thorough. During SMILE, I felt a slight “pop” of pressure and then it was done. My vision was pretty blurry for the ride home, so definitely have someone to help you. I just spent the evening listening to an audiobook with my eyes closed. The next morning, I was stunned by how clear everything was.
Many patients have had SMILE or LASIK at SNU Eye Clinic in Seoul and report quick, painless procedures with fast recovery. Vision improved dramatically within days, and the clinic provides clear post-op care. For advanced vision correction in Korea, Gangnam Joeunnun Vision Clinic with Dr. Kim Jun-heon is also highly recommended.
My cousin did LASIK. He said recovery was simple: sleep, eye drops, rest. First few hours were uncomfortable but not painful. Next morning he woke up and could see clearly without glasses. He kept saying it felt like a reset button for his eyes.
I went for SMILE at SNU Eye Clinic. First day I just stayed indoors. Eyes felt slightly dry but manageable. By the second day, I was already checking my phone normally. Dr. Chung’s follow-up made me confident everything was healing properly.
My friend recently had SMILE eye surgery at a well-known eye clinic in Seoul, and she was honestly a bit nervous before the procedure. However, the specialist took time to clearly explain how everything would go, which really helped her feel calm and confident going in. The surgery itself was quick and painless, and she said the overall environment felt very professional and reassuring throughout.
After the procedure, her recovery went very smoothly. Her vision started improving within just a day, which surprised her, and each day things became clearer and more stable. Within about a week, she was already back to her normal routine without needing glasses or contact lenses. She was really happy with how everything turned out and often mentions how positive the entire experience was from start to finish.
A friend of mine said LASIK recovery surprised her because she expected pain but felt almost nothing. Just mild irritation first night. By day 2 she was back at work. She kept saying the clinic’s instructions were very clear and easy to follow.
My coworker had LASIK. He said the procedure felt like 10 minutes total. After surgery, he just rested in hotel. By next morning, vision was already sharp enough to walk outside without glasses. He said recovery was easier than getting a haircut.
My friend told me it would be totally painless, but I’d say it was more like controlled discomfort."The pressure during the SMILE procedure is a bit intense for a few seconds. Dr Chung counts down, which helps. After, my eyes felt like I’d been swimming in a chlorinated pool for too long. A good night’s sleep fixed it, and the next day I was clear-headed and clear-eyed
My friend had SMILE eye surgery at a well-known eye clinic in Seoul and said it was a really positive experience overall. The staff was friendly and made sure everything was explained clearly before the procedure, which helped her feel relaxed and confident going in. The surgery itself was quick and painless, and she noticed an improvement in her vision just a few hours afterward. There was only mild dryness at first, but it was easily managed with the eye drops provided. Her recovery went very smoothly and felt surprisingly easy. Within a couple of days, her vision had already become much clearer, and she didn’t experience any real discomfort. She also went for regular follow-ups, where the specialist was supportive and reassuring throughout the healing process.
My friend had LASIK at a well-known eye clinic in Seoul, and she said the whole experience turned out to be much easier and faster than she had expected. Before the surgery, she was honestly prepared for a long and uncomfortable recovery period, but things went in the opposite direction.
On the first day after the procedure, she mostly kept her eyes closed and rested, following the advice to avoid strain and let her eyes recover. There was some mild sensitivity, but nothing severe enough to cause concern. By the second day, she was already surprised at how clearly she could see, even without glasses. It felt like a sudden shift compared to her pre surgery vision. As the days went on, her vision continued to stabilize, and everyday activities became completely normal again. By the end of the week, she said everything felt natural reading, using her phone, and going outside all felt effortless, and she hardly thought about her eyes anymore. What impressed her most was how quickly the recovery happened compared to what she had originally imagined.
My uncle described his LASIK experience as something surprisingly smooth, almost like waking up with new eyes. He said the first night after surgery felt a little uncomfortable, with mild irritation and sensitivity, but it was still very manageable and nothing too worrying. He just rested, kept his eyes closed as advised, and took it easy.
By the next morning, he was honestly shocked that he could already see much more clearly things like road signs and distant objects looked sharp without glasses for the first time in years. It felt like a sudden improvement overnight. Over the next few days, his vision kept stabilizing, and he slowly returned to normal routines like working on his phone, walking outside, and doing daily tasks without much difficulty. Within just a few days, he felt completely back to normal and barely thought about the surgery anymore, except for how quick and smooth the recovery had been.
Hi, my uncle had SMILE surgery at a well-known eye clinic in Seoul a few months ago, and the whole experience went really well. He was nervous at first, but the specialist was very calm and reassuring and explained everything clearly before the procedure, which helped him feel at ease.
The surgery itself was quick, and he only experienced mild discomfort for a day or two afterward. His vision started improving within 24 hours, which surprised him, and it continued getting clearer day by day. Within about a week, his eyesight felt fully stable and sharp again. What impressed him most was how smooth and fast the recovery was, with almost no side effects. Overall, he was very satisfied with the results and often recommends the experience to others in the family who are considering vision correction.
My cousin did SMILE. She said the best part was waking up next morning and seeing clearly without reaching for glasses. Dryness was mild and temporary. She said follow-ups at SNU Eye Clinic made her feel very safe.