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QDoes 2DAY LASEK mean I will be fully recovered in two days?+
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‘2DAY’ is the name of a programme described by Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, not a guarantee of complete recovery or departure two days later. Surface healing, removal of a protective contact lens, stable vision and returning to work can occur at different times. Ask the doctor about your required follow-up and activity restrictions, and plan around those instructions.
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QWhere is Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, and which floor should I go to?+
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The address is 4F and 6F, Tongyeong Building, 405 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, about a one-minute walk from Exit 10 of Gangnam Station on Subway Line 2. The clinic lists vision correction examinations and outpatient care on the 6th floor, and presbyopia/cataract examinations and surgery facilities on the 4th floor. Check your appointment confirmation for the floor where you should first check in.
QWhat are Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic’s opening hours?+
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Published hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00–18:30, and Saturday 09:30–16:30, with a lunch break from 13:00–14:00, all in Korean time. The clinic is closed on Wednesdays, Sundays and public holidays, and advertises evening appointments on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Confirm the examination check-in deadline and the exact hours and services for evening appointments before visiting.
QCan I contact Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic if I do not speak Korean?+
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The clinic has English and Mongolian websites and contact channels for international enquiries, so you can enquire before travelling to Korea. A website in your language does not by itself confirm interpretation throughout examinations and surgical explanations, or free interpretation. Tell Aurora your preferred language and whether you need support for the consultation, examination or surgical explanation, so availability, format and fees can be checked.
QWhat are Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic’s official contact details?+
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The main number is +82-2-553-0210; the English website lists +82-10-5772-0210 for international enquiries, and the Mongolian-language direct line is +82-10-4380-0210. The email address is gangnamsmile00@gmail.com and the official website is https://www.smile-i.co.kr. For this Aurora campaign, you can continue through the Aurora channel where you saw the advertisement; these contacts should not be treated as 24-hour emergency medical services.
QCan you recommend the best vision correction procedure straight away?+
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There is no single best procedure for everyone. Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic’s doctors assess factors such as prescription, corneal thickness and shape, tear condition and lifestyle before explaining the available options. You can also consider continuing with glasses or contact lenses, or postponing surgery.
QCan test results from my home country confirm whether I can have surgery before I travel to Korea?+
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Previous eye test results can inform a consultation, but they cannot replace Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic’s in-person examination and medical assessment to confirm suitability. If you would like a preliminary record review, ask which results are needed, in what language and how to submit them. Even after preliminary advice, the procedure or schedule may change following your examination in Korea.
QHow long should I stop wearing contact lenses before my Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic examination?+
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Contact lenses can affect corneal shape and examination measurements, so ask Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic in advance how long you need to stop wearing them before your examination. The required interval depends on the lens type, such as soft, rigid or orthokeratology lenses, and your wearing history; one interval does not apply to every lens. Before arranging flights and your examination, tell the clinic your lens type, how long you have worn it and when you last wore it, and obtain your preparation instructions. Have glasses available to use while you are not wearing your contact lenses.
QWhat does the detailed eye examination assess?+
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Vision correction assessment examines factors such as prescription, corneal thickness and shape, dry eye and other eye conditions to assess suitability and options. Lens implantation may require additional measurements, including the space inside the eye. Ask for the tests planned for you and any additional fees; a test count in promotional material is not an identical checklist for every patient.
QHow long should I stay in Korea for vision correction at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic?+
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Your stay cannot be determined from procedure time alone; it needs to allow for examination, surgery, early recovery and required follow-up. LASIK, LASEK, NEW SMILE and lens implantation may involve different follow-up needs, and individual findings can change the schedule. Share your planned arrival and departure dates, then obtain the clinic’s recommended visit schedule and pre-departure requirements before arranging flights and accommodation.
QDo I need follow-up appointments after surgery at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic?+
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Follow-up is needed to check healing and eye health even if you can see well. Before leaving Korea, obtain the required dates, what will be checked and whether follow-up fees are included. Confirm separately with the clinic whether any review can be carried out locally after you return home instead of in Korea.
QWhat should I do if I have severe eye pain or worsening vision after vision correction?+
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Seek immediate eye assessment; do not wait for your scheduled appointment or a reply from Aurora. Contact Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic promptly, but if it cannot assess you quickly, use an urgent eye service or emergency department where you are. If you need emergency assistance in Korea, call 119; abroad, use local emergency services. Do not drive yourself or add or change eye drops on your own.
QWhat risks should I understand before vision correction at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic?+
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Different vision correction procedures have different risks, and freedom from side effects cannot be guaranteed. With laser vision correction, possible problems include dry eye, glare or difficulty seeing at night, residual prescription and loss of vision; with phakic lens implantation, risks include raised eye pressure, cataract, infection and further surgery to adjust the lens position. These are examples, not a complete list; the effects are not necessarily temporary, and their likelihood is not the same for every procedure. After your examination, ask the doctor at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic about your individual risks, the option of continuing with glasses or contact lenses, and the care and costs involved if a problem develops.
QCould an examination-only visit to Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic affect driving or sightseeing?+
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If your examination includes drops to dilate your pupils, your vision may be blurry and sensitive to light for a few hours. Do not drive while your vision is affected; arrange a companion or another way to travel, and bring sunglasses to help with glare. Not every examination includes dilation, so ask Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic whether it is planned and how much time to allow. Allow flexibility for driving, screen work and sightseeing immediately afterwards, following the clinic’s advice and how well you can see.