SMILE Patient – Real Experience

At BGN Eye Clinic, we believe the best way for future patients to understand vision correction surgery is through the stories of real people who have gone through it themselves. Today, we are sharing the experience of Jordan, who traveled from the United States and Hawaii to Seoul for his SMILE eye surgery.

Jordan from USA

“If you have glasses or contacts and don’t want to deal with them anymore, I definitely recommend coming to BGN to get checked. It was quick, it was fast, and I could see the next day.”

How Jordan Found Us

Jordan first learned about SMILE surgery through his doctor in Hawaii. His doctor recommended it after seeing how successful the procedure had been for his own son.

“He told me how fast it was, how great his son could see afterwards, and I wanted to go ahead and try it out for myself,” Jordan explained.

Encouraged by this recommendation, Jordan decided to visit Korea and experience SMILE surgery for himself at BGN Eye Clinic.

The First Experience

When Jordan arrived, he was pleasantly surprised by the efficiency of the process.

“The consultation was about two hours, which isn’t that bad compared to the U.S., where you usually go through so many tests. Two hours felt very reasonable,” he said.

This comprehensive examination allowed our doctors to evaluate his eye health, prescription, and corneal condition to confirm his candidacy for SMILE.

The Surgery

One of the most common concerns patients have before eye surgery is whether it will hurt. Jordan recalls:

“No, it wasn’t painful. They gave me numbing drops, so I couldn’t feel any pain. I only felt a little pressure on the eyes during the procedure. Other than that, it was just a little uncomfortable.”

To make patients feel more at ease, our team also provides comfort measures such as a weighted blanket and hand support.

The surgery itself was quick—lasting only a few minutes per eye.

Recovery

After surgery, Jordan had to keep his eyes open and avoid closing them for too long, which caused some temporary stinging.

“That part was a little rough, but it went away quickly. By the next day, I didn’t feel any pain at all,” he said.

The best part came soon after: “I could already see clearly the very next day.”

Jordan’s Recommendation

Jordan is thrilled with his results and encourages others to consider SMILE surgery if they are tired of glasses or contact lenses.

“If you have glasses or contacts and don’t want to deal with them anymore, I definitely recommend coming to BGN to get checked. It was quick, it was fast, and I could see the next day.”

📌 Ready to discover if SMILE is right for you?
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