First, I was given a short health questionnaire and a few simple evaluations to see if I could undergo vision correction surgery. From all various options, I opted for SMILE surgery, with positive test results allowing me to proceed to surgery after 30 minutes. It was quite surprising to have surgery on the same day of testing, but I was more amazed at the operation time. It took about 15 minutes. I just had to keep my eyes open for 15 minutes, and then it was over. Right after the surgery, my vision was a bit blurry, but I was able to return to my daily life the very next day. No pain and seeing better, as if I was reborn.

Pre-operative Evaluation of the SMILE Surgery

I had surgery around noon, and by the evening of the same day, I felt my vision recover. I could clearly see a sign board outside, and had a video call with my parents; it was truly amazing. The recovery of vision was almost within half a day, if not, within a day. However, due to other factors such as seeing light steaks, it probably took at least a week for a complete recovery.

One of the common side effects, dry eye syndrome

I experienced no side effects other than the common ones like light streaks and dry eyes, which were easily known before the surgery. I experienced those symptoms only for the first 2-3 days. After that, they improved, and now I hardly feel any discomfort.

To receive a treatment in Korea, a patient needs to apply for a visa at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea. Once you submit the documents, you need to wait for more than 2 months. In my case, I already had a multiple-entry visa, so I could easily visit and return from Korea, but my friends had to wait a long time.

I had visited Wonju and Chuncheon in Gangwon State. In Wonju, I visited Museum SAN, and in Chuncheon, I visited LEGOLAND. Museum SAN was great because it has both outdoor and indoor spaces, offering a variety of cultural programs along with beautiful natural scenery. It was a good place to visit with children. LEGOLAND in Chucheon offered amusement rides and is full of Lego sculptures that kept the kids entertained for hours.

Museum SAN Surrounded by Nature and Art LEGOLAND Korea

The hospital was located in Seoul, so I explored famous tourist spots in Seoul, such as COEX, Myeongdong, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and Yeouido Hangang Park. The subway system was well developed, so it was easy to get around. Every place was memorable, with each tourist spot having its own unique atmosphere. Among the places, Yeouido Hangang Park was most memorable for me. A large river cutting through the city was impressive, and many restaurants along the river, as well as activities such as biking and skateboarding, added to its charm.

Yeouido Hangang Park

I would like to visit Busan and Yangyang. I have heard that both places have beaches but offer very different atmospheres. Mongolia doesn’t have sea, so I would love to see the ocean.

Busan Gwangalli Beach Yangyang Hajodae Scenic Point