CARMEN’S LASER EYE SURGERY IN KOREA

I’m from the United States. Specifically, from Dallas, Texas. Recently, I had PRK Laser Eye Surgery with Cross-link and Wavefront performed at the Eyereum Eye Clinic in Gangnam. I’m a contract specialist working at the U.S. Army base in Pyeongtaek, which is about an hour outside of Seoul. Originally, I came to Korea because of […]

Korean Hospital Visit: A Tale of Three Doctors

man and woman looking at posters in a Korean hospital

Patient Stories: D’s Experience with Emergency Care in a Korean Hospital We want to highlight the real stories of foreigners who have received different medical services while abroad. From the good to the bad, the ugly to the hilarious, we hope to demystify accessing healthcare far from home. Hopefully, sharing the wisdom of those who […]

SMILE Eye Surgery in Korea: Potions and Miracles (Pt 2)

Two men in operating room waiting for SMILE eye surgery

Patient Stories: Paul from the United States (Part 2) We want to highlight the real stories of foreigners who have received different medical services while abroad. From the good to the bad, the ugly to the hilarious, we hope to demystify accessing healthcare far from home. Hopefully, sharing the wisdom of those who have experienced […]

SMILE Eye Surgery in Korea: Potions and Miracles (Pt 1)

Two men smiling while waiting for SMILE eye surgery in Korea

Patient Stories: Paul from the United States (Part 1) We want to highlight the real stories of foreigners who have received different medical services while abroad. From the good to the bad, the ugly to the hilarious, we hope to demystify accessing healthcare far from home. Hopefully, sharing the wisdom of those who have experienced […]