The translator in the office spoke perfect English and had the cutest slight accent! That office is very lucky to have her!!!
@chrisandsara
17 күн бұрын
She was wonderful!! Such a sweet lady and she made the entire experience so relaxed and calm for Chris.
@Milo72319
Жыл бұрын
Most Americans don’t know how insane the medical experience is in South Korea. It’s as if you paid for an economy flight and got the full vip treatment in the first class.
@규진박-k3k
Жыл бұрын
🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷
@liberty2308
Жыл бұрын
Plus the surgeons in Korea are seriously are on top of their game in Lasik and Lasek because they just have done so many… and also in dentistry.
@tisser-k9d
Жыл бұрын
Yeah same goes to plastic surgery and also same with all other subjects cuz medical procedure is cheap, it is affordable for normal citizens and korean doctors do so many procedures everyday.
@Coz131
Жыл бұрын
They also had issues with ghost surgeons.
@Playerz714
Жыл бұрын
@@Coz131 This its know for that
@TheDenizxo
Жыл бұрын
They just came out with a report that alot of more complications and cases arises from these places due to lower policies and regulations unlike North America. Listed was China, Korea, Taiwan, Turkey , Columbia.
@Playerz714
Жыл бұрын
@@TheDenizxo that's not entirely true they also put North America in there for lasik
@godofnation
Жыл бұрын
My dad did LASIK 30 years ago in Korea. YES 30 years ago. It was a whole different process. Took way longer to operate, had to stay in the hospital for a few days. His eyesight was so bad that he couldn't tell what was what without his glasses. He decided to do the LASIK because of me.. I almost drowned at the public bath place(목욕탕) and he couldn't find me because he took off his glasses as it gets fogged up. He told me to stay by his side but as a 5-year-old, you don't listen :P ANYWAY, after 30 years, his eyesight is still good, not as good as before mainly because of his age but he says it is one of the best thing he had done :)
@doujinflip
Жыл бұрын
I've consistently heard (and personally think having done ASA-PRK) that laser eye surgery is the best money you could ever spend on yourself.
@King_TuTT
Жыл бұрын
I'll swim with my glasses on. no biggie.
@mrburot
4 ай бұрын
What name of clinic does your dad undergo Lasik?
@echoj7323
Жыл бұрын
I’ve got Lasik at the same eye clinic you got, 8 years ago. My eyesight is still good. I think after care is most important on this surgery. I recommend you to wearing sunglasses when you go out. 😎
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
No way, small world! So glad to hear it's still working well 8 years later. Yes, totally agree that aftercare is so important!
@sparklingbubblylifechoi6661
Жыл бұрын
Congrats!!!!! I’ve got mine here as well. One of the best clinics for LASIK. I did in 2010. My vision is still good.
@dgkim9853
Жыл бұрын
same! I got my S.M.I.L.E Lasik here! it's obviously one of the biggest eye clinic in Korea. My friends call this 'Eye surgery factory' xD
@chefkkful
Жыл бұрын
That is on 압구정 right? I had my one there too. It has been 10yrs for me now. Still good with me too. I still remembered feeling the morning when i woke up right after the surgery.
@theLoveInUrEyes
Жыл бұрын
@@chrisandsara I had mine in the US here 15 years ago and my eyes sight was 20/20 until last year my right side reduce in clearness when reading small font up close (nearsighted) but still great overall. Congrats on your successful surgery.
@emilyc8815
Жыл бұрын
I lived in Korea almost 15 years ago, and it was still more advanced than it is here in the US now in 2022.
@skyguy935
Жыл бұрын
You guys probably won’t see this. But hey Sara it’s your old neighbor Michael!👋🏻 I just wanted to say this was a great video and didn’t even realize who it was until the end. I’ve had LASIK and this video randomly popped up in my recommended. So cool that y’all have built a successful channel of your travels. Also, my wife Anna says your dog is adorable haha.
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
👋 Hey Michael! Hope you’re doing well! Thanks for the kind words. Hope we see you around when we’re back in town!
@화유-w5e
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your surgery in Korea.I heard that eye surgery is advanced medical care in Korea.I heard that Smile LASIK is recognized worldwide. I heard that dental treatment is more advanced and effective than other countries, so do it when you need it when you are in Korea. There are a lot of people who come to get treatment from abroad on purpose.I know that Korea is inexpensive and advanced in medical care.God bless you!
@FlavorofMind
Жыл бұрын
As a foreigner, I can attest that the dental is great - without planning on it I had to have a small operation, and everything went very smoothly, while the price was so much cheaper than in the US. Was excellent!
@christianhansen3292
Жыл бұрын
general cost please? anyeong haseo
@Joyfful
Жыл бұрын
@@christianhansen3292 LASIK average $1250 SMILELASIK $2250
@cherrylove1293
Жыл бұрын
Medical quality is also lower in Canada than in Korea from my experience.
@gavinkim6573
Жыл бұрын
@@christianhansen3292 if you not eligible for lasik, you might need to do ICL which is around 5-6k
@Joy-sb3hp
Жыл бұрын
Oh~~~ I got my Lasik surgery at the same clinic about 15 years ago. so happy with the result until now~ They were just awesome!! As a local Korean, you picked a good clinic. They are pretty good.
@alexcho6945
Жыл бұрын
As a Korean living in Canada, my biggest complaint about Canada is the medical care system. The medical service in Canada is free, and that's a good thing. But from my perspective who experienced the medical service in South Korea which is not entire free, Canadian medical service is failing. If you get sick, you either naturally cured or die while waiting. Even if you have symptoms of cancer, you still have to wait weeks and months or even years to get tests and surgery. The system just leaves you alone while your cancer grows from stage 1 to 2, or stage 2 to 3, or even to 4. By the time you get your surgery schedule, it's too late and you die. In South Korea, you can get tested and get a surgery in a matter of weeks. It's not entire free, but the government health care covers around 80~90% of the cost. Free Medicine is a fantasy. It doesn't work when you really really need it for your life. Also, prescription medicine and dental care is very affordable in South Korea.
@charlottenixon1471
Жыл бұрын
It is so true!
@tisser-k9d
Жыл бұрын
I can never imagine waiting for hospital when sick here in Korea. Whether it is a big hospital or a small clinic, we can meet doctors whenever I want. I think this is the true universal healthcare that all countries should have.
@almondunsweet
Жыл бұрын
@@tisser-k9d 이건 100퍼 사실은 아니고요 한국에서도 대형병원의 환자 많은 과들은 몇 개월정도 검사/수술 기다리는 경우 많습니다.. 심지어 몇 년 치 예약이 꽉 차 있는 의사들도 있어요.
@tisser-k9d
Жыл бұрын
@@almondunsweet 아니고요. 그건 서울대병원이나 아산병원 등 특정 초대형병원만을 고집하기 때문이고 대학병원 상관없이 간다면 그렇게 오랫동안 기다릴 일은 전혀 없습니다. 최남단에서 최북단까지 3시간이면 가는 나라에서 대학병원 선택지는 수도없이 많고요. 그렇다고 다른 대학병원들이 서울대병원이나 아산병원에 비해 실력이 떨어지나? 그렇지도 않고요. 외국을 한번도 안나가보신 것 같은데 한국 의료시스템에 감사하며 사세요, 이런 나라 한국이 거의 유일무이합니다.
@포돌이가지켜보고있다
Жыл бұрын
@@almondunsweet 그건 대학병원만 고집할때 경우고 병세가 악화되기전에 그냥 집앞에 병원 가서 진료 받을수 있다는게 엄청 좋은건데
@garyfrancis6193
Жыл бұрын
I’m a Canadian that has lived in South Korea for 24 years. I’m old now. I would not dare to go back onto Canada because of the pathetic heaakth system there. I was unaware of it until I experienced waiting first outset in the street early in the morning in January to get into a walk in clinic that immediately put up a sign in the window “ not accepting any new patients today “ five minutes after I got in when they opened at 9 AM. I was told I had to wait another fiur hiurs to see a doctor then another hour in an examination room. This was only to grt a form signed. Then the doc came in said it was the wrong form from Services Canada and to pay $125 on my way out. I found out I coukd grt the form filled out in Korea for free and did. I tell friends and relatives in Canada that in Korea I can literally go to a hospital a ten minute walk from my place or to various clinics nearby with no appointment and see a doctor in ten minutes or often no waiting. I think they think I’m lying but it’s whst I have experienced here for 24 years. I have health insurance thst pays 70% of everything including dentistry. In some cases it pays 90%. That’s the absolute truth. I ask what happened in Canada. Nobody knows. They say it started around 1995. I was in Europe then. No one ever told me in 17 years. I ask why no one has done anything about it. No one knows or seems to care. Woukd I go back to the hellhole? Not if I can help it withe health system as it is here. I was permanently crippled by a stroke in 2010. I can still walk and take care of myself. The only clue I had about things in Canada as I was in hospital for six months learning walk again was friends in Canada telling me never to go back there as the health system there would kill me in two years. I stayed out in Korea and have lived 12,5 years . Now Canada is recommending medically assisted suicide for people like me if I ever went back. That has been all over KZitem recently. Why would I ever want to go back there? Are Canadians rioting in the streets about that ? Nope. They don’t care unless it’s happening to them to be out down like a sick animal. That’s what my country thinks of me. I live in a more modern civilized country that traditionally respects elders. That is Confucianism. What ideology isCanada following. It certainly isn’t Christianity. This place has 5000 year old culture. What had Canada got? I have told my brother to come here. No way. This place is foreign. All he knows is Canada so if he has a stroke how long will he survive over there? You can’t tell people so why even try?
@buffalobills3091
Жыл бұрын
The translator you met was amazing! She is like Bong Joon Ho's translator lol
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
She was incredible!
@Jay-lz9ux
Жыл бұрын
I had LASIK surgery in 2000 in Korea. I wore the glasses from age 10 and my eyesight was so bad that I couldn't even put my shoes on without glasses. Right after surgery I could find my shoes and put them on with no glasses. I remember my mother was crying next to me saying now you can see things properly. Now more than 20 years later, I still can see fine without any kind of help. Of course, my eyes get tired sometimes. Having LASIK surgery was one of the best decisions I have ever made for myself.
@mrburot
4 ай бұрын
What kind of lasik surgery you did? And how old are you sir when you undergo on lasik?
@le_th_
Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, I cried when she said you have 20/16 vision. I can only imagine how that must have felt after having had astigmatism your entire life. Congratulations and *thank you* for making a video like this to help others know where they can go, and what they can expect. Enjoy your time without your glasses because once the inner lens crystalizes around the age of 50, you'll likely need readers (and your shower will once again be blurry). You should try snowboarding now, if you don't already, because you'll be able to see the terrain like never before and NO FOGGY GLASSES on the slopes! :D
@skindepth
Жыл бұрын
Lasik is not a big deal in korea. Super cheap(around $1,200) and quick. I feel over 60~70% of my friends had lasix or lasek.
@@su8860 3주 전에 스마일라식 받은 나... 기본이 230에 각막강화술 추가해서 260... 라섹 라식이 더 싼 건 알지만 그래도 150은 넘지 않나...?
@lucasdelosh5305
Жыл бұрын
Y’all… I’m so happy for Chris, as a glasses person myself, I get it. I relate so much to “leave my eyes alone” and I did twitch a few times watching Chris have the testing done! I’m bet Chris got a big hug after this from Kramer & Sara. I’m sure everyone is thinking - Sara are you keeping your new husband? 😂
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
Chris is so excited to finally have done the procedure, and I (Sara) think I'll keep him 😉
@kyounghwanlee192
Жыл бұрын
I have been living in the states for last 20 years. I can surely say that when it comes to medical system, transportation, and safety, Korea beats US and it is not even close.
@junel8619
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear that your eye surgery went well :) this video could help a lot of people who are interested in medical tour in Kor! nice work❤
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, we hope this video is able to educate folks on medical tourism!
@neymaruSenior
Жыл бұрын
Korea has fantastic medical system. It’s fast, accurate, and most importantly, affordable. Glad you were assisted with care and professionalism!!!
@gavinkim6573
Жыл бұрын
I got my eyes done at BGSS 2 weeks ago and got ICL as I wasn’t eligible for lasik and my eyes went from -8 to 20/16 ! best decision of my life. Everyone was so professional and the workmanship was impeccable. Couldn’t have asked for more from them
@teresal1947
Жыл бұрын
How much did it cost to get ICL?
@gavinkim6573
Жыл бұрын
@@teresal1947 it cost around 5- 6million KRW depending on what you get. I believe the ICL to correct myopia is around 5M KRW and 6M KRW to correct astigmatism and myopia
@teresal1947
Жыл бұрын
@@gavinkim6573 Thank you for the info
@Eva-vd8os
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for showing the proces of this. Ive been wanting Lasik for so long, I might get it done there now. So thank you for sharing!
@FlavorofMind
Жыл бұрын
Well done guys, love this! In Korea I recently had to undergo (unplanned) wisdom tooth and toe procedures - I'm planning on making a video about it sometime, but wow was the cost and efficiency of care good compared to the US... Sometimes it's quite eye opening to see how things are taken care of in other parts of the world!
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it was really interesting to see what healthcare looks like in different places!
@JuanNgtse
Жыл бұрын
I would be very interested in watching that video
@FlavorofMind
Жыл бұрын
@JuanNgtse hope to be dropping that in the next several weeks, after we finish & release a couple more videos 🙂
@lovepuppy2242
Жыл бұрын
I've been told over and over again that I should get Lasik but am terrified. So thanks for this, I'm using people's videos and blogs and all that to make it less scary.
@ronin223
Жыл бұрын
I had lasix in California it was never this advanced or thorough
@treasurehuntfoodies
Жыл бұрын
Seriously the best video I've seen on this procedure. Terrifyingly while entertaining ( because I want lol). Again, hatsoff to your editing and score choices. This has got to be evergreen for anyone even thinking about doing this! Best Wishes and Blessings guys, James and Kim ❤️
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
You're too kind, so glad you enjoyed watching! Glad we got to share it!
@jeffreychan7453
Жыл бұрын
Wow, amazing! Sounds like a great option. South Korea seems very friendly. Any chance you can share what your prescription and astigmatism was prior to the surgery? I have been torn to do laser surgery (LASIK or PRk) and have been afraid. Thanks Chris for sharing the experience! Love the videos Chris and Sara!
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Right - Sphere was -3.0 and cylinder was -2.0 Left - Sphere was -3.75 and cylinder was -2.5
@mrdilgames6546
Жыл бұрын
@@chrisandsara This is nice info dude, congrats on the surgery btw. I'm almost the same levels and now seriously considering a holiday to korea myself.
@cp2345
Жыл бұрын
Look into SMILE (small incision lenticule extraction), it the newest iteration. Literally took 90 seconds each eye.
@__aceofspades
Жыл бұрын
That translator was a godsend, she seemed very professional and very caring, but still personable, and her English was perfect. Also loved the LASIK animation you did at 10:38
@getsmartpaul
Жыл бұрын
Are you saying that most of these medical tourism places have such competent bi-lingual workers ? amazing !
@ironzeppelin81
Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to see now you are okay. I've got surgery Lasek 10 years ago, since I'm getting old, my eyes getting drier.so I apply eye drop for not drying. this is a tip for you. anyway I'm so happy that you got the whole new world! happy for you!
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations Chris! Wow what an amazing transformation for you we are SO happy you can now SEE clearly after all these years! I’m curious about how you found this amazing eye surgeon and your research. ~Cara 😎
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I am so excited and thankful! We actually got a recommendation from a friend who's uncle is an optometrist in Seoul!
@SoSheree
Жыл бұрын
The translator is so good! Would’ve made the experience so much more worry free having her, just with her manner, she is so lovely
@itsjustjess1
Жыл бұрын
I just wanted to mention for those in the states that I recently got LASIK for my horrible -7 eyesight in Philadelphia for $3650 for both eyes including aftercare drops and medicines. My coworker got hers done here too for 3200 but she had to buy all her aftercare stuff separately. Also the place I went to approves everyone for financing but I can't speak on that because I used my HSA to pay for it.
@강경희-f3x
Жыл бұрын
ㅋㅋㅋ난십여년전에 Lasek수술을 받았는데 수술후 샤워할때 세상 모든것이 선명했던 그 느낌을 아직도 잊을수없다. 완전한 신세계. 평생 살면서 가장 만족했던 소비.
@VMYeahVN
Жыл бұрын
The nose bridge height thing you mention around the 5:20 mark is one of the things i'd be most worried about doing a procedure like this in another country (and particular a country with a homogeneous population). There can be certain things that maybe they don't account for or aren't prepared to deal with such as machines built for people who commonly have a certain set of physical features and what not and how that impacts the accuracy of tests or the efficacy of the procedure. But long as they have ways to counteract or correct for that then it's not too much of an issue i suppose. The good thing about medical tourism in a country like Korea is that it's also a first world country, so even if as a foreigner, you don't fit certain things they're used to dealing with in a patient. A fellow first world country i'd think would usually have the means/funds/knowledge to have it not be an issue. Whereas for medical tourism in countries that don't have that luxury, and the procedures are maybe less regulated, it can be much more risky. South Korea specifically, from the outside looking in, has seemed to always have a GREAT medical system in terms of quality of the medical treatments, surgeries, and care though.
@RanHell_07
Жыл бұрын
My company boss families(US citizen) also do LASIK at that hospital. It looks same interpreter. She is very nice and kind. That hospital is very famous in Seoul also famous for many foreigners. You chose the right hospital for your eye.
@lustwaffe9000
Жыл бұрын
“Up to par with US hospitals?“ 😂😂😂 They make American hosipitals look like homeless shelters.
@CodyCha
Жыл бұрын
The translator was amazing
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@brunnie
Жыл бұрын
YAY Chris!!! Seeing you without glasses ... well having seen you so much with them, it will be different for me. Thanks for the video. Until next time... Travel safe.
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
Same here, it's been quite the adjustment!
@londontadpole5064
Жыл бұрын
I’m Korean, and I got my Lasik at the place in 2012. I was almost blind, and sick of wearing glasses. It was the best decision of my life. I can still see things very very well. The procedure only took 15 minutes or so, and I could already see the clock that was hanging on the wall which was like 4 meter away. Back in 2012, (서울밝은세상안과) Balgeun Sesang Eye clinic was famous for the most Lasik procedures done in the world!
@2husk
Жыл бұрын
수술 직후와 지금 시력이 큰 차이가 없나요? 수술 과정은 무섭진 않은지 궁금하네요... 전 렌즈도 잘 못 껴서...
@londontadpole5064
Жыл бұрын
@@2husk 수술 직후1.5 였는데 지금 딱 10년 지났는데도 시력은 거의 유지 합니다. 약간 건조증 있는 정도…. 사실 여러가지 검사를 우선 하고 나서 수술이 들어가고, 수술 자체는 사람이 버튼만 누르지 기계가 다 하거든요. 그냥 불빛만 보고 있으면 각막 절개하고 깎고 다 기계가 합니다 ㅎ. 개인차가 있지만 사후 관리만 잘하면 시력은 계속 유지 됩니다. 하루 빨리 하시길
@kirby_say_POYO
Жыл бұрын
근데 진짜 라식은 밝은세상안과, 사랑니는 잎사귀치과 국룰같아요ㅋㅋㅋ엪샤귀치과도 세계에서 제일 많은 사랑니를 뺀 체과래요!15만개쯤인가
@dmitrykim3096
10 ай бұрын
I bet you can get the same level of medical care in the US, just 20 times more expensive.
@chrisandsara
15 күн бұрын
😅
@mrpeterpumpkin48
Жыл бұрын
I am watching this for a second time with my wife. The background audio (music and sound effects) is AMAZING! The video content is excellent but the EDITING is primo. Great job building mood and intensity.
@eehyunjae
Жыл бұрын
Great job showing all the anxiousness pre and post surgery!!
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@youngblood3907
Жыл бұрын
I have had dental treatment during my trip to the United States. And the doctor said, "Where did you get the treatment?" When I heard that it was treated in Korea, I said, "Wow, INCREDIBLE". The dentist made me an offer. The doctor asked me if I could use my tooth condition for study because I'd like to give you a discount. I readily agreed. On the same day, seven dentist colleagues arrived. Then they looked at my mouth and talked seriously. After all, "Korea's dental technology is amazing." "It is treated so delicately and beautifully. We found this very helpful." "The sophistication of Korean dental treatment seems to be years ahead of the U.S." That's what he said. One of the more surprising things was the facilities of an American hospital. I haven't been to a big hospital, but the local private hospital has too many facilities It was backward. That was a little surprising. The second was that it was not as kind as an unkind thought. The third was that there were several people who went out after checking the cost without treatment. The staff seemed familiar with that. I am not good at English, so I used an automatic translator. Please understand.
@Noh-JooHyun
Жыл бұрын
Whenever I go to see any single dentist, they wondered if where my crowns installed. I told them that I did it in Korea long ago. They surprised my crowns amazingly made even 20 years ago.
@syj7735
Жыл бұрын
ㅋㅋㅋ어디서 본 내용인데? 하다 보니 이거 본인 경험담이 아니라 몇년전부터 인터넷에 떠도는 얘기네
@boomyitv
Жыл бұрын
Korea all doctor know English bc read in the English medical but only think Korea language is so hard struggling to use English. or don't know how to explain in English to easy on western people
@steveyost5530
Жыл бұрын
Great video and what a superb looking medical facility. Glad it went so well and have the story of how it went. You are right though, it is going to take a while to get used to seeing you without the glasses.
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, it was immaculate!
@joanna.mojanora
Жыл бұрын
My only hesitation with Medical Tourism is the aftercare (follow ups). For example I had LASIK done privately in the UK (where I live) and I had follow up appointments to check my eyes after the surgery every couple of weeks extending to every month or so for few months. In most cases people will travel for few days to have a procedure done but if there are any issues, signs of infection or you have any questions at all, you could be back from the trip by then and in another country.
@z.a.8912
Жыл бұрын
How are your eyes now? Would you recommend the clinic? I've been thinking of getting laser eye surgery done in the uk too.
@joanna.mojanora
Жыл бұрын
@@z.a.8912 I was really happy. I have no issues whatsoever. Recommended. I used Optimax.
@GS-lu2zu
Жыл бұрын
Yes that is true, however they and the other two well known UK ones charge around £5000 for it or nearly £10,000 if you go lenses route. So, getting it done in Korea even with travelling costs etc, could be a cheaper option for some.
@ChasOnErie
Жыл бұрын
Yes yes yes …. No back up Korea to the states !
@JennNahrstadt
Жыл бұрын
As someone who has worked in an optometry practice and met with patients 1 day after LASIK, it made me smile to be able to watch you read the eye chart. Congrats!
@김김-k5b1w
Жыл бұрын
Im local Korean and LASIK is kinda safe and have long history here . And i want to recommend that do medical travel as FAST as possible if you can. Because some of Medical procedure cases covered National health care which runs with tax payer's taxes now fixing to not cover to foreigners ( before and now yes )
@anfzjdxn
Жыл бұрын
LOL no joke,,, i lived half of my life in USA and the other half in Korea. Medical Care is a joke in USA.... but there are many upsides in USA haha Just not medical care n public safety... 😅
@nateandkatrinadotheworld
Жыл бұрын
Nate got LASIK about 10 years ago and still says it was the "best money he has ever spent". He also jokes about his "laser vision" when he can read stuff far away. Ha. Congrats! - Nate and Katrina
@BrianHSC
Жыл бұрын
In US, appendectomy costs $24,000 average. Korea, it costs $934 average WITHOUT insurance. Even Germany it's $2,500 average. US hospitals 10 times better than German? Every election, both parties talk about "HOW" to pay for expensive healthcare. Nobody talks about "WHY" it's so f'in expensive. Both parties don't want us to know it's not that expensive everywhere else so they can get campaign contributions. If they reduce medical cost by half (that's still 5 times more than Germany), HOW we pay for it doesn't even matter.
@Turbo6019
Жыл бұрын
Translator is awesome
@kaylaandmarkalan
Жыл бұрын
This was so fascinating to see! I’m sure that was super weird for Chris to get used to seeing without his glasses, but I’m sure it was weird for Sara to see him without glasses!
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
It was definitely an adjustment! So glad I did it though, weird to not be wearing glasses after all these years.
@Erica0200
Жыл бұрын
Wow. I got this surgery 10yrs ago.The medical equipments look really developed than before.
@junumom
Жыл бұрын
I got lasik at the same clinic about 15 years ago. They were amazing even back then. After the eye surgery, your eyes will be very dry and will need to use artificial tears a lot. For me, it lasted about six months. Congratulations!
@웰트레이딩-u8y
Жыл бұрын
부작용없이 오래도록 좋은 시력 유지했으면 좋겠습니다...
@kellyhunsaker3775
Жыл бұрын
My son had surgery on his sinuses when living in Korea, and paid a total of $900, even after 3 nights in the hospital!
@FlavorofMind
Жыл бұрын
So much more and reasonable than what that would cost in the US! I have had a couple procedures done in Korea myself, and they both were super affordable - thankfully.
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
That's amazing!
@찰라찰라찰
Жыл бұрын
축하해요!! 저는 한국사람이고 한국에서 라섹을 받았습니다. 라식과 비슷한 수술. 안경없이 생활하는 지금 너무 행복해요!!!
@SWG_slatt
Жыл бұрын
Lasik skill been approved like 15 years ago when i was kid in korea already . Not just the price, its just best medical in the world
@tmcd6902
Жыл бұрын
S.k is probably one of the only places i would trust with my health care.
@NSankeerthUrkec
9 ай бұрын
Wow they are so accommodating that's cool 🎉
@chrisandsara
16 күн бұрын
It was a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!
@freewheeler1728
Жыл бұрын
what a professional guidance and all - the translator's English is just perfect and it's rare to hear the level of English talking anywhere here in korea
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
Yes, she was incredible and so helpful!
@tisser-k9d
Жыл бұрын
I think she is hired for foreigners who came to Korea to do medical procedure
@shanetravel
Жыл бұрын
man.. that lady was super super helpful. she almost makes me wanna go do this because of how helpful she is.
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
She is amazing!
@soyothedanny
Жыл бұрын
This is a very good editing. It looks so clean
@abvacd2358
Жыл бұрын
As an experienced LASIK, I can bet you will try to take off your glasses every time you wash your face for a while 😂
@savvysue3537
Жыл бұрын
Congrats, Chris! Great video. I wondered how much you saved by doing this procedure in South Korea?
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
It was about half the price of the states!
@savvysue3537
Жыл бұрын
Amazing. Great decision.
@jblee7592
Жыл бұрын
I laugh at the part Sarah said she feels like she is getting new husband ahaha! Sarah you picked the handsome one!! About the medical tour , You should def do dental tour in Korea for cheaper and WAY BETTER results im not kidding!
@AAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKK
Жыл бұрын
I've been to the same exact clinic and got LASIK done too and it was so worth it. Also if you didn't know, a lot of celebs go there for treatment as well!
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
Didn't know that. They're the best!
@metzvm
Жыл бұрын
I love South Korea!
@wokemen8706
8 ай бұрын
Big congratulation
@chrisandsara
16 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@georgelicerio6806
Жыл бұрын
This video is really amazing very helpful I’m glad u can see good job you guys
@codybanks7
Жыл бұрын
I did PRK instead of lasik due to my job but I love being able to see without the assistance of glasses
@차차고
Жыл бұрын
좋은 결과를 보게되어 다행입니다^^
@nuup3705
Жыл бұрын
thank you for introducing Korea culture!!!
@JENNYLEEWORLD
Жыл бұрын
True statistics show over 90% of plastic surgery performed in Korea was performed on foreigners mainly from china. But many patients have confidentiality status so many are not counted on the true statistics. It is said over 90% of plastic surgery performed in Korea was performed on foreigners mainly from china and then Japan and southeast Asia. Then from Europe and the Americas. Korean plastic surgery patients made up less than 5% of plastic surgery patients in Korea. Chinese plastic surgery patients made up almost 75% of all plastic surgery performed in Korea and then from Japan Southeast Asia and western countries.
@EleonorG33
Жыл бұрын
Had Lasik for about $1000 in Istanbul, Turkey. It's been more than 2 years since then. My vision is as sharp as an eagle.
@TWICException
Жыл бұрын
Did you get SMILE LASIK or regular LASIK? How much did it cost?
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
Smile Lasik! We have a whole blogpost all about the cost breakdown here: www.chrisandsara.com/post/medical-tourism-in-korea-smile-lasik-eye-surgery
@Zoldyck0605
Жыл бұрын
Of course there are places where surgery is cheaper than Korea I will pay 2000 dollars for surgery at a safe and clean Korean hospital This is because they judge side effects and quality of life from various angles through thorough examinations before surgery and are covered by certain insurance against possible negative events
@tewkewl
Жыл бұрын
wow. that is like 200000x better than what a US lasik procedure is like. korea is SO high tech.
@haneuljang2328
Жыл бұрын
I still remember the wondrous moment right after the LASIK surgery. It has been almost 12 years from then, I am still maintaining very clear vision with my left eye. Right eye has lost its vision quite a lot however, it is still better than before the surgery. I hope you can preserve your vision for centuries!!!
@Helen-ts3gt
Жыл бұрын
시술 잘되서 좋네요!!안경 필요 없는 새인생을 살겠군요 ㅎ 하루만에 바로 눈앞이 보이는게 되다니 크으~~한국 의료 짱이다..!
@THE_BENK
Жыл бұрын
I’m Korean living in Las Vegas for 30 years. Korea have the best F ing healthcare…. You can make an appointment and see the doctor the same day sometimes and mostly within couple of days .. service is amazing and price is less than half of what you would pay in America .. even without any insurance, seeing a doctor for common cold and getting some med was less then $20
@byehello8258
Жыл бұрын
More like 8$ if you have insurance
@doujinflip
Жыл бұрын
Specialty clinics definitely, large medical centers not so much. I just finished a tonsillectomy at an ENT hospital that admitted me 1.5 weeks after the first consultation; would've been nice to be faster (and not burn so much vacation time) but certainly better than trying to come back next spring at the medical center.
@KangInSoon808
Жыл бұрын
So interesting. Thank you for sharing. Was the interrupter provided from the doctor's office? Sorry I did skip around a little and didn't catch all of it. Lol
@evechovictor8396
Жыл бұрын
As a Korean, I'm proud that Korea's medical technology and economic feasibility are recognized, but it is not so good that foreigners are subsidized(?) with our taxes.
@GaegolMaster
11 ай бұрын
Korea's health insurance has a "medical cost cap." This is to divide the income into 1 to 10 levels, set a cap on medical expenses for a year, and return the cost to the health insurance system if it exceeds that level. Based on health insurance revised in 2023, the state will return more than $5700 a year in healthcare costs even in the 10th tier, the largest income segment. It's $640 in the lowest income bracket, Level 1. For the average earner, it's $2,200. The motto of Korea Health Insurance is "To prevent life from collapsing by treating diseases."
@chrisandsara
15 күн бұрын
❤️ that's so nice!!
@johnpftd
Жыл бұрын
Good for you Chris! You’re a brave soul. I hope Sarah enjoys here “new” husband. Thanks for sharing this story. I’m sure it will bless many.
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@CarinaPiersay
Жыл бұрын
Wow! What an amazing video and experience! I’m so so glad about your excellent outcome! That’s so cool! I’m really happy for you 🎉
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, it's a bit of an adjustment but so thankful I got to have the procedure done and it went well!
@tysan2808
Жыл бұрын
I like that they are walking u through the process, explaining and complete translation
@user-catellie
Жыл бұрын
I wore glasses since 12 for 13years and I got lasik done in 2015. Korea is good place to get your lasik done. As many Korean already get it done too, there are lots of doctors with lots of experience. Don't be afraid and it only takes 10 minutes and 2days of recovery, you will feel like born ✨️ again.
@epik89
Жыл бұрын
thanks for doing this! really got me interested in going to korean for lasik now!
@mccallumjc1
Жыл бұрын
Can you breakdown the whole cost of the surgery? Including the travel expenses.
@insoochung9029
Жыл бұрын
Yo i got lasik in Gangnam as well. 7 yrs later still strong at 1.5,1.5. Best decision ever. I’ve not been a sports person before but without glasses I love every playing every type of sports.
@LogicalNiko
Жыл бұрын
To be honest you probably got better and newer equipment then most of the places in the united states are equipped with. Especially as a very large amount of medical technology is designed and assembled in South Korea.
@latlj1283
10 ай бұрын
I get all my dental and health care done in Korea. Its easier to fly to Korea from LA to visit my mom and do all my yearly care. Even without Korean insurance, still cheaper and much more convenient than California.
@chrisandsara
16 күн бұрын
Oh wow! That's so nice you can plan a trip to visit family AND get your medical care taken care of in one trip. Korean medical care was awesome, the whole lasik experience was great.
@NZKiwi87
Жыл бұрын
This was really interesting, thanks so much for making this video.
@nopark3693
Жыл бұрын
I do same LASIK surgery looks like same clinic. That clinic is one of famous one in Korea. Maybe you got more advanced tech and machine than me. Beware of looking at something nearby for a long time, such as a cell phone is so bad. LASIK doesn't make your eyes omnipotent, it makes them good for now. Bad habits make your eyes look bad again just like others. It been 10 year after surgery I still better than before the surgery but my vision pretty bad than just after surgery. I hope you enjoy a Seoul tour as well.
@laura_chae
Жыл бұрын
와우 이런 영상은 처음이에요. 저도 2009년에 라섹 했는데, 처음 며칠은 엄청 아프고, 몇 년은 겨울에 눈 시림이 심했는데 지금은 괜찮아요. 지금은 1.5 정도 나오고요. 근데 노안이 와서 가까운게 안 보여요. 😂😂😂
@joshuasim6745
Жыл бұрын
Hi Chris and Sara! Was the translator provided by BGSS or did you have to hire her on the spot? Reason being, I'm thinking of doing the same procedure in Korea and I'm currently on the lookout for potential clinics to go to.
@chrisandsara
Жыл бұрын
BGSS provided the translator!
@WingManDK
Жыл бұрын
South Korean have some of the best doctors in the world. It really is world class there.
@bluepurplepink
Жыл бұрын
The translator was goated. She was so helpful. Here in India, at the best clinics you can get a lasik for 1500-1700 dollars (for both eyes) with doctors who have the latest laser technologies and can speak excellent English.
@emilaubry6856
6 ай бұрын
Korea healthcare is so advanced and their service is top-notch.
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