History and Heritage

2024

  • Dr. David Sung Yong Kang, the surgeon who performed the largest number of lenticular procedures, i.e. procedures of the third generation of laser dioptre removal in the world and who is considered by many colleagues to be one of the most successful, fastest and most prominent surgeons in the world.
    2024 New Trends in Ophthalmology CSCRS(Affiliated National Societies of the ESCRS), Zagreb

  • 42th Congress of the ESCRS Barcelona. Sep 6-10, 2024
    · Evaluation of Higher Order Aberrations Following Small Incision Lenticule Extraction with the Latest Generation of Femtosecond Laser.
    · Reduction of Corneal Higher Order Aberrations after Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction by PLASMA KLEX.
    · Comparative Analysis of Aberration-Free versus Corneal Wavefront-Guided Monocular Bi-Aspheric Ablation for Presbyopia Correction in Patients with Prior Laser Vision Correction.
    · 10-Year Clinical Outcomes Of V4c Implantable Collamer Lens Implantation: Longitudinal Analysis Of Visual Acuity, Endothelial Cell Density, And Vault Dynamics.

  • 10-Year Clinical Outcomes of V4c Implantable Collamer Lens Implantation: Longitudinal Analysis of Visual Acuity, Endothelial Cell Density, and Vault Dynamics.
    AJO. Aug 12, 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2024.08.007

  • ‘Plasma SMILE’ KSCRS. Jul 13-14, 2024
    KeratoRefractive Lenticular Extraction(KLEX) 2024 : Personal Experience of Plasma Smile.

  • 'BEST PAPER of Session(BPOS)' ASCRS Boston. Apr 5-8, 2024
    · Reduction of Corneal Higher Order Aberrations after Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction By Altering Spot/Track Distances with Low Energy Thresholds.
    · Evaluation of Higher Order Aberrations Following Small Incision Lenticule Extraction with the Latest Generation of Femtosecond Laser.

2023

  • EVO ICL APAC Experts Summit. Mar 15-17, 2023
    10-Year Clinical Outcimes of V4c ICL Implantation.

  • International SCHWIND User Meeting. Jan 26-27, 2023
    · Presbymax Enhancements and Presbymax After Previous LVC.
    · CWFG Rescues For Debacles After KLEX.

  • 41th Congress of the ESCRS Vienna. Sep 8-12, 2023
    · Compensation Of Astigmatism By Accommodation After Small Incision Lenticule Extraction.
    · Presbyopia Correction Using the PresbyMAX.

2022

  • Optimized artificial intelligence for enhanced ectasia detection using Scheimpflug-based corneal tomography and biomechanical data.
    AJO. Dec 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2022.12.016

  • Thin but Nonkeratoconic Cornea: A Case Report.
    KJO. Dec 2022, doi: 10.3341/kjo.2022.0053

  • Presbyopia Correction Using the PresbyMAX Monocular Bi-aspheric Ablation Profile in Myopic Eyes.
    JCRS. Aug 23, 2022, doi: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001042

2021

  • 3-month surgical outcomes of Implantable Collamer Lens implantation for myopic regression after laser vision correction surgeries: a retrospective case series.
    BMC Ophthalmology. Nov 2021, doi: 10.1186/s12886-021-02163-3

  • Detection of postlaser vision correction ectasia with a new combined biomechanical index.
    JCRS. Oct 2021, Volume 47, Issue 10, p 1314-1318

  • 39th Congress of the ESCRS Amsterdam. Oct 8-11, 2021
    · Comparison between refractive change and keratometric change after small incision lenticule extraction.
    · Clinical outcomes of PresbyMAX monocular ablation profile in myopic presbyopia patients.

  • Comparison of clinical results between SMILE vs Trans-PRK.
    The 20th Korean Ophthalmologists Association Symposium. Sep 12, 2021

  • Comparison of Clinical and Biomechanical Outcomes of Small Incision Lenticule Extraction With 120- and 140-µm Cap Thickness.
    TVST. Jul 2021, Volume 10, Issue 8

2020

  • Customized Treatments in Refractive Surgery.
    ESCRS, SCHWIND Webinar, Sep 22, 2020

  • Customized Wavefront-Optimized Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy for a Retained Lenticule Fragment After Primary SMILE.
    JRS. 2020;36(6):395-399

  • Comparison of clinical outcomes between Vector Planning and manifest refraction planning in small incision lenticule extraction for myopic astigmatism.
    JCRS. Aug 2020, Volume 46, Issue 8, p 1149-1158,
    doi: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000000100

  • Clinical outcomes of immediate transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy after suction loss during small-incision lenticule extraction.
    JCRS. May 2020 Volume 46, Issue 5, p 756-761
    doi: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000000123

  • Relationship of Coronary Artery Calcification with Central Chorioretinal Thickness in Patients with Subclinical Atherosclerosis.
    Ophthalmologica. Jan 2020

2019

  • Influence of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Parameters on Myopic Correction in Small Incision Lenticule Extraction.
    JRS. 2019 ;35(11):712-720

  • Comparison of Individual Retinal Layer Thicknesses between Highly Myopic Eyes and Normal Control Eyes Using Retinal Layer Segmentation Analysis.
    Sci Rep. Sep 2019 30;9(1):14000, doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-50306-w

  • The things should be noted when doing an ophthalmic check-up before refractive surgery & Selection of surgical methods accordingly.
    The Korean Optometry Society. Sep 22, 2019

  • Decentration measurements using the tangential curvature topography and Scheimpflug tomography pachymetry difference maps after small incision lenticule extraction procedure.
    ESCRS. Sep 14-18, 2019

  • Lebanese Ophthalmological Society. Jun 20-22, 2019
    · Adjustment of Spherical Equivalent Correction According to Cap Thickness for Myopic SMILE.
    · Corneal Biomechnics After Corneal laser Vision Correction Surgery.

  • Invitied as a guest speaker by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) for nine consecutive years.
    · Adjustment of spherical equivalent correction according to cap thickness for myopic small-incision lenticule extraction.
    · The way to remove ocular residual astigmatism when operating the SMILE refractive surgery.
    · The way to make astigmatism correction more effective by using the lensar laser when operating a cataract surgery.

  • Decentration measurements using Placido corneal tangential curvature topography and Scheimpflug tomography pachymetry difference maps after small-incision lenticule extraction.
    JCRS. 2019.03.019

  • Effect of corneal cross-linking on epithelial hyperplasia and myopia regression after transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy.
    JRS. 2019 ;35(6):354-361

  • A case of large serous retinal pigment epithelial detachment associated with subretinal fluid resolved after androgen deprivation therapy.
    Retina World Congress. Mar 21-24, 2019

  • Clinical Efficacy of Pinhole Soft Contact Lenses for the Correction of Presbyopia.
    Semin Ophthalmol. Mar 13 2019 ;34(2):106-114

  • Adjustment of spherical equivalent correction according to cap thickness for myopic small-incision lenticule extraction.
    JRS. 2019 ;35(3):153-160

  • Clinical outcomes of mechanical and transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy in low myopia with a large ablation zone.
    JCRS. 2019.02.007

2018

  • Comparison of Clinical Outcomes and Corneal Aberrations between subjective Centration and Triple Marking Centration Techniques For Small Incision Lenticule Extraction.
    Ophthalmology A to Z. Nov 10, 2018

  • Effect of corneal curvature on optical zone decentration and its impact on astigmatism and higher-order aberrations in SMILE and LASIK.
    Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. Oct 27, 2018

  • Comparison of the Distribution of Lenticule Decentration Following SMILE by Subjective Patient Fixation or Triple Marking Centration.
    JRS. 2018;34(7):446-452

  • The influence of energy settings on visual recovery and lenticule surface regularity.
    The Royal Society of Medicine. Jun 23, 2018

  • 2018 ASCRS, Washingtond D.C.
    · Clinical Outcomes and Vector Analysis in Myopia Patients with High Astigmatism with Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction and Corneal Wavefront-guided Transepithelial PRK.
    · Clinical Results and Hoas After Transepithelial PRK for Myopic Astigmatism of Eyes with Different Epithelial Thicknesses.
    · Relationship Between Decentration and Induced Corneal Higher-Order Aberrations After Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction.

  • The 119th Annual Meeting of the Korean Ophthalmological Society.
    · Clinical Outcomes and Vector Analysis in Myopia Patients with Moderate to High Astigmatism : Comparison Between Wavefront-optimized and Corneal Wavefront-guided Trans PRK.
    · Relationship between Decentration and induced Corneal Higher-Order Aberrations following Small-Incision lenticule extraction procedure.
    · Rotational stability and visual outcomes of V4c toric phakic intraocular lenses.

  • Dynamic Corneal response parameters measured with the Corvis ST Before and After Laser Vision Surgery.
    2018 The 33rd Asia-Pcific Academy of Ophthalmology, Hong Kong

  • Corneal Collagen Cross-linking for Keratoconus and Prophylaxis in Laser Refractive Surgery.
    2018 China Refractive Surgery Symposium, Shanghai, China

  • Clinical Outcomes of SMILE With a Triple Centration Technique and Corneal Wavefront-Guided Transepithelial PRK in High Astigmatism.
    JRS. 2018 ;34(3):156-163

  • Visual rehabilitation in moderate keratoconus: combined corneal wavefront-guided transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy and high-fluence accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking after intracorneal ring segment implantation.
    BMC Ophthalmol. Dec 2017 29;17(1):270 doi: 10.1186/s12886-017-0666-1.

2017

  • Corneal wavefront-guided trans epithelial photorefractive keratectomy for the correction of highly aberrated corneas with prior corneal refractive surgery using a systematic approach.
    First Author : David Sung Yong Kang, SOUTH KOREA
    Co Author(s) : S. Arba.Mosquera T. Ewering T. Magnano
    H. Lee E. Kim T. Kim

  • Agreement of centration evaluation after SMILE between
    videokeratoscopic-based tangential curvature difference maps
    and Scheimpflug-based pachymetry difference maps.
    First Author : Eun Kyung Kim, SOUTH KOREA
    Co Author(s) : David Sung Yong Kang, D. Reinstein, T. Archer
    G. Carp, H. Lee, T. Kim

  • Comparison of clinical outcomes and corneal aberrations
    between subjective centration and triple marking centration
    techniques for small incision lenticule extraction.
    First Author : David Sung Yong Kang, SOUTH KOREA
    Co Author(s) : D. Reinstein, T. Archer, G. Carp, S. Arba-Mosquera
    H. Lee, T. Kim

  • Rotational Stability of V4C Toric ICL After On Axis Implantation
    Measured With OPD Scan 3 ; Prospective 6 Months Study.

  • Changes in Biomechanically corrected IOP and Dynamic Corneal
    Response Parameters Measured with the Corvis ST before
    and after laser vision surgery.

  • Effect of accelerated corneal crosslinking combined
    with transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy on dynamic
    corneal response parameters and biomechanically corrected
    intraocular pressure measured with a dynamic.
    Scheimpflug analyzer.

  • Effect of Lowering Laser Energy on the Surface Roughness
    of Human Corneal Lenticules in SMILE.
    J Refract Surg. Sep 2017, Volume 33, Issue 9, p 617-624

  • Effect of accelerated corneal crosslinking combined
    with transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy on dynamic
    corneal response parameters and biomechanically corrected
    intraocular pressure measured with a dynamic Scheimpflug
    analyzer in healthy myopic patients.
    JCRS. Jul 2017, Volume 43, Issue 7

  • Lower laser energy levels lead to better visual recovery
    after small-incision lenticule extraction: Prospective
    randomized clinical trial
    AJO. Jul 2017, Volume 179
    pii: S0002-9394(17)30202-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2017.05.005

  • Biomechanical properties of the cornea measured with
    a dynamic Scheimpflug analyzer in young healthy adults.
    CORNEA. Jan 2017, Volume 36, Issue 1

2016

  • Where Should We Center The Treatment?_ Centration
    2016 The 16th AMARIS Symposium, Singapore

  • Controlling Pain & Haze After Surface Ablation Procedure s: The Eyereum Protocol.
    2016 The 16th AMARIS Symposium, Singapore

  • Transition to TRANS PRK.
    2016 The 16th AMARIS Symposium, Singapore

  • Customization Treatment of Keratoconic Eyes.
    2016 The 16th AMARIS Symposium, Singapore

2015

  • Influence of epiretinal membrane on the measurement of peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer thickness using SD-OCT.
    British Journal of Ophthalmology

  • Effect of accommodation on vaulting and movement of posterior chamber phakic lenses in eyes with implantable collamer lenses.
    Am J Ophthalmol. Oct 2015
    Volume 160, Issue 4, P710-716.E1. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2015.07.014

  • Changes in posterior corneal elevations after simultaneous photorefractive keratectomy and accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking.
    2015 11th International Congress of Corneal Cross-Linking. Boston, USA

  • My Personal Surgical Experience With AMARIS Smart Pulse Technology.
    The 10th International Ophthalmic Symposium, Jinan Mingshui Eye Hospital

  • Comparison of Clinical Outcomes And Corneal Aberrations after Trans PRK between Two Types of Ablation Protocols: Aberration Free and Cornea Wavefront-Guided, Using Smart Pulse Technology with a High Repetition 1050Hz Excimer Laser.
    The 10th International Ophthalmic Symposium, Jinan Mingshui Eye Hospital

  • Comparison of the effectiveness of toric foldable iris-fixated phakic intraocular lens implantation and limbal relaxing incisions for correcting moderate-to-high myopic astigmatism.
    2015 ESCRS Spain Barcelona.

  • Effects of Laser assisted subepithelial keratectomy-Xtra procedures on corneal deformation parameters.
    2015 ESCRS Barcelona, Spain

  • Effect of accommodation on vaulting and movement of posterior chamber phakic lenses in eyes with implantable collamer lenses.
    2015 ESCRS Barcelona, Spain

  • Smart Technology Using AMARIS RED Smart Pulse Compare COWAVE VS ABFREE.
    2015 ESCRS Barcelona, Spain

  • Dynamic ICL Behaviour During Light Reflex and Accomodation.
    2015 ESCRS Barcelona, Spain

  • Comparison of the effectiveness of toric foldable iris-fixated phakic intraocular lens implantation and limbal relaxing incisions for correcting moderate-to-high myopic astigmatism.
    2015 ESCRS Barcelona, Spain

  • Preliminary Results of Visual Outcome of Photorefractive Keratectomy with Sequential Accelerated Corneal Crosslinking (LASEK XTRA).
    2015 Avedro Ambassadors Club Meeting, Zurich, Switzerland

  • Comparison of Scheimpflug Post Operative Corneal Elevations After LASEK vs LASEK Xtra For Myopic Astigmatism.
    2015 Avedro Ambassadors Club Meeting, Zurich, Switzerland

  • Comparison of Post Operative High Order Aberrations after Trans PRK between Two Types of Ablation Protocols: Aberration Free and Cornea Wavefront-Guided, Using a High Repetition 1050Hz Excimer Laser.
    2015 ASCRS San Diego, USA. Poster

  • Comparison of Pain After Photorefractive Keratectomy of 2 Kinds of NSAID.
    2015 ASCRS San Diego, USA. Poster
  • Comparison of Refractive Stability After Nontoric IOL With Limbal Relaxing Incisions And Toric Iris-Claw Phakic IOL.
    2015 ASCRS San Diego, USA. Poster
  • Hyper Ashperic vs Mild Aspheric Treatments for Surface Ablation.
    2015 APAO GUANGZHOU, CHINA