BGN Eye Hospital Interview with Dr. Kang Jeong Yeop
Let’s learn more about Laser Vision Correction directly from BGN Eye Hospital leading ophthalmologist Dr. Kang Jeong Yeop. Today we will interview with Dr. Kang and ask the most common questions about Laser Vision Correction. – Hello Dr. Kang, one of the first questions that bothers our patients is ” Am I a candidate for a Laser Vision Correction”? – Hello guys, First of all we should consider patients’ age, general health, lens prescription, eyes health and stable cornea condition. Ideal patient should be over 18 years old, has no eye disease and good corneal condition. Laser Vision Correction can be done for patients with nearsightedness up to -9 diopters, astigmatism up to -5 diopters and hyperopia up to +4 to 5 diopters. – Thank you Dr. Kang. Also are there any health conditions or restrictions for Laser Vision Correction? Laser Vision correction is not recommended for pregnant women, patients with cornea diseases such as keratinous or patients over 45 years old because of Presbyopia. -I see, Dr. Kang, I know that there are several types of Laser Vision Correction (LASIK,LASEK,SMILE). Can patient choose preferred type of the surgery himself? – Good question! On condition that after overall examination patient does not have any medical restrictions and cornea condition is good, patient may choose type...
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Essential Apps for Living in Ulsan
When you first arrive in Ulsan, it can be tough to navigate. Everything seems foreign and running at a pace far beyond anything that you have ever experienced before. Ulsan Online was created to help you navigate this amazing city. However, at the rate things change even we need help and that why you need these essential apps for living in Ulsan. This list includes some of the best apps for navigation, public transportation and daily life. The apps will help you get from point A to Point B like a pro and even gets some delicious food delivered right to your door without ever having to nervously order in Korean and spend the next 45 minutes hoping that you said the right thing. Kakao Messenger If there is one app that you should automativally download it is Kakao Messenger. To say that this is an essential app in Korea is an understatement. It is by far the most widely used app in Korea. It does everything from send messages to money, gifts, and coupons. Your work will most likely request that you have it as well. It is also great for group chats with friends and colleagues. Usually, your work or classmates will have a group chat that will keep you updated on...
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Preparing for a Typhoon in Korea
Every year at the end of the summer, there is an uncomfortable time where typhoons are common. Usually this period is around late August to early September and sometimes we even get a few in October! That being said, it is a good idea to prepare for this time and make sure that you are safe from the typhoon. You are going to find a lot of varying opinions if you are solely sourcing your information from internet memes...
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How to Get LASIK in Korea
Many of us wish to correct myopia, astigmatism or hyperopia and finally get rid of our glasses or contact lenses while we are living in Korea. However, the process may be daunting at first. Getting any kind of surgery in a foreign country can be frightening. However, at BGN Eye Hospital they have detailed the exact procedure to help you understand the process and feel more comfortable when you come for a visit. Step 1 Examination and consultation The...
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How To Shop Cheaply in Ulsan
With the COVID-19 virus causing many schools and places of work to shut down temporarily, this puts many members of our community in a bit of a bind financially. If you are struggling to make ends meet this month or when you first get here, here are some suggestions on places to go where you can find affordable prices. Daiso This may seem obvious if you have ever spent any time in Korea but Daiso is worthy of...
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Korean Language Resources
Part of living in Korea is actually learning Korean. It’s sound silly to say this but if you talk to a lot of foreigners here, many of us have only a basic grasp of the language despite (in some cases) many years of living in Korea. The problem is largely due to the lack of actual classes. Which is ironic because many of the foreigners are here to teach in language academies. At any rate, there are resources available...
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Top Ulsan Instagram Accounts that You Should FOLLOW!
Ulsan has never really been known as a destination city. Being surrounded by places like Busan and Gyeongju, it has some serious competition. However, there are a number of great instagram accounts that show the amazing things that Ulsan has to offer. Here are a few hand picked accounts that will have you wanting to get out and see the sights! Angela Davis – The K-Food Project Angela has made a name for herself with amazing posts on the...
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How to File Your Taxes In Ulsan
Taxes are difficult enough in our home countries, but filing them in Korea is something that needs to be done and it is not always easy. If you work at a public school or company they may file your taxes for you. If this is you, you are one of the lucky ones. Foreigners, just like Koreans, are required to submit their tax forms on a yearly basis between Jan. 25 and Feb. 10. The year-end tax settlement is...
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How to Use Kakao Maps in English
Kakao Maps and almost all of the apps in the Kakao family now can be switched to support the English language. However, they all still default to Korean. In this video, I will show you how to change the app into English and also use the navigation feature. Take a look at how to change it to English in the video below: Kakao Maps and even Naver Maps are so much more useful in Korea than google...
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Fine Dust in Ulsan: A Guide to Protecting Yourself from Pollution
Let’s face it, Ulsan has never been known as the cleanest city in Korea. Fact is that it has always been known as one of the richest, thanks to the many industries and factories that call this city home and because of that, it is also known as one of the more polluted. It has been stated that residents of Ulsan have a shorter lifespan than those living in other parts of Korea. However, recently the pollution all...
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