Republic of Korea, Seoul
Cataract surgery (both eyes) in Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic
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About the clinic
Cataract surgery on both eyes uses ultrasound to remove cloudy lenses and implant artificial lenses at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. The procedure may cost around $400–$3,400 per eye, including a pre-operative eye exam. Its MIRACLE FORMULA lens calculator was developed for Asian cataract patients and uses data from 10,000+ eyes.
How surgery is planned
Dr. Jinchul Kim, an ophthalmologist and medical director, developed the patent-pending MIRACLE FORMULA program. He completed a fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and was the first Korean private-practice ophthalmologist invited to speak at the 2025 IOL Power Club.
Before surgery, an optometrist examines the eye, followed by an in-depth assessment with the operating surgeon. These appointments take about 2–3 hours. The team considers daily activities, driving, hobbies, eye health, astigmatism, and preferred focus distance when discussing lens options.
The clinic offers monofocal, multifocal, trifocal, quadrifocal, toric, and extended-depth-of-focus lenses. Toric lenses can address astigmatism. Only FDA- and KFDA-approved premium lenses are used.
- Clareon PanOptix Pro quadrifocal lens: around $3,300 per eye.
- Clareon lens: around $2,600 per eye.
- PureSee Toric lens for astigmatism: around $2,300 per eye.
- Tecnis Eyhance lens: around $900 per eye.
Two-eye surgery and recovery
The clinic uses a Centurion ultrasound system with Active Sentry pressure control. Callisto Eye navigation links to the IOLMaster 700 and LUMERA 700 microscope during surgery.
Surgery is outpatient. The first eye is treated, then checked the next morning before the second eye is operated on. The surgeon who assesses the patient also performs surgery and follow-up.
A recovery check takes place after one week, with closer follow-up during the first 1–3 months. Annual vision checks follow. Night glare or halos often improve within 1–3 months, though they may last longer for some patients.
The clinic was designated a Foreign Patient-Friendly Medical Institution by South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2018. To explore whether this approach fits your needs, leave a request on Bookimed.
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2005
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3 doctors
6000 patients per year
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| Refractometry | $50 - $100 |
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Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic: more details about the clinic
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic is a private, single-specialty ophthalmology clinic located in Seoul, South Korea, treating international patients, including public figures, alongside domestic patients. The clinic operates a single department with 2 beds and a team of 3 doctors.
Founding and Scale
Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic was founded in 2005 and treats around 6,000 patients a year. The clinic works with international patient coordinators who provide language support in English, Mandarin, Arabic and other languages, assisting patients from initial contact through post-treatment care.
Medical Team
The clinic's medical team consists of 3 doctors, led by ophthalmologists and supported by nursing and administrative staff.
Procedures
- LASIK
- LASEK
- ICL surgery
- cataract surgery
Facilities
The clinic provides diagnostic equipment for eye examinations and surgical technology used in its outpatient eye procedures.
Additional services
Transfer
Airport to clinic
$100 -
$120
Clinic to airport
$100 -
$120
Language assistance
Available
free
Accommodation
Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily
Requirements for admission
Age
18 -
85
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Anonymous • Laser eye surgery Ukraine
Aug 13, 2026
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Now, my vision is considered perfect by local standards, and I'm feeling better than expected
The coordinator was always in touch and handled all communication with the clinic, so I didn't have to spend my own time or energy organizing anything. It made the whole experience easy, even when I had to reschedule my appointment several times. The clinic itself was extremely professional and modern, with state-of-the-art equipment and specialists who speak English. I had the SMILE procedure on one eye to correct a lifetime of astigmatism and worsening vision. Now, my vision is considered perfect by local standards, and I'm feeling better than expected. The clinic has stayed in touch since the surgery. My advice is simple: just come to the clinic and trust the professionals. You don’t need to prepare anything in advance; just show up.
The coordinator was always in touch and handled all communication with the clinic, so I didn’t have to spend my own time, energy, or effort on organizing anything. It made the whole experience incredibly easy and stress-free.
I had to reschedule my appointment several times, and thanks to the coordinator, everything was arranged smoothly each time.
The clinic itself exceeded all my expectations. Everything was extremely professional, modern, and aesthetically beautiful. The equipment is state-of-the-art, and the specialists are highly qualified and speak English, which made communication very comfortable.
I had lived with astigmatism and worsening vision my entire life, and now, according to Korean standards, my vision is considered perfect. I’m incredibly happy with the result.
I’m very grateful for the entire experience and would definitely recommend this clinic to anyone who is planning to improve their vision.
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Republic of Korea, Seoul,
updated 11/6/2026
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