8 Best Cataract Surgery (One Eye) Clinics in Seoul

Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic is a private single-specialty medical center located in Seoul, Republic of Korea, dedicated to ophthalmology and serving both adult and pediatric patients. The clinic treats around 6,000 patients annually, with most visitors coming from Russian-speaking countries, Europe & the Commonwealth, and the USA, Canada, and Australia.

Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic performed the most LENSAR laser cataract surgeries in Korea from 2022 to 2026. The clinic uses the ALL-LASER FAST technique for a blade-free, five-minute procedure. Surgery with a monofocal lens typically costs around $600. For multifocal options, prices may range from $600–$4,000. These procedures utilize 3D biometric data from a database of 47,000+ eyes to personalize treatment. The clinic holds accreditations from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital operates Korea's first digital hospital with BESTcare system for enhanced treatment safety. Cataract surgery (one eye) typically costs around $16,300–$27,600. The multidisciplinary center treats 1.5 million patients annually and specializes in advanced surgical care.

Asan Medical Center is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in South Korea, performing cataract surgery with costs around $2,100–$5,400. The hospital treats over 11,800 outpatients daily and specializes in complex ophthalmic procedures.

Severance Hospital's ophthalmology department specializes in cataract surgery with JCI-accredited facilities. The procedure may cost around $2,100–$5,400. Dr. Hyung Keun Lee is an ophthalmologist specializing in cornea and cataract treatment.

Smile Eye Clinic Korea is an ophthalmology center in Seoul's Gangnam district. The clinic specializes in vision correction and cataract surgery. It offers SMILE Pro, SMILE LASIK, and 2DAY LASEK. The team also performs EVO ICL lens implantation for high myopia, correcting vision up to -18.0 D.

Founded over 15 years ago, the clinic is led by four senior surgeons. They have decades of combined experience and over 70,000 vision-correction cases. The clinic received an award for reaching 3 million EVO ICL implantations.

Surgeons use the ATOS femtosecond laser with the CenTrax workflow for SMILE Pro. ZEISS diagnostic systems map the eye before surgery. Multilingual coordinators support international patients, with specific help for those from Mongolia. They also arrange airport pickups and hotel stays.

Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong is a university-affiliated multispecialty hospital in Seoul. The facility offers advanced care in oncology, cardiology, and robotic surgery. It also treats children in pediatrics and child psychiatry. The national health service selects it for its high volume of complex surgeries. Founded in 1996, the center has 800 beds and over 53 specialized centers.

The medical team treats over 11,000 international patients from 53 countries each year. Specialized units include a Robotic Surgery Center and a Cardiovascular Center. UNICEF has designated the hospital as a baby-friendly facility. It won the Medical Korea Grand Prize for its international patient services. The hospital also received the Grand Prize at Korea Global Medical Marketing. Surgeons use the Da Vinci Robotic System for precise, minimally invasive procedures. Multilingual coordinators offer support in English, Russian, Mongolian, and Chinese.

Bright St. Mary Eye Clinic is a specialist ophthalmology center in Gangnam, Seoul. It focuses on laser vision correction, cataract care, and glaucoma management. The clinic treats both adults and children. It has been a long-running provider of refractive surgery in South Korea. The medical team includes 17 doctors. Many trained at Yonsei University and Samsung Medical Center.

The facility opened in 2000. It has dedicated surgery and examination centers across four floors. The clinic holds ISO 9001 certification. Surgeons use the SCHWIND ATOS platform with CenTrax centration technology. They also use the ELITA femtosecond laser for vision correction. The team has published research in the journal Ophthalmology and Therapy.

Specialists offer Smart SMILE, SILK SMILE, and 2-Day LASEK procedures. Cataract surgery options include multifocal and EDOF intraocular lenses. For dry eye, the clinic provides AquaCell IPL therapy. International patients get English-language help during consultations and diagnosis. Post-operative care includes personalized eye-drop plans and healing checks.