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Best Hospitals for Cataract treatment in Republic of Korea 2025

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What's the Cost of Cataract Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures in Republic of Korea?

The total cost of cataract treatment in the Republic of Korea varies based on the chosen procedure. Aqua ICL surgery, which involves lens implantation, costs approximately $5,000. Secondary ptosis correction with skin excision, which may be necessary for patients with weakened eyelid muscles, is priced at $6,000 to $7,000. The treatment package generally includes preoperative laboratory tests, anesthesia, postoperative care, and interpreter services, though prescribed medications and caregiver fees are additional expenses.

	Republic of Korea	Turkey	Austria
Vitrectomy	from $2,097	from $3,000	from $4,500
Femtosecond laser	from $1,750	from $816	from $3,200
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement	from $699	from $1,500	from $2,500
Cataract surgery (one eye)	from $699	from $1,200	from $1,800
Cataract surgery (both eyes)	-	from $1,300	from $3,500

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Best Cataract Treatment Centers in Republic of Korea: 10 Verified Options and Prices

The Bookimed clinic ranking is based on data science algorithms, providing a trusted, transparent, and objective comparison. It takes into account patient demand, review scores (both positive and negative), the frequency of updates to treatment options and prices, response speed, and clinic certifications.

Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Lee Young Seob

18 years of experience • 30000+ treatments performed

Clinic is certified :

Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic is a private ophthalmology center in Seoul, South Korea, serving both adults and children. The clinic treats around 12,000 patients annually, including international visitors from Europe, the Commonwealth, Asia, the USA, Canada, and Australia. It is recognized for its specialized care and expertise in eye health.

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BGN Eye Hospital

Republic of Korea, Busan

Pe Chong E

Recognized as the best clinic for ICL surgery by Swiss STAAR, indicating its expertise in Cataract treatment.

Offers phacoemulsification with Catalys laser for cataract removal, ensuring gentle and precise treatment.

Has completed over 346,000 vision correction procedures, demonstrating vast experience in eye treatments.

Provides a comfortable treatment environment, with positive reviews and a resort location in Busan for rest and recovery.

Treatment managed by Dr. Chong Gi Von, who is experienced in various eye surgeries, ensuring high-quality patient care.

treatment
Cataract surgery (one eye)	$699 - $4,894
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement	$699 - $4,894

Severance Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Gong Je Seong

Clinic is certified :

Accredited by JCI and recognized among World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek, ensuring high-quality Cataract treatment.
Annually performs 40,000 operations, showcasing extensive experience and proficiency in surgical procedures.
Center of Ophthalmology offers advanced Cataract surgery options like IOL replacement and femtosecond laser.
1,300 doctors, including 395 professors, provide expert care and personalized treatment plans.
Patient testimonials highlight successful Cataract surgeries and comprehensive post-operative care.

diagnostics
Ophthalmological investigation	$800 - $1,400

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek, showcasing expertise in cataract treatment.
Offers cataract surgery with IOL replacement, ensuring precise and effective vision correction.
Provides cataract surgery for one or both eyes, tailored to individual patient needs.
Uses femtosecond laser technology for cataract procedures, enhancing accuracy and safety.
Accredited by Global Healthcare Accreditation Program, ensuring high-quality care and patient safety.

Price on request

Samsung Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Ranked among World's Best Hospitals and Smart Hospitals by Newsweek, showcasing excellence in cataract treatment.
Offers cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) replacement, ensuring precise vision correction.
Performed over 45,000 surgeries annually, reflecting extensive surgical experience.
Accredited by International Organization for Standardization, ensuring high-quality healthcare standards.
Home to approximately 1,400 doctors, providing expert care in various medical specialties.

diagnostics
Extended analysis of blood	$350 - $450

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Byung-hee Lee

41 years of experience

Pe Chong E

Ophthalmologist, specialist in cataract treatment

Lee Young Seob

18 years of experience • 30000+ treatments performed

Dr. Lee Young Seob is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Chief Director. He specializes in retina, cataract, and advanced vision correction procedures. His expertise includes SMILE, Contoura Vision, and lens implant surgery. Dr. Lee graduated at the top of his class from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. He completed his residency at Kyung Hee University Hospital. He has also served as a clinical professor at Ajou University Hospital. Dr. Lee has held leadership positions at major eye clinics.

He has performed over 15,000 cataract and refractive surgeries, including LASIK, LASEK, SMILE, and ICL implantation. Dr. Lee is known for his surgical skill. He holds certifications of excellence in SMILE LASIK, ICL/Toric-ICL, and several intraocular lens implantations, such as LISA Tri, FineVision, and PanOptix.

Dr. Lee is an active member of leading ophthalmology societies. These include KOS, AAO, KSCRS, ASCRS, and ARVO.

Lee Kwan Hoon

20 years of experience • 30000+ treatments performed

Dr. Lee Kwan Hoon is an ophthalmologist and Chief Director. He specializes in retina, cataract, vision correction, SMILE, Contoura, and lens implantation. He graduated from Dankook University College of Medicine. He completed his residency and a retina fellowship at Dankook University Hospital. Dr. Lee also works as an adjunct professor at Dankook University.

He has held several leadership roles. These include Director at BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil Lotte Branch, Head of Ophthalmology at Armed Forces Capital Hospital, and Director of the Retina Center at Kim Eye Clinic in Masan. Dr. Lee has performed over 10,000 cataract and refractive surgeries. He has also completed more than 15,000 retinal procedures and surgeries.

Dr. Lee is a member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and Korean Retina Society. He is certified in LISA Tri, FineVision, and PanOptix intraocular lens implantation. He is also a certified expert in ReLEx SMILE by Carl Zeiss.

Reviews about Bookimed: Discover Patients' Insights

Mikhail Krasnoperov • Cataract

Russian Federation

Apr 19, 2019

Verified review.

"I'm leaving my vision 100% for both eyes, thank you very much I am happy

Excellent clinic BGn stay in the clinic went very well and successfully. Dr. Lee Dong Eun is a highly classy positive person specialist. He did everything perfectly well after the examination. He came with a cataract on both eyes, the right eye was hardly seen. I'm leaving my vision 100% for both eyes, thank you very much I am happy. The medical staff at the clinic works like a good watch. Attentive are courteous attentive very polite complete comfort. The single chamber is all that is necessary to eat cleanly comfortably. Especially about the coordinator of the clinic Valchenko Maria, a correct excellent specialist, a wonderful person with her does not arise, no problems can solve everything, thanks. Service satisfied everything went well. Well done good organization of success to you

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BGN Eye Hospital

Гуламжан • Cataract

Kazakhstan

Oct 3, 2022

Verified review.

Thank you Bookimed

Thank you Bookimed.com and the Clinic is very nice and the results are quick!!

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Yes Thanks everyone

Severance Hospital

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