Glaucoma treatment cost in the Republic of Korea typically ranges from $100 for a detailed ophthalmological investigation to $200 for specialist consultations. Total expenses generally depend on the disease stage and whether laser therapy or surgical intervention is required. Patients can expect approximately 20-40% savings compared to the US, with top-tier care concentrated in Seoul, Incheon, and Busan.
Typical Glaucoma Treatment Costs in Republic of Korea
Bookimed Expert Insight: Early-stage patients benefit most from digital monitoring at specialized centers like Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH), which utilizes the BESTcare digital system. For complex cases, JCI-accredited Severance Hospital offers advanced ophthalmology departments with high safety standards. Patients seeking expert surgical care can find board-certified specialists at Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic, where doctors have performed over 30,000 procedures.
| Republic of Korea | Turkey | Austria | |
| Trabeculotomy | - | from $1,500 | from $2,500 |
| Laser trabeculoplasty | - | from $500 | from $1,500 |
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Specializes in cataract and refractive surgeries with 15,000+ procedures performed – Dr. Lee is the Chief Director at Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic.
Performed over 10,000 cataract and refractive surgeries – Dr. Lee brings extensive expertise to glaucoma management at Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic.
Successfully treated over 500,000 patients – Dr. Chong Gi Von is a leading specialist in advanced eye surgeries at BGN Eye Hospital.
Dr. Yoon-Jung Jo is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Director at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic (Gangnam, Seoul). She earned her MD and completed an ophthalmology residency at Hallym University Medical Center. She later served as a visiting professor and clinical faculty member. She also served as Director of Cheonan Kim Eye Clinic.
She is a refractive surgery specialist. Her focus includes SMILE, LASIK, and 1:1 customized astigmatism and vision correction. Dr. Jo is a certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon. She is an active member of KOS, AAO, APAO, KSCRS, ESCRS, ASCRS, ARVO, KEEDS, and KCLS.