11 Best Cataract Surgery (One Eye) Clinics in Republic of Korea

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.

Pe Chong E is a cataract treatment specialist with 1,100+ procedures performed. Cataract surgery with a monofocal intraocular lens may cost around 1,500,000 KRW, typically covering the procedure, lens, diagnostics, and transfers. BGN Eye Hospital holds a Carl Zeiss award for surgical quality and uses 3D eye mapping technology. The procedure employs advanced phacoemulsification with Catalys laser for precise, gentle treatment.

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.

NAEUN HOSPITAL is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Incheon, Republic of Korea, a 40-minute drive from Incheon International Airport. The hospital specializes in urology, mammology, medical check-ups and stem cell therapy, offering treatments such as herniated disc surgery, breast tumor removal, treatment of uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts, and kidney stone removal. It also operates three health screening centers located in different districts of the city.

NAEUN HOSPITAL serves both adults and children, treating 500,000 patients every year. Patients visit the clinic most often from Asia, the USA, Canada, Australia and Russian-speaking countries.

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.

Gachon University Gil Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital, providing medical services of the international level and is a leading hospital not only Korea, but also in Asia. Gil Hospital is located in the heart of Incheon at 1 hour drive from Incheon International Airport.

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.