9 Best LASIK Eye Surgery Clinics in Republic of Korea

Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic has treated 70,000+ patients over more than 25 years in refractive surgery. Its LASIK uses ZEISS VisuMax 800 and VisuMax 500 laser platforms. International patients can complete consultation, examination, and surgery in one day. Follow-up starts the next day and continues for up to three months, with annual vision checks through a lifetime care program.

Dr. Kim Mi Jin has performed 900 vision correction procedures over 17 years. LASIK eye surgery at BGN Hospital costs around $2,000 for both eyes, typically including surgery, eye exams, follow-ups, and medications. As one of the most experienced doctors at BGN, which has performed 346,000+ vision procedures, Dr. Kim specializes in LASIK, LASEK, and SMILE techniques. The clinic offers free consultations and uses the latest laser technology.

Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic uses the AMARIS RED system, featuring the world’s fastest 1050 Hz excimer laser. This technology offers the smallest laser beam available at 0.54 mm for smoother healing. The procedure typically costs around $700–$1,400 for both eyes. The clinic treats 7,000+ patients annually for vision correction and cataract surgery. A 7D eye tracking system predicts eye movement to help prevent errors. The facility holds prestigious accreditations from the AAO and ASCRS.

Bright Eye Clinic pioneered SMILE LASIK in Asia with VisuMax technology, achieving 100,000+ procedures. Dr. Cheon Hyeon-cheol has performed over 30,000 SMILE surgeries since 2012 and holds certifications from ICL Ophtec and multiple international ophthalmology societies. LASIK may cost around $2,000–$3,100. The clinic serves patients from 40 countries in its Gangnam facility.

Asan Medical Center is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in South Korea, offering LASIK eye surgery that typically costs around $2,000–$3,100. The clinic serves 2,700 patients daily and specializes in high-volume, precision procedures with a strong track record in organ and tissue treatments.

Gangnam Severance Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility, offers LASIK eye surgery with prices typically ranging from $2,000 to $3,100. The procedure is performed by experienced ophthalmologists in a multidisciplinary medical center that meets international healthcare standards.

Severance Hospital's JCI-accredited ophthalmology clinic offers LASIK eye surgery, which may cost around $2,000–$3,100. Dr. Gong Je Seong specializes in laser vision correction procedures.

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.

Since 2000, BSM Eye Clinic has performed 400,000+ procedures at its Gangnam location. Its Smart SMILE option uses a SCHWIND ATOS laser, a 2 mm incision, and 7-dimensional eye tracking, with daily life possible the next day. The clinic also offers Silk SMILE with Johnson & Johnson ELITA technology and 2-Day LASEK using AMARIS RED 1050 Hz. BSM Eye Clinic holds ISO 9001 accreditation.