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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Cataract treatment in Republic of Korea 2024

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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Cataract treatment in Republic of Korea 2024

3 Recent Cataract Treatment Reviews in Republic of Korea: Check Real Patient Experience

Гуламжан • Cataract
Kazakhstan
Oct 3, 2022

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Mikhail Krasnoperov • Cataract
Russian Federation
Apr 19, 2019

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"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 Read more less

Cataract Treatment Overview in Republic of Korea

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

updated 4/28/2024
The average price for Cataract diagnostic and treatment in Republic of Korea is $5700, the minimum price is $3566, and the maximum price is $15000.
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Cataract surgery with IOL replacement -from $2900 -
Cataract surgery (one eye) from $5300 from $2500 from $2950
Cataract surgery (both eyes) -from $4500 -
Vitrectomy -from $3000 from $3500
Femtosecond laser -from $1100 -
ECG -from $5 -
Extended analysis of blood from $250 from $3210 -
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OCT (Optical coherence tomography) -from $110 -
Consultation with an ophthalmologist -from $40 -
Slit lamp examination -from $40 -
Ultrasound of the eye -from $380 -
Ophthalmological investigation -from $130 -
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Republic of Korea, Seoul
86% patients recommend

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Samsung Medical Center is a prominent multidisciplinary hospital in South Korea that has repetitively received many awards in customer satisfaction and services quality. It has a special status of “Hospital of presidential standards”. A part of Samsung Medical Complex, Comprehensive Cancer Center provides the most thorough treatment for cancer patients using state-of-the-art equipment: Novalis, IGRT (image-guided radiation therapy), Da Vinci surgical system, etc.

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In the questionnaire, there was a question regarding my health concerns which I responded to. I feel that those concerns were not visited with any doctors. I liked the speed of the procedures and professionalism of the program staff. But it felt like I was on a factory line, too robot-like. Wish I had known that I could keep my phone with me. I saw others using phones while waiting to get in to exam rooms but I did not now we were allowed to have phone on us.
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— Anonymous
United States of America, Sep 3, 2023
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Consultation with an ophthalmologist $55 - $65
Extended analysis of blood $350 - $450
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Republic of Korea, Incheon
100% patients recommend

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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.

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Kazakhstan, Apr 4, 2024
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Republic of Korea, Seoul
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Severance Hospital in Korea is an international multidisciplinary clinic at Yonsei University, located in Seoul South Korea. Yonsei Severance Hospital's Health System includes: oncology and rehabilitation centers, pediatric and women's clinics, cardiovascular center and Clinic of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. The Hospital has been certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) and serves 1.6 million outpatients annually.

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Kazakhstan, Oct 3, 2022
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Ophthalmological investigation $800 - $1400
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Republic of Korea, Seoul
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Asan Hospital (Asan Medical Center) is the largest multidisciplinary medical center in South Korea, which can serve 2,700 patients at once.

The key specialties in the hospital are organ transplant, oncology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery. Almost half of all heart transplants in South Korea are carried out (45%) at Asan. The success of organ transplants ranges from 90%.

Every day, 11,800 outpatients and 2,550 inpatients are treated in Asan Hospital. Medical tourists from the USA, China, the UAE, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia choose Asan Hospital.

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Everything is good and even healthy, only expensive. Everything is on the level, staff, doctors, service, and so on. Of the proposed chambers was 500 bucks a day. Procedures are also not cheap, but everything is qualitative and operational, people know what to do and how.
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— Vladimir Kondratyuk
Russian Federation, Jun 5, 2019
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Republic of Korea, Seoul
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St. Mary’s Hospital Seoul is a large multidisciplinary medical center in South Korea. The main specialties are oncology, hematology, organ transplant, cardiovascular surgery, and check-up. The hospital was the first in South Korea for liver, small bowel and cornea transplants. St. Mary’s Hospital in Korea is ranked the 5th in the world for successful bone marrow transplants.

30,000 international patients get treatment annually here.

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Republic of Korea, Seoul
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is one of the most innovative multidisciplinary medical centers in Korea.

It is the 1st digital hospital in the country. The hospital is equipped witg BESTcare system that allows avoiding medical errors, improving treatment safety and effectiveness.

Bundang specializes in general and abdominal surgery, oncology, orthopedics and traumatology. 1,500,000 patients undergo treatment at in hospital every year.

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Good day! I would like to share my impressions of being in the clinic. Thanks to the coordinators, the staff of the international clinic center, all wishes were taken into account. Special thanks to the attending physician, the procedure was perfect, the staff is very attentive, courteous. They are located in a 5-bed room, but at the same time there is no discomfort, food can be chosen taking into account personal taste preferences (Korean, European cuisine) and at the same time satisfying and varied. I can say one thing, there is no limit to my gratitude, my recommendations to friends, acquaintances only this Clinic! The prices are reasonable.
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— YANA Tkachenko
Russian Federation, Sep 27, 2019
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ECG $20
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Republic of Korea, Busan
66% patients recommend

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  • 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.
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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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— Mikhail Krasnoperov
Russian Federation, Apr 19, 2019
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Cataract surgery with IOL replacement $725.64 - $5079.49
Vitrectomy $2176.93 - $2684.87
Femtosecond laser $1750
Cataract surgery (one eye) $725.64 - $5079.49
Ophthalmological investigation $220
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Republic of Korea, Seoul
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Gangnam Severance Hospital is a large multidisciplinary medical center in Seoul, South Korea. The hospital specializes in oncology, neurosurgery, neurology, cardiology, and check-up (complex diagnostics).

Gangnam Severance Hospital has received JCI accreditation, a global organization that evaluates the clinics across the globe for safety and high-quality medical services. That means the hospital complies with international healthcare standards.

The hospital is the 1st in South Korea to perform lung transplant.

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Republic of Korea, Seoul
92% patients recommend

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Bumin Hospital Seoul specialized in the joints and spine, founded in 2011 is part of a Group of Bumin Hospitals . The Hospital meets international standards, confidence reached its medical service, accurate diagnosis, latest equipments, environmentally friendly places for recreation and professional medical staff strives to create a healthy world with the best service.
 

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Republic of Korea, Seoul
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Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) is the leading multidisciplinary state facility in the capital of South Korea. The President of the country receives treatment here.

Since 2004, SNUH has been digitalized completely — all data about patients is stored in the electronic system.

The hospital shows the highest statistics for cancer treatment in South Korea. Other SNUH key specialties are neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, pediatrics, and organ transplant.

Seoul University Hospital serves 10,700 patients every day on average.

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Get a Medical Assessment for Cataract Treatment in Republic of Korea: Select Your Expert from 15 Experienced Doctors

Republic of Korea, Seoul
Doctor Cheon Hyeon-cheol
Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience
Bright Eye Clinic
Current representative Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic Gangnam Former Bright Eye Clinic Busan representative doctor Department of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea SMILE LASIK, ICL certified 12 years of SMILE surgery experience (starting in 2012), performed over 30,000 eyes ICL Ophtec Expert Surgeon Certification Cataract Physiol Certification Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS) Full member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Full member of the Korean Cataract and Refractive Society (KSCRS) Full member of the American Cataract and Refractive Society (ASCRS) Full member of the European Cataract and Refractive Society (ESCRS) Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS)
Republic of Korea, Seoul
kim Joong Hoon
Ophtalmologist
24 years of experience
Gangnam ID Ophthalmic Clinic
Dr. Kim Joong Hoon is a committed ophthalmologist specializing in mitigating vision loss in patients with uveitis and retinal conditions. His range of services include Cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK eye surgery, IOLs implantation, Cataract surgery (one eye), LASEK eye surgery, and Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant. He believes in personalized treatment plans using advanced diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. He collaborates extensively with colleagues and other specialists to ensure optimal care for patients with intricate medical and eye conditions.EducationBachelor's degree from Northwestern UniversityMedical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in 2014Internship and ophthalmology residency at the University of Rochester from 2015 to 2018Fellowship in uveitis and ocular inflammation at the University of Washington School of Medicine from 2018 to 2019Fellowship in medical retina at Duke University Eye Center from 2019 to 2020
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Gyung Bai Choi
Ophtalmologist
30 years of experience
JC VITSOMANG EYE CLINIC
Representative Doctor Gyung Bai Choi (Graduated from Chung-Ang University School of Medicine / Doctor of Ophthalmology / Adjunct Professor at Hallym University)

FAQ about Cataract Treatment in Republic of Korea

What is cataract?

Cataract is a clouding of the lens which causes the vision loss and even blindness. The disease can affect one or both eyes. Cataract is the most common eye disease in people over 40.

Cataract causes 51% of world blindness. Over 20 million people over the world have cataract.

Surgery is the ONLY option for cataract treatment.

Cataract surgery is the procedure of clouded lens removal and the further replacement with the artificial one.

What are the cataract types?

Subcapsular cataract

Occurs at the back of the lens. People with diabetes are at the risk of this type cataract development due to taking the steroid drugs.

Nuclear cataract

Develops in the central part (nucleus) of the lens. Usually, seniors face this type of cataract.

Cortical cataract

Occurs in the lens cortex, the part that surrounds the nucleus.

What are the signs and symptoms of cataract?

If you notice some of these symptoms, visit an ophthalmologist immediately:

  • your vision has become cloudy and blurred
  • light from the lamp or sun seem too bright
  • colors around have become too dim
  • your eyes are out of focus.

How to detect cataract?

If you suspect having the cataract, consult with an eye doctor. Only after the complete examination, an ophthalmologist can confirm a diagnosis.

Cataract diagnostics usually includes standard eye tests such as:

  • visometry (the visual acuity test)
  • perimetry (the visual fields examination)
  • tonometry (the intraocular pressure measurement)
  • ophthalmoscopy (the eye fundus test).

How is cataract treated?

The indication for cataract surgery is the vision loss, which affects the person’s quality of life and causes the discomfort.

Phacoemulsification (Phaco) is the most common method for cataract surgery. During the operation, an eye surgeon makes a small incision on the eye surface and removes the damaged lens pieces with the suction device.

Phaco is a minimally invasive surgery. It means that the healing process after the operation is fast.

When the lens is extracted, an ophthalmologist carries out the intraocular lens (IOL) replacement. Instead of the natural lens, a surgeon implants the artificial IOL.

The intraocular lens is made of the plastic, acrylic, or silicone. A doctor determines the type of IOLs material due to the patient’s individual characteristics. The artificial implant is inserted via the incision made during phacoemulsification.

98% is a success rate of cataract operations. After the IOL replacement, an ophthalmologist changes the existing glass or lens prescriptions.

The surgery lasts for 1 hour. A patient is under local anesthesia during the procedure. In the most medical centers, phaco is performed on the outpatient basis. Hospitalization is not required, and a patient returns home immediately.

How much is a cataract operation?

Laser cataract surgery cost depends on the number of factors:

  • Cataract surgery charges. The surgery price varies in different medical centers. The standard bill usually includes the preparation for the procedure, cataract surgery, and postoperative examination.

Some hospitals include accommodation and meals to cataract removal cost. Consultation with an ophthalmologist can be included in the bill in some clinics, but the diagnostics is not contained to cataract eye surgery cost.

  • Geographical location of a clinic. Cataract removal cost differs from country to country. It is determined according to the economic development and the price policy within a state.
  • Experience and reputation of an eye surgeon. The cataract treatment by a highly-experienced ophthalmologist is more expensive. Usually, eye specialists undergo the international training that also affects the price of the surgery.
  • Status of a medical center. In the private clinics, cataract surgery cost is higher than in the state ones. Medical tourists over the world choose the private hospitals due to the high level of medical services and safety. The private clinics usually provide cataract surgery cost without insurance.
  • Additional services. Most of the medical facilities worldwide offer the international patients some benefits. The transfer to/from an airport, hotel booking, car rental, translation services are available in the clinics. But such benefits are not included in cataract eye surgery cost.

Top-5 countries for cataract surgery

India

The private medical institutions in this country provide the high-quality and safe healthcare services at the affordable prices. India offers the cheapest cataract surgery in the world. The cost for the operation is 40-100% lower than in European countries, but the quality is on the same level.

Producing generics (analogs to the expensive drugs) is the significant advantage of Indian clinics. In India, the medications are 10-17 times cheaper in comparison with states of Europe, Israel, the USA.

Thailand

Thai medical centers provide cataract surgery packages. It helps to save up to 70% of the money. Usually, the packages include transfer to/from an airport, preparation for the surgery, cataract operation, postoperative examination, and medications.

Laser cataract surgery cost is 35-70% lower in Thailand than in European countries, the USA, or Australia.

Medical tourists choose treatment in Thailand due to the high development of healthcare system, safety, and affordable prices. The most Thai hospitals look like the luxury resorts. Patients may combine cataract treatment with the vacation.

Turkey

Ophthalmology is one of the leading specialties in Turkey. 21.5% of all ophthalmological procedures are cataract operations.

Turkish eye doctors have the vast experience and qualification. Over 150,000 medical tourists choose Turkey for treatment due to the high quality of services.

Turkey is one of the best places for the cheap cataract operation. The price is lower up to 50% in comparison with Germany or Israel. Laser cataract surgery cost usually includes preoperative period, the surgery, examination after the procedure. Some hospitals provide patients with accommodation and meals.

Ukraine

The lowest laser cataract surgery cost in Europe is performed in Ukraine. Eye doctors cooperate with their European colleagues. It gives them an opportunity to apply the most innovative treatment methods and equipment.

Cataract surgery price in Ukraine is 50-60% lower than in Germany. The bill usually includes pre- and postoperative examination, cataract surgery, and drugs used during the operation.

Germany

Germany is considered the best country in Europe to provide ophthalmologic treatment due to the high quality of services, medications, and equipment. German eye surgeons are included in the top list of ophthalmologists worldwide.

Germany is highly developed country with a high-income economy. Over 250,000 international patients from 170 states visit Germany to receive treatment.

Due to these facts, laser cataract surgery cost is higher than in other European countries.

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