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South Korea is one of the primary destinations for vision correction surgeries. BGN is one of the best eye clinics in Korea due to the high-quality level of equipment. ReLEX SMILE surgery is performed in this clinic. BGN is among several medical facilities worldwide that offer this innovative technique of vision correction.
Pay attention that the BGN doctors provide the ReLEx SMILE cost per both eyes. The starting price is stated above. The eye drops are necessary after the surgery, so you pay for them additionally. A patient needs to stay at Busan for a week, but BGN provides in-hotel stay only per night.
The examination of vision before and after the surgery is included into the SMILE laser eye surgery cost. However, each patient has to undergo complete eye screening before the surgery. You may undergo all necessary tests in your native country or at BGN for a couple of days before the surgery. These diagnostic tests are not included in the final ReLEx SMILE price.
BGN is a well-known Korean vision center among international patients due to excellent services, affordable prices, and seasonal discounts. BGN ophthalmologists perform over 300,000 eye surgeries every year.
Dr. Anil Kubaloglu is an experienced ophthalmologist with over 23 years in the field. He has performed more than 30,000 eye surgeries. His areas of expertise include general eye exams, cataract surgery, keratoconus, cornea treatments, laser procedures, and presbyopia…
33 years of experience • 20000+ treatments performed
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici is an experienced ophthalmologist with over 31 years in the field. He specializes in various eye surgeries and has performed more than 20,000 procedures. Each year, he completes over 1,000 successful surgeries, showing his skill and dedication.…
Wherever I have been to an eye hospital in my life, I have never met such a polite and experienced doctor
The thing I liked the most about the clinic is that there is no compulsion for surgery in the clinic (compared to other places). The main problem with your eyes, that is, whether there is a disease or not, is important to them. If there is a disease, the most appropriate solution will be found. A big thank you to Opr.Dr.Sezer.Haciağaoğlu, who examined my eyes and did the laser. Wherever I have been to an eye hospital in my life, I have never met such a polite and experienced doctor. The clinic is in the first place in the world for me. I am happy if this comment is useful to someone. Because I also chose "Dunyagôz Etiler" after reading and analyzing the other comments on Bookimed. Thank you bookimed and Dunyagõz Etiler
my doctor Anil Kubaloglu suggested a more suitable laser correction option than I had planned for which I am additionally grateful to him
Very modern clinic (top-of-the-range Relex Smile Pro laser correction machine) with friendly, caring staff, my doctor Anil Kubaloglu suggested a more suitable laser correction option than I had planned for which I am additionally grateful to him.
The clinic kindly agreed to extend my stay for a day free of charge when I had a flight, provided an extra desk and chair for work. Excellent 3 meals a day.
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all my preferences (of which there were many) were taken into account
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Fast Facts about ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
A minimally invasive laser vision correction procedure that reshapes the cornea to correct refractive errors like myopia and astigmatism.
Pros: Less invasive than LASIK surgery with no flap creation, reducing the risk of dry eye syndrome by up to 40%. Faster recovery times and fewer complications due to its small incision. Suitable for patients with thin corneas.
Cons: Limited availability for treating hyperopia compared to other refractive surgeries. Requires specialized equipment, which is not available in all clinics.
Effectiveness: 96% success rate in achieving 20/40 vision or better.
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes.
Recovery: 1-2 days.
Best for: Individuals with myopia up to -10 diopters and astigmatism up to 5 diopters.