Best Countries & Costs for ReLEx SMILE eye surgery in the World

This JCI-certified facility meets the same safety standards as top international hospitals, ensuring treatment safety. The package provides ReLEx SMILE for both eyes using flapless, femtosecond laser technology for faster healing and about $2,565 includes the procedure, a 2-night hospital stay with meals, VIP airport transfers, and 30-day follow-ups. Dr. Anil Kubaloglu, an author of 100+ ophthalmology publications, performs the surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy. Patients receive all medical records in English and one month of post-operative medications.

This flapless single-laser procedure creates and removes a corneal lenticule, preserving structure with a lower dry-eye risk. Dr. Ihsanyilmaz, a European Board-certified specialist with over 20 years of experience and 100+ publications, performs it at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. The package costs approximately $3,000 and covers a full examination, surgery, biometry testing, and a next-day check, with vision clearing within 24-48 hours. The GMP-certified clinic provides airport transfers and free interpretation in 25 languages.

• Wiwan Sansanayudh completed advanced cornea and refractive surgery fellowships at top North American institutions.
• Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital attracts international patients from Asia, the Arab League, USA, Canada, and Australia.
• Included Services: Post-operative care, parking, corneal topography, preoperative tests, blood tests, medications, post-op medications, anti-HIV test, language assistance, consultations with surgeon and ophthalmologist.
• Stay Info: Accommodation is not included in the price; no hotel stay required.
• Technique: SMILE Pro™ 2.0 for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism correction.

ReLEx SMILE's flapless technique takes just 8-10 seconds per eye for rapid recovery. Dr. Sasi Yaisawang, a cornea specialist certified by RCOPT, has performed 900+ of these treatments at Intrarat Hospital. The ISO 9001:2015 certified clinic holds a 98% patient recommendation rate. For approximately $4,486, the package includes a video or text consultation after a detailed examination to create a personalized plan.

Dr. Lee Kwan Hoon, with over 10,000 refractive and cataract procedures performed, uses the ClearVue SMILE technique for this correction. At Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic, which treats 12,000 patients annually, the package costs around $2,500. This includes one PRP session, a consultation, a follow-up visit, and a final examination, overseen by a fellowship-trained specialist.

Dr. Kim Mi Jin, with 10,000+ ReLEx SMILE procedures behind her, performs this focal laser lenticule extraction. The package is priced at about $2,214 – that covers the complete diagnostic process for both eyes, post-operative drops, and follow-up visits. The 5-7 day recommended stay at BGN Eye Hospital allows for thorough pre-operative assessment. The clinic has performed over 346,000 vision correction surgeries, and the procedure itself takes just 7–9 seconds per eye with immediate visual recovery.