The 10 Best LASIK Clinics in Seoul

BGSS suits people with strong prescriptions or astigmatism who may end up needing a lens rather than a laser. Besides SMILE Pro on a ZEISS VisuMax 800, LASIK and two-day LASEK, it implants EVO+ and toric ICLs and offers presbyopia lenses and laser cataract surgery. The pre-operative exam takes about two hours and blurs near vision for several hours afterwards. Its website runs in English, Chinese and Japanese, and the clinic is registered to treat foreign patients.

Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic is worth a look for patients curious about an alternative to the ZEISS lasers found in most Gangnam clinics. Its NEW SMILE and NEW SMILE PRO procedures run on the SCHWIND ATOS laser with CenTrax centration, in an operating room kept for them. It also offers two-day LASEK, EVO and ECHO ICL lenses and presbyopia and cataract treatment. The English website, WhatsApp and online forms make first contact simple.

Samsung Miracle suits patients who want to discuss their options directly with the surgeon in English. Its three medical directors state fluency in English, and an international patient team answers booking requests within 24 hours. The focus is on ZEISS SMILE and SMILE Pro, EVO ICL and cataract surgery with customised multifocal lenses, while LASIK and LASEK are also available. Consultation, exam and surgery can be completed in a single day.

Eyeonce suits visitors on a tight schedule, since suitable candidates can have the exam and surgery on the same trip. The clinic offers SMILE Pro, SMILE LASIK, LASIK, LASEK, ICL implants and presbyopia and cataract surgery. In-house interpreters cover English, Chinese, Mongolian and Thai, and consultations can start over WhatsApp. The quoted price includes the full pre-operative exam, and aftercare extends to re-examination and possible retreatment.

Clear Seoul suits people with dry eyes who worry that surgery will make them worse. Alongside LASIK, LASEK, SMILE and SMILE Pro, the clinic runs a dry eye service with IPL laser therapy and a radiofrequency treatment for loose conjunctiva. Lens implants, presbyopia and cataract surgery and glaucoma care are also offered. Treating the eye surface before vision correction can make the exam measurements more reliable.

Bright Eye Clinic suits foreign patients who want support from the first enquiry to the last check-up. It holds KAHF accreditation for hospitals serving foreign patients, works with international coordinators and keeps a 24-hour interpretation hotline. Claims from Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and TieCare are accepted. Treatments include SMILE Pro on ZEISS VisuMax lasers, custom LASIK, LASEK, ICL and ArtiPlus presbyopia lenses. Expats insured with those companies should ask about claims before booking.

B&VIIT is a practical pick for visitors who want everything a short walk from Gangnam Station. The clinic covers LASIK, LASEK, SMILE and SMILE Pro, ICL implants and presbyopia options such as PresbyOnd and EVO Viva. Its cataract service includes light-adjustable lenses, whose power can be fine-tuned after surgery. Separate websites in English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and Mongolian explain the process, and follow-up visits can be booked through the clinic's app.

BGN suits people living or staying on the east side of the city, away from the Gangnam clinic cluster. This branch occupies the 11th floor of Lotte World Tower and offers LASIK, LASEK, SMILE and SMILE Pro, ICL and presbyopia lens implants. It has been an official ZEISS SMILE centre since 2012 and uses an AI-based screening program for LASIK and LASEK candidates. Separate websites in English, Russian, Mongolian and Chinese explain the procedures.

GS Eye Center suits patients who want to compare several lenticule-based techniques in one consultation. Alongside SMILE Pro on a ZEISS VisuMax 800, it offers SILK on Johnson & Johnson's Elita laser, as well as LASIK, LASEK and ICL lens implants. Seven ophthalmologists work with founder Dr Kim Moo-yeon, a former professor at the Catholic Medical Center. Corneal strengthening with the KXL cross-linking system is also available, which widens the options for weaker corneas.

SNU Eye Clinic suits patients who have already had surgery elsewhere and want a second correction, thanks to a dedicated re-correction clinic. It offers SMILE Pro, SMILE LASIK, LASIK and LASEK, along with toric ICL for astigmatism and several presbyopia options. Keratoconus diagnosis and treatment are also covered. The website is available in English, Chinese, Mongolian and Russian, and the clinic is on Gangnam-daero near Sinsa.