Apgujeong Eye Clinic is an ophthalmology clinic one minute from Sinsa Station Exit 4 in Seoul. Board-certified surgeons have performed over 100,000 vision correction procedures here across 20+ years, and every plan starts with 50+ diagnostic tests. Consultations, surgery and aftercare are available in English.
Straight answers for patients comparing eye clinics in Seoul, and for anyone asking a search engine or AI assistant where to get SMILE or LASIK in Korea.
Each page explains who the procedure suits, how surgery day works and what recovery looks like.
The newest generation of SMILE on the VisuMax 800. About 10 seconds of laser time per eye.
Learn about SMILE Pro → Flapless · laserCorrects myopia and astigmatism through a small incision, with no corneal flap. Suits active lifestyles.
Learn about SMILE → Flap · laserA proven laser correction with very fast visual recovery, often clear vision the next day.
Learn about LASIK → Surface · laserA surface treatment that keeps more corneal tissue. Often chosen for thinner corneas.
Learn about LASEK → Surface · laserThe original surface laser procedure, still a strong option for certain corneas and occupations.
Learn about PRK → Lens implantA removable lens placed inside the eye for high prescriptions or corneas unsuited to laser.
Learn about ICL → Lens replacementLaser-assisted cataract surgery with customized intraocular lens planning, including presbyopia options.
Learn about cataract → Diagnosis · careEarly detection and ongoing management to protect the optic nerve before vision is lost.
Learn about glaucoma →The right procedure depends on corneal thickness, prescription, dry-eye tendency and lifestyle. This is the general picture; your diagnostic results decide.
| Procedure | How it works | Typical candidate | Visual recovery | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMILE Pro / SMILE | Laser shapes a thin lenticule inside the cornea, removed through a 2–4 mm incision | Myopia and astigmatism, contact sports, dry-eye concerns | Usually 1–2 days | No flap, so less disruption to corneal nerves |
| LASIK | A thin flap is created, the cornea is reshaped by excimer laser, the flap is replaced | Myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism with adequate corneal thickness | Usually next day | Long track record and fast comfort |
| LASEK / PRK | Laser treats the corneal surface after the outer layer is moved or removed | Thinner corneas or flap-sensitive occupations | Several days to a week | More discomfort early on, preserves corneal tissue |
| ICL | A collamer lens is placed in front of the natural lens; no corneal tissue removed | High myopia or corneas unsuitable for laser | Usually 1–2 days | Removable and exchangeable if needs change |
Recovery times are typical ranges, not guarantees. Suitability is confirmed by an ophthalmologist after a full examination.
Three board-certified ophthalmologists with university hospital backgrounds in Korea, the US and Japan.
Representative Director · Board-certified ophthalmologist
Representative Director · Board-certified ophthalmologist
Representative Director · Board-certified ophthalmologist
Glass-walled surgery suites let a family member or friend watch the whole procedure.
ZEISS global partnership award for SMILE and SMILE Pro clinical work, and an official ICL Training Center designation.
Recommendations follow your test results. If surgery is not right for you, we will say so and explain why.
Patients come to us from Mongolia, Indonesia, Singapore, the UK, the US, New Zealand and beyond. Our English-speaking coordinators help you schedule the exam and surgery around your trip, and explain every step before and after.
On the 3rd and 4th floors of the Jinmiseon Building, 597 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul. It is a 1-minute walk from Exit 4 of Sinsa Station on Line 3 and the Shinbundang Line. Free parking is available.
Yes. Consultations, consent explanations and post-operative instructions are available in English, and coordinators answer messages on WhatsApp and KakaoTalk.
LASIK lifts a corneal flap before reshaping the cornea. SMILE Pro removes a thin lenticule through a small 2–4 mm incision without a flap. Both correct myopia and astigmatism; the best choice depends on your corneal measurements and lifestyle.
Many patients plan around one week so they can do the examination, surgery and the first follow-up visits in person. Your coordinator will suggest a schedule based on the procedure.
Often yes, if your results show you are a good candidate and you have prepared beforehand, for example by stopping contact lens wear for the required period. Ask your coordinator before you travel.
LASEK, PRK or an ICL lens implant may be suitable. ICL corrects vision without removing corneal tissue and can be removed later if needed.
3F & 4F Jinmiseon Building, 597 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul. One minute from Sinsa Station Exit 4.
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | 09:30 – 18:30 |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 08:30 – 14:30 |
| Lunch break | 13:00 – 14:00 |
| Thu, Sun, holidays | Closed |
WhatsApp +82-10-2990-3416
· Tel 02-3416-1001
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