1. Who performs the surgery?
Ask for the name of the surgeon and confirm they are a board-certified ophthalmologist. At our clinic, surgery is performed by Dr. Jun Hyun Kim, Dr. Byung Woo Ko or Dr. Seung Eun Lee, all board-certified with university hospital backgrounds.
2. How thorough is the examination?
A safe recommendation needs more than a quick refraction. Look for corneal topography and tomography, corneal thickness, tear film, pupil size, retina and eye pressure. We run 50+ tests before recommending anything.
3. Will they say no?
A good clinic turns patients away when surgery is not right, or recommends a different procedure. Ask what happens if you are not a candidate.
4. What equipment is used?
Ask which laser platform will be used for your procedure. For SMILE Pro we use the ZEISS VisuMax 800.
5. Is the quote clear?
Ask for a written quote that lists the procedure, examinations, medications and follow-up visits included.
6. What about aftercare abroad?
Ask how many follow-ups you need in Seoul, what happens once you fly home and whether instructions are in your language. We provide English aftercare instructions and coordinators on WhatsApp and KakaoTalk.
Tip: send your current prescription and any previous eye records before you travel. It helps the clinic plan your schedule.
