Patient guide

Why LASIK in Korea? Experience at scale

Korea is one of the world's most active countries for vision correction. Here is what draws patients from Mongolia, Southeast Asia, Europe and the Americas to Seoul, and what to plan for.

High volume, experienced surgeons

Vision correction is very common in Korea, so specialist clinics build deep experience. Apgujeong Eye Clinic has performed over 100,000 vision correction procedures across 20+ years in Gangnam.

Early adoption of new technology

Korean clinics adopted SMILE early. We introduced SMILE in 2011 and now perform SMILE Pro on the ZEISS VisuMax 800.

Thorough diagnostics

Comprehensive testing is standard practice. Every plan at our clinic starts with more than 50 diagnostic tests.

Efficient scheduling

Examination and surgery can often be arranged within days of each other, and sometimes on the same day for prepared candidates, which suits a one-week trip.

What to plan

  • Stop soft contact lenses for the required period before your exam (your coordinator confirms how long)
  • Allow about one week in Seoul for most laser procedures
  • Bring sunglasses and avoid swimming in the first weeks
  • Plan follow-up with an eye doctor at home

Results and suitability depend on your examination. No reputable clinic can promise an outcome before testing.

FAQ

Common questions

Is LASIK in Korea safe for foreigners?

Safety depends on the clinic, the surgeon and proper testing rather than nationality. Choose a clinic with board-certified surgeons and full diagnostics.

Do clinics in Seoul speak English?

Many international-facing clinics do. Our consultations and aftercare instructions are available in English.

Find out which procedure fits your eyes

Send your prescription and travel dates. A coordinator replies in English and books your 50+ test examination with a board-certified surgeon.

Apgujeong Eye Clinic

Board-certified ophthalmologists offering SMILE Pro, LASIK, LASEK, ICL and cataract surgery in Gangnam, Seoul.

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