Eye Surgery Services in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea — find the right procedure for your eyes
From SMILE Pro and LASIK to implantable lenses and cataract surgery, Apgujeong Eye Clinic offers every major vision correction option under one roof — so your surgeon can recommend what is safest for you, not what is easiest to sell.
Board-certified ophthalmologist · Updated October 2026
Which vision correction surgery is best for me?
The best procedure depends on your prescription, corneal thickness and shape, dry-eye status, age and lifestyle. In general: SMILE Pro or SMILE suits myopia with active lifestyles; LASIK gives the fastest recovery and treats hyperopia; LASEK suits thinner corneas; EVO ICL suits high myopia or thin corneas; and lens replacement suits cataract or presbyopia after about 45. At Apgujeong Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea, your surgeon decides after 50+ diagnostic tests.
- Procedures
- 7 specialties
- Experience
- 100,000+ procedures
- Surgeons
- 3 board-certified
- Location
- Sinsa Stn. Exit 4
Vision correction and eye care in Gangnam, Seoul
Every recommendation follows 50+ diagnostic tests and a one-on-one consultation with a board-certified ophthalmologist.
SMILE Pro
Flapless keyhole correction on the ZEISS VisuMax 800 — under 10 seconds of laser per eye.
Learn more → Since 2011SMILE LASIK
Minimally invasive correction through a 2–4 mm incision, ideal for active lifestyles.
Learn more → Fastest recoveryLASIK
Femtosecond flap LASIK with sharp vision often the next day; treats hyperopia too.
Learn more → Thin corneasLASEK
Flap-free surface laser for thinner corneas and contact-sport athletes.
Learn more → ICL Training CenterEVO ICL · KPL · IPCL
Implantable lenses for high myopia, thin corneas or dry eye — reversible.
Learn more → Premium IOLCataract & Presbyopia
Laser cataract surgery with customised lens consulting, PRESBYOND and VIVA ICL.
Learn more → Eye healthGlaucoma Screening
OCT, eye-pressure and visual field testing to catch glaucoma early.
Learn more →How we choose your procedure
Free pre-assessment
Send your prescription on WhatsApp for an initial opinion.
50+ tests
Corneal mapping, thickness, tear film, wavefront, lens and retina.
Surgeon consultation
A board-certified ophthalmologist explains every suitable option.
Your decision
You choose with clear pricing and no pressure.
Compare vision correction options
A quick guide — final suitability is confirmed after your examination.
| SMILE Pro | LASIK | LASEK | EVO ICL | Lens replacement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Myopia, active lifestyles | Myopia, hyperopia | Thin corneas | High myopia | Cataract, presbyopia 45+ |
| Flap | None | Yes | None | None | None |
| Visual recovery | 1–3 days | About 1 day | 5–7 days | 1–3 days | Within days |
| Tissue removed | Lenticule | Corneal tissue | Corneal surface | None | Natural lens replaced |
| Reversible | No | No | No | Yes | Lens can be exchanged |
Jun Hyun Kim, M.D.
Representative Director · Board-Certified Ophthalmologist. Former Professor & Head of Ophthalmology, Hanyang University Hospital; Clinical Fellow, Harvard Medical School / Mass Eye and Ear; reviewer for the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; ZEISS Global Partnership Award. Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology, ASCRS, ESCRS, Korean Ophthalmological Society.
Watch our surgeons explain
Straight answers from the doctors of Apgujeong Eye Clinic, Gangnam, Seoul.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer free consultations for foreigners?
Yes. Send your prescription and basic details on WhatsApp for a free initial assessment. The full diagnostic exam takes place at the clinic in Seoul.
How long should I stay in Seoul for eye surgery?
Most laser and ICL patients stay 5–7 days; LASEK and cataract patients may need 7–10 days for follow-up checks.
Can I have surgery on the same day as my examination?
Often yes for laser vision correction, if your results are suitable and you have stopped contact lenses for the required time.
How long must I stop wearing contact lenses before the exam?
Usually soft lenses for about 1 week and hard/RGP lenses for 2–3 weeks, so corneal measurements are accurate. We will confirm for your lens type.
Do your doctors speak English?
Our ophthalmologists and coordinators provide consultations and written aftercare instructions in English.
Get a free assessment before you fly
Send your current prescription on WhatsApp. An English-speaking coordinator replies with suitability notes and available dates.
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