21 Best Clinics for Ophthalmology in South Korea (w/Prices)
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Gachon University Gil Medical Center

MyMeditravel Incheon, South Korea
$31,600
Ophthalmology
Gachon University Gil Medical Center
Gachon University Gil Medical Center
Gachon University Gil Medical Center
Gachon University Gil Medical Center
Gachon University Gil Medical Center

Ophthalmology at Gachon University Gil Medical Center in Incheon, South Korea

Gachon University Gil Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital, providing medical services at an international level and is a leading hospital in Asia.. The founder and director of the center is Lee Gil Ya, and the Center...more
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Eyeonce Eye Clinic

MyMeditravel Seoul, South Korea
$1,100
Ophthalmology
Eyeonce Eye Clinic
Eyeonce Eye Clinic
Eyeonce Eye Clinic
Eyeonce Eye Clinic
Eyeonce Eye Clinic

Ophthalmology at Eyeonce Eye Clinic in Seoul, South Korea

" The most important value for humans is happiness " We believe that genuine medical care does not end at the clinic, but rather it extends on in our patients’ daily lives. By taking care of our patients’ ...more
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ISRS - International Society of Refractive Surgery
ISRS - International Society of Refractive Surgery
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Samsung Medical Center

MyMeditravel Seoul, South Korea
Price on request
Ophthalmology
Samsung Medical Center
Samsung Medical Center
Samsung Medical Center
Samsung Medical Center
Samsung Medical Center
4.0
4 reviews

Ophthalmology at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea

Opened in 1994, The Samsung Medical Center is an ultra advanced multi-disciplinary hospital, constantly winning awards for its achievements in customer satisfaction and quality of services. Home to the most comrehensive cancer ...more
MyMeditravel 귀요미, 27 October 2019
It is a well known hospital. Underground food court restaurants are also delicious. It's always a busy place to go.
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Dongguk University Ilsan Medical Center

MyMeditravel Ilsan, South Korea
$31,600
Ophthalmology
Dongguk University Ilsan Medical Center
Dongguk University Ilsan Medical Center
Dongguk University Ilsan Medical Center
Dongguk University Ilsan Medical Center
Dongguk University Ilsan Medical Center
4.6
53 reviews

Ophthalmology at Dongguk University Ilsan Medical Center in Ilsan, South Korea

Founded in 2011, the Dongguk University Medical Center is a multi-disciplinary hospital offering domestic and international patients a range of specialist treatment centers, including: 1. Cardiovascular 2. Oncology 3. Joi...more
MyMeditravel HANSOL HWANG, 20 September 2020
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Wonkwang University Hospital

MyMeditravel Iksan, South Korea
$31,600
Ophthalmology
Wonkwang University Hospital
Wonkwang University Hospital
Wonkwang University Hospital
Wonkwang University Hospital
Wonkwang University Hospital
3.0
2 reviews

Ophthalmology at Wonkwang University Hospital in Iksan, South Korea

Originally founded as Youilhakrim in 1946, the University hospital is located in Iksan, Western Korea. It is known for its diverse medical courses, including pharmacy, dentistry, western medicine, traditional Korean medicine &...more
MyMeditravel 송인호, 04 February 2018
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery Dept. My spinal stenosis and disk came with neural tube stenosis and I could not walk, but it got much better. I was able to see the x-ray every day and tell me about t
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CNU Hwasun Hospital

MyMeditravel Bundang, South Korea
$1,201
Ophthalmology
CNU Hwasun Hospital
CNU Hwasun Hospital
CNU Hwasun Hospital

Ophthalmology at CNU Hwasun Hospital in Bundang, South Korea

CNU Hwasun Hospital, known as the most beautiful hospital in Korea, provides state-of-the-art medical care in a refreshingly natural environment. We are one of the top 5 hospitals in cancer surgeries and also specialized f...more
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BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil Lotte Tower

MyMeditravel Seoul, South Korea
$3,500,000
Ophthalmology
BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil Lotte Tower
BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil Lotte Tower
BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil Lotte Tower
BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil Lotte Tower
BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil Lotte Tower

Ophthalmology at BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil Lotte Tower in Seoul, South Korea

BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil is a leading facility for cataract surgery, laser vision correction(LASIK, LASEK, SMILE, SMILE PRO) and ICL implantation in Korea. We provide English, Russian, Vietnamese, and Chinese interpretat...more
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ESCRS - European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
ESCRS - European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
ISRS - International Society of Refractive Surgery
ISRS - International Society of Refractive Surgery
JCRS - Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
JCRS - Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
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POP Plastic Surgery & Skin

MyMeditravel Seoul, South Korea
$800
Ophthalmology
POP Plastic Surgery & Skin
POP Plastic Surgery & Skin
POP Plastic Surgery & Skin
POP Plastic Surgery & Skin
POP Plastic Surgery & Skin
5.0
4 reviews

Ophthalmology at POP Plastic Surgery & Skin in Seoul, South Korea

I still and always think what to provide more and how to make my patients fulfill their satisfaction. Starting from day one as a plastic surgeon till now, this is my main concern. As we see numerous plastic surgery advertisemen...more
MyMeditravel Miss Jane, 11 March 2020
Great staff and professionel services.
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Chung-Ang University Hospital

MyMeditravel Seoul, South Korea
$31,600
Ophthalmology
Chung-Ang University Hospital
Chung-Ang University Hospital
Chung-Ang University Hospital
Chung-Ang University Hospital
Chung-Ang University Hospital
5.0
2 reviews

Ophthalmology at Chung-Ang University Hospital in Seoul, South Korea

Chung-Ang University Hospital is a top General Surgery clinic. There is high-quality equipment with dedicated staff, you will find a solution to multiple medical problems that you may have, starting with some simple procedures to ...more
MyMeditravel 윤요미, 01 January 2020
Very kind and nice
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Sun Medical Center

MyMeditravel Daejeon, South Korea
$31,600
Ophthalmology
Sun Medical Center
Sun Medical Center
Sun Medical Center
Sun Medical Center
Sun Medical Center
5.0
1 reviews

Ophthalmology at Sun Medical Center in Daejeon, South Korea

Founded back in 1966, the Sun Medical Center is one of the major hospitals facilitating medical tourists in Daejeon. It is comprises of the following departments: 1. Gastroenterology 2. ENT 3. Cardiovascular 4. Spine a...more
MyMeditravel HARRY CHO, 16 March 2019
This hospital is wonderful hospital! Staffs are kind. Doctors are proficient! Price is reasonable!
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Hanyang University Medical Center

MyMeditravel Seoul, South Korea
$31,600
Ophthalmology
Hanyang University Medical Center
Hanyang University Medical Center
Hanyang University Medical Center
Hanyang University Medical Center
Hanyang University Medical Center
4.3
3 reviews

Ophthalmology at Hanyang University Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea

Hanyang University Medical Center was established in 1972 as Asia’s largest medical center under the brand of Hanyang. The center has built multifaceted and specialized medical networks such as The University Hospital, Unive...more
MyMeditravel 이정덕, 23 February 2020
The nurse and doctor are very kind.
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Cheil General Hospital & Women's Healthcare Center

MyMeditravel Seoul, South Korea
$31,600
Ophthalmology
Cheil General Hospital & Women's Healthcare Center
Cheil General Hospital & Women's Healthcare Center
Cheil General Hospital & Women's Healthcare Center
Cheil General Hospital & Women's Healthcare Center
Cheil General Hospital & Women's Healthcare Center
3.6
18 reviews

Ophthalmology at Cheil General Hospital & Women's Healthcare Center in Seoul, South Korea

  The Cheil General Hospital and Women’s healthcare Center was founded in 1963 and became the first medical institution in Korea dedicated specifically to women. The Hospital has been a pioneer in the advancement of ...more
MyMeditravel 꿈돌이, 27 February 2020
Youth ophthalmology is highly recommended.
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Kyung Hee University Hospital

MyMeditravel Seoul, South Korea
$31,600
Ophthalmology
Kyung Hee University Hospital
Kyung Hee University Hospital
Kyung Hee University Hospital
Kyung Hee University Hospital
Kyung Hee University Hospital
3.3
3 reviews

Ophthalmology at Kyung Hee University Hospital in Seoul, South Korea

Established in 1971, The Kyung Hee Medical Center has tirelessly worked "toward a disease-free civilization", as per their mantra. In doing so, they've developed as a future-oriented digital hospital through the use ...more
MyMeditravel Hyeyoung Kwon, 22 August 2016
Facial treatment center is good
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Seoul National University Hospital

MyMeditravel Seoul, South Korea
$31,600
Ophthalmology
Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul National University Hospital
2.5
4 reviews

Ophthalmology at Seoul National University Hospital in Seoul, South Korea

Seoul National University Hospital was established in 1885 as Korea’s first national hospital. It is the affiliate hospital for Seoul National University College of Medicine and is comprised of the Main Hospital, Children&rs...more
MyMeditravel 최유진, 23 February 2020
If you're a patient, you'll get the best service. If you're a patient caregiver, you'll get the worst service. If you have surgery, do not follow your guardian at all. There is no sign on the operatin
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Severance Hospital

MyMeditravel Seoul, South Korea
$31,600
Ophthalmology
Severance Hospital
Severance Hospital
Severance Hospital
Severance Hospital
Severance Hospital

Ophthalmology at Severance Hospital in Seoul, South Korea

Severance Hospital was founded in 1885 and introduced modern medical science in South Korea and has remained one of the best Hospitals and clinics in South Korea for more than 100 years. As one of the biggest and oldest Univers...more
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JCI Accredited
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B and VIIT Eye Center

MyMeditravel Seoul, South Korea
$50,000
Ophthalmology
B and VIIT Eye Center
B and VIIT Eye Center
B and VIIT Eye Center
B and VIIT Eye Center
B and VIIT Eye Center
5.0
8 reviews

Ophthalmology at B and VIIT Eye Center in Seoul, South Korea

About B&VIIT Eye Center B&VIIT Eye Center is an ultra-modern, Korea's representative ophthalmic clinic that has successfully accomplished vision correction surgeries on over 500,000 eyes for 27 years. Since ...more
MyMeditravel liam wilkins, 08 September 2020
I am more than pleased with my experience at the B&VIIT Eye Center. Both the care and services provided by Dr. Hannuy Choi and related B&VIIT Eye Center staff are second to none. Which is to say, I wa
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ESCRS - European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
ESCRS - European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
APAO - Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
APAO - Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
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BGN Eye Clinic Gangnam Kyobo Tower

MyMeditravel Seoul, South Korea
$990,000
Ophthalmology
BGN Eye Clinic Gangnam Kyobo Tower
BGN Eye Clinic Gangnam Kyobo Tower
BGN Eye Clinic Gangnam Kyobo Tower
BGN Eye Clinic Gangnam Kyobo Tower
BGN Eye Clinic Gangnam Kyobo Tower

Ophthalmology at BGN Eye Clinic Gangnam Kyobo Tower in Seoul, South Korea

BGN Group is the largest group of ophthalmology clinics in South Korea and is equipped with the most advanced technology currently used in laser and cataract surgery (FDA & CE approved). A combination of our technology and ...more
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Glory Seoul Eye Clinic

MyMeditravel Seoul, South Korea
Price on request
Ophthalmology
Glory Seoul Eye Clinic
Glory Seoul Eye Clinic
Glory Seoul Eye Clinic
Glory Seoul Eye Clinic
Glory Seoul Eye Clinic
3.8
16 reviews

Ophthalmology at Glory Seoul Eye Clinic in Seoul, South Korea

Glory Seoul Eye Clinic featuring the latest technology and a highly experienced team of doctors, the medical center offers treatments and procedures like:Lasik, lasek, IOL, Presbyopia, Cataract Surgery. Foreign friendly! :) Laser...more
MyMeditravel 방유진, 11 September 2020
I've been lasik here for 1 year and 6 months. I had severe astigmatism, but I am very satisfied that the astigmatism is well corrected. He also looked closely at the treatment.If I knew it would be a
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BalGeunSeSang Eye Clinic

MyMeditravel Seoul, South Korea
Price on request
Ophthalmology
BalGeunSeSang Eye Clinic
BalGeunSeSang Eye Clinic
BalGeunSeSang Eye Clinic
BalGeunSeSang Eye Clinic
BalGeunSeSang Eye Clinic

Ophthalmology at BalGeunSeSang Eye Clinic in Seoul, South Korea

Founded in 1997, the BalGeunSeSang Eye Clinic was the first in Korea to offer LASIK surgery. During almost two decades the clinic has performed over 30,000 surgeries on domestic and foreign patients alike. Having achieved JCI a...more
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JCI Accredited
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Boda Ophthalmic Clinic

MyMeditravel Bundang, South Korea
Price on request
Ophthalmology
Boda Ophthalmic Clinic
Boda Ophthalmic Clinic
Boda Ophthalmic Clinic
Boda Ophthalmic Clinic
Boda Ophthalmic Clinic

Ophthalmology at Boda Ophthalmic Clinic in Bundang, South Korea

For more information about Boda Ophthalmic Clinic in Taejon please contact the clinic. ...more
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Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Medically trained doctors who care for patients who have eye and vision conditions are called ophthalmologists and are the only practitioners diagnosed and trained to treat all eye and vision problems. Their practice is very diverse, dealing with a wide range of issues and clinical conditions. Some of the most common conditions that they treat and manage include:

  • Minor and major eye injuries
  • Infectious eye disease
  • Dry eyes
  • Proptosis (bulged eyes)
  • Glaucoma 
  • Cataracts 
  • Corneal pathology 
  • Retinal problems, such as bleeding and detachment or tears of the retina
  • Squints 
  • Eye-related neurological problems
  • Excessive tearing
  • Intraocular inflammation
  • Chronic eye diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

An ophthalmologist can offer a wide range of medical services, including surgical eye procedures. Some of the most common procedures that ophthalmologists perform are as follows:

  • Eye examinations.
  • Specialized tests, such as ultrasonography of the eyes and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
  • Refractive surgery to correct vision, such as LASIK.
  • Cataract surgery.
  • Glaucoma surgery.
  • Cancer treatment.
  • Reconstructive surgery to repair birth abnormalities or trauma, such as crossed eyes.
  • Neoplasm removal.
  • Corneal transplants.
  • Repairing torn or detached retinas.
  • Strabismus surgery.
  • Oculoplastic surgery (plastic surgery around the eye).
  • Prescribing and fitting glasses and contact lenses.

How Long Should I Stay in South Korea?

Your length of stay depends on the type of treatment you undergo. In general, you may need to stay in South Korea for at least a week or to let your eyes recover and to attend follow-up checkups, where your ophthalmologist checks your condition and make sure that your eyes are healing properly. If everything is fine, they will allow you to leave for home. However, for some surgery, such as retinal detachment surgery, you should avoid flying until your eyes have fully healed. Therefore, it is best that you wait 3 to 4 weeks, sometimes even longer, before you travel home.

What's the Expected Recovery Time?

Recovery time depends on the type of surgery you underwent, your age, and overall health. It is generally recommended to rest your eyes for a few days. With LASIK, you may be able to return to work after a day. After a corneal transplant, you should wait for 2 to 3 weeks until you go back to work. 

What Aftercare is Required?

Your ophthalmologist will give you instructions to care for your eye after the procedure. It is crucial that you follow all of them to have a quick recovery and obtain optimum results. To keep the result or to prevent complications, you will need to make some lifestyle changes, such as avoid smoking and staying active. You also need to attend regular checkups, typically once a year, with your local eye doctor or your ophthalmologist in South Korea.

What's the Success Rate?

Thanks to the continuous advancement of ophthalmology, eye treatments, and surgeries are now highly successful and safe. For instance, the latest research of LASIK showed that it has a 99% success rate in achieving 20/40 vision or better, whereas the success rate of corneal transplant is as high as 90%. However, it is important to be aware of the risks and side effects of eye treatments and surgeries, such as dry eyes, temporary visual problems, overcorrections, under correction, astigmatism, regression, and, very rarely, vision loss.

Are there Alternatives?

For some eye problems, you may be able to go to an optometrist as an alternative. However, if your conditions need to be treated through surgery, your optometrist will refer you to an ophthalmologist.

This information has been accurately sourced and verified by a medical professional for its accuracy, however, we strongly recommend you to consult with your doctor before pursuing medical procedures overseas.

Update: 10/03/2023