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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for LASEK eye surgery in Republic of Korea 2024

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While LASEK eye surgery treatment offers are not be available in Republic of Korea, we've selected the TOP offers based on feedback from Bookimed patients.

NEW
Best price
Kazakhstan, Astana
1. LASIK eye surgery
Ophtalmologist - Pushkar Stanislav Igorevich
10 years of experience
  • Extensive Expertise: Dr. Pushkar Stanislav Igorevich has been perfecting LASIK eye surgery since 2014.
  • Renowned Specialist: Numerous surgeries performed, with training from various countries enhancing his proficiency.
  • Astana Vision Prestige: A top choice for LASIK eye surgery, serving a diverse international patient base.
  • State-of-the-art Technology and Techniques are used to ensure the best outcomes for LASIK eye surgery.
  • Convenient Recovery: Patients require a brief 3-day hotel stay post-procedure, with no hospital stay needed.
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Package price
$650
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Turkey, Istanbul
2. LASEK Eye Surgery with All-Inclusive Treatment Package
Ophtalmologist - Ahmet Satici
32 years of experience
  • Esteemed Expertise: Dr. Ahmet Satici brings a wealth of experience with over 20,000 surgeries and has been practicing since 1992.
  • Highly Qualified: Prof. Satici has advanced through esteemed academic roles and holds professorship in Ophthalmology.
  • Renowned Publications: His expertise is backed by 94 scientific and article publications in various ophthalmic fields.
  • Global Recognition: Private Bagcilar Safak Hospital attracts 36,000 patients annually from continents including Europe, Africa, and North America.
  • Specialized Care: Prof. Satici has special studies in Cataract, Intraocular Lens, Laser, Eye Aesthetics, Strabismus, and Glaucoma treatments.
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4.1
Package price
$1900
$1700
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Republic of Korea, Seoul
3. Laser Fit Lasek
Ophtalmologist - Doctor Cheon Hyeon-cheol
22 years of experience
  • Extensive Experience: Dr. Cheon Hyeon-cheol brings 20 years of ophthalmic expertise, having performed over 30,000 eye surgeries since 2012.
  • Highly Certified: Holds certifications from respected bodies like the AAO, ASCRS, ESCRS, and is an ICL Ophtec Expert Surgeon.
  • Renowned Clinic: Bright Eye Clinic is a leading facility with 100,000 SMILE LASIK cases, attracting patients from 40 countries.
  • State-of-the-Art Technology: The clinic introduced Asia's first VisuMax for SMILE Lasik, ensuring top-notch LASEK eye surgery.
  • Comprehensive Care: The Laser Fit Lasek offer includes a consultation and follow-up examination to ensure optimal recovery.
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Package price
$760
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12 Recent LASEK eye surgery Reviews in Republic of Korea: Check Real Patient Experience

Дарья Эдуардовна • Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
Russian Federation
Dec 5, 2018

Verified review.
Before and After LASEK eye surgery Pictures Before and After LASEK eye surgery Pictures
"We will go with you and advise others !!!"
The high level and quality of medicine in the clinic Severence city of Korea. The clinic is huge, everything is beautiful, clean. Our doctor really liked, quickly and easily found a common language with her and came to a single solution to our problem. Thanks to the Bookimed website for the organization and a special thanks to the coordinator who quickly responded! We will go with you and advise others !!!
Severance Hospital

Гуламжан • Cataract
Kazakhstan
Oct 3, 2022

Verified review.
Thank you Bookimed
Thank you Bookimed.com and the Clinic is very nice and the results are quick!!
Severance Hospital

Anonymous • Consultation with an ophthalmologist
Russian Federation
Jan 21, 2020

Verified review.
The results are exactly as I wanted
Loved the staff. Everything is fast, clear and of high quality.
Severance Hospital

Mikhail Krasnoperov • Cataract
Russian Federation
Apr 19, 2019

Verified review.
"I'm leaving my vision 100% for both eyes, thank you very much I am happy
Excellent clinic BGn stay in the clinic went very well and successfully. Dr. Lee Dong Eun is a highly classy positive person specialist. He did everything perfectly well after the examination. He came with a cataract on both eyes, the right eye was hardly seen. I'm leaving my vision 100% for both eyes, thank you very much I am happy. The medical staff at the clinic works like a good watch. Attentive are courteous attentive very polite complete comfort. The single chamber is all that is necessary to eat cleanly comfortably. Especially about the coordinator of the clinic Valchenko Maria, a correct excellent specialist, a wonderful person with her does not arise, no problems can solve everything, thanks. Service satisfied everything went well. Well done good organization of success to you
BGN Eye Hospital

Aizhan Savet • Ophthalmology
Kazakhstan
Oct 12, 2019

Verified review.
Rude staff. And the trip turned out to be in vain. So much time, effort and money was spent. Documents were preliminarily sent, and extracts available at that time, treatment passed, etc. They invited me to the examination and obtain a preliminary treatment plan, although it was clear to the provided procurers that treatment was impossible. They did the same thing that they had sent earlier, shrugged their hands and said Excuse me, we can’t help ...
BGN Eye Hospital

LASEK eye surgery Overview in Republic of Korea

Takeaways
Related procedures & Costs
How it works
What to expect
Pros & Cons
Benefits
Payment
patients recommend -
88%
Surgery Time - 1 hour
Stay in the country - 7 days
Rehabilitation - 7 days
Anesthesia - Local anesthesia
Best price - 650$
Verified patient reviews - 12
Requests processed - 15215
Bookimed fees - $0
Types of Laser eye surgery

  • The procedure corrects vision by reshaping the cornea using a laser, offering quick, painless, permanent results.

  • The operation corrects vision errors using a laser, making a small incision, thus ensuring a faster recovery.

  • The procedure uses ultra-precise lasers for vision correction, offering blade-free, highly detailed sculpting of the cornea.

  • The procedure corrects vision by reshaping the cornea, promoting swift recovery and lasting results with laser precision.

  • This therapy aims to slow vision loss, it involves dietary adjustments, vitamins, and possibly injections into the eye.

  • This procedure reshapes the cornea to improve vision, using laser. It"s a non-invasive, quick, painless method with fast recovery.

  • This therapy uses ultrafast pulsating light to precisely shape the cornea, improving vision with utmost accuracy.

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Step-by-Step Roadmap

Day 1 - Arrival

  • Arrive in the country where your surgery will take place.
  • Arrange your own accommodation and transfer.

Day 2 - Pre-Operation

  • Consultation with an ophthalmologist.
  • Extensive eye examination.
  • Additional procedures may be recommended based on results.

Day 3 - LASEK Eye Surgery

  • Local anesthesia is administered.
  • The surgery takes about 1-2 hours.
  • Corneal surface cells are loosened and moved aside.
  • Laser reshapes the cornea, cells are replaced.

Day 4 to 7 - Post-Operation

  • Stay in the clinic is not usually required.
  • Regular check-ups to monitor the healing process.
  • Protective shield must be worn to prevent rubbing the eye.

Week 1 to 4 - Rehabilitation

  • Return to work after 1 week.
  • Start light exercise after 2 weeks.
  • Resume all activities after 4 weeks.
  • Final results can be seen after 1 month.

Please note that each case is individual and the timeline may vary based on personal health conditions and recovery rate.

What patients like:

  1. Cost.The LASEK eye surgery price in Republic of Korea ranges from 690$ to 1756.2806262388228$. This cost is significantly lower than the average price of $4000 in the United States, making Korea an affordable destination for this procedure.
  2. Doctor’s professionalism. Patients appreciate the high level of professionalism exhibited by Korean doctors. Many are members of international ophthalmology associations, have relevant certifications, and have performed thousands of procedures.
  3. Service level. The excellent service level in Korean clinics is highly praised. Staff members are courteous, attentive, and proficient in English.
  4. LASEK eye surgery efficacy. Korean clinics use modern techniques, resulting in high success rates and satisfied patients.
  5. Logistics. Patients appreciate the efficient logistics. Arrangements for accommodation, transportation, and post-surgery care are well-organized.

What patients don't like:

  1. Waiting time. Some patients have reported long waiting times for consultations and surgery dates.
  2. Post-surgery care. Although the immediate post-surgery care is good, patients have noted a lack of long-term follow-up.
  3. Communication. While the staff are proficient in English, some patients have experienced minor communication difficulties.

How Much Does LASEK eye surgery Cost in Republic of Korea? Find Out Now

updated 4/17/2024
The average cost of LASEK eye surgery in Republic of Korea ranges from 690$ to 1756.2806262388228$. The offers include a consultation with a doctor, preoperative tests, follow-up examination, post-op medications, follow-up visit, but accommodation and transfer are not included. Additionally, the offer includes LASEK eye surgery.
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United States of America
Turkey
Mexico
LASEK eye surgery from $3500 from $2750 -
The total cost is calculated individually. It may range depending on your medical issue, doctor's qualification, procedure complexity and related complications (if they occur). You’ll get the exact price for a plastic surgery procedure after a consultation with a doctor.
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Discover the In-Demand LASEK eye surgery Packages of the Season

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Kazakhstan, Astana
Astana Vision Eye Clinic
LASIK eye surgery
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All Inclusive Package
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$650
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Turkey, İzmir
EyeWell Clinics
Lasik surgery - All inclusive package with luxurious hotels and transfers/ Most advanced technologies and methods
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$2750
Discover the Best LASEK eye surgery Clinics in Republic of Korea: 4 Verified Options and Prices
Check the hospital ranking based on requests and 12 reviews to pick the right LASEK eye surgery clinic for you.
BGN Eye Hospital
Highest-Rated Clinic for LASEK eye surgery

BGN Eye Hospital

Republic of Korea, Busan
4
Good
• 6 reviews

BGN Eye Hospital is a private medical center for eye treatment in Busan, South Korea. It is popular among patients from the USA and Europe, and has already performed over 346,000 vision correction operations. The Clinic offers state-of-the-art techniques, such as LASIK, LASEK, Smile lasers, implantable contact lens surgery (ICL), and is known for its excellent reviews. Patients can take advantage of the Prime Lasek + Postoperative Drops offer, which includes a consultation with Doctor Quack Joo Young, preoperative tests, follow-up examination, post-op medications, follow-up visit, and accommodation and transfer are not included. Patients looking for LASEK eye surgery in Republic of Korea can find great care at BGN Eye Hospital.

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Mikhail Krasnoperov • Apr 19, 2019
Excellent clinic BGn stay in the clinic went very well and successfully. Dr. Lee Dong Eun is a highly classy positive person specialist. He did everything perfectly well after the examination. He came with a cataract on both eyes, the right eye was hardly seen. I'm leaving my vision 100% for both eyes, thank you very much I am happy. The medical staff at the clinic works like a good watch. Attentive are courteous attentive very polite complete comfort. The single chamber is all that is necessary to eat cleanly comfortably. Especially about the coordinator of the clinic Valchenko Maria, a correct excellent specialist, a wonderful person with her does not arise, no problems can solve everything, thanks. Service satisfied everything went well. Well done good organization of success to you
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LASEK eye surgery $828.32 - $1756.28
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Asan Medical Center

Asan Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul
4.6
Excellent
• 5 reviews

Asan Hospital (Asan Medical Center) is the largest multidisciplinary medical center in South Korea, which can serve 2,700 patients at once.

The key specialties in the hospital are organ transplant, oncology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery. Almost half of all heart transplants in South Korea are carried out (45%) at Asan. The success of organ transplants ranges from 90%.

Every day, 11,800 outpatients and 2,550 inpatients are treated in Asan Hospital. Medical tourists from the USA, China, the UAE, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia choose Asan Hospital.

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accreditations:

International Organization for Standardization certificate for Asan Medical Center
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Asan Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2020 by Newsweek certificate for Asan Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Asan Medical Center
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Asan Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Asan Medical Center
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Asan Medical Center
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Donald • Sep 9, 2022
Yes. Only thing Is that I was supposed to get refund for the cancellation of dental exam and X-ray. Didn’t get it.
4.6
5 reviews
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Severance Hospital

Severance Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul
4.5
Excellent
• 42 reviews

Severance Hospital in Korea is an international multidisciplinary clinic at Yonsei University, located in Seoul South Korea. Yonsei Severance Hospital's Health System includes: oncology and rehabilitation centers, pediatric and women's clinics, cardiovascular center and Clinic of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. The Hospital has been certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) and serves 1.6 million outpatients annually.

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accreditations:

Joint Commission International certificate for Severance Hospital
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Severance Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Severance Hospital
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Severance Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Severance Hospital
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Severance Hospital
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Дарья Эдуардовна • Dec 5, 2018
The high level and quality of medicine in the clinic Severence city of Korea. The clinic is huge, everything is beautiful, clean. Our doctor really liked, quickly and easily found a common language with her and came to a single solution to our problem. Thanks to the Bookimed website for the organization and a special thanks to the coordinator who quickly responded! We will go with you and advise others !!!
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Gangnam Severance Hospital

Gangnam Severance Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul
4
Good
• 3 reviews

Gangnam Severance Hospital is a large multidisciplinary medical center in Seoul, South Korea. The hospital specializes in oncology, neurosurgery, neurology, cardiology, and check-up (complex diagnostics).

Gangnam Severance Hospital has received JCI accreditation, a global organization that evaluates the clinics across the globe for safety and high-quality medical services. That means the hospital complies with international healthcare standards.

The hospital is the 1st in South Korea to perform lung transplant.

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accreditations:

Joint Commission International certificate for Gangnam Severance Hospital
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Gangnam Severance Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Gangnam Severance Hospital
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Gangnam Severance Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Gangnam Severance Hospital
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Your Medical Travel Guide: Essential Tips and Advice

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How many days do I need to stay in Republic of Korea?
7 days
How much extra money do I need (additional to the procedure)?
A night in a 5-star hotel breakfast included — $200. A night in a 4-star hotel breakfast included — $120. A night in a 3-star hotel breakfast included — $80. Lunch & dinner — $40.
Do I need a visa?
For citizens of the UK and the USA: visa is not required.
For citizens of other countries — please visit ivisa.com to find more details on entry requirements to South Korea.
What payment options are available?
PayPal, cash, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard).
Transfers
Flight tickets to South Korea: are not included in the price.
Transfer: clinics offer an airport-clinic-airport transfer for extra payment.

Get a Medical Assessment for LASEK eye surgery in Republic of Korea: Select Your Expert from 14 Experienced Doctors

Doctor Cheon Hyeon-cheol
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Doctor Cheon Hyeon-cheol
Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience

accreditations:

American Academy of Ophthalmology
ICL certified
Bright Eye Clinic
Current representative Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic Gangnam Former Bright Eye Clinic Busan representative doctor Department of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea SMILE LASIK, ICL certified 12 years of SMILE surgery experience (starting in 2012), performed over 30,000 eyes ICL Ophtec Expert Surgeon Certification Cataract Physiol Certification Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS) Full member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Full member of the Korean Cataract and Refractive Society (KSCRS) Full member of the American Cataract and Refractive Society (ASCRS) Full member of the European Cataract and Refractive Society (ESCRS) Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS) Read more
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kim Joong Hoon
Republic of Korea, Seoul
kim Joong Hoon
Ophtalmologist
24 years of experience
Gangnam ID Ophthalmic Clinic
Dr. Kim Joong Hoon is a committed ophthalmologist specializing in mitigating vision loss in patients with uveitis and retinal conditions. His range of services include Cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK eye surgery, IOLs implantation, Cataract surgery (one eye), LASEK eye surgery, and Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant. He believes in personalized treatment plans using advanced diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. He collaborates extensively with colleagues and other specialists to ensure optimal care for patients with intricate medical and eye conditions.EducationBachelor's degree from Northwestern UniversityMedical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in 2014Internship and ophthalmology residency at the University of Rochester from 2015 to 2018Fellowship in uveitis and ocular inflammation at the University of Washington School of Medicine from 2018 to 2019Fellowship in medical retina at Duke University Eye Center from 2019 to 2020Read more
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Gyung Bai Choi
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Gyung Bai Choi
Ophtalmologist
30 years of experience
JC VITSOMANG EYE CLINIC
Representative Doctor Gyung Bai Choi (Graduated from Chung-Ang University School of Medicine / Doctor of Ophthalmology / Adjunct Professor at Hallym University)Read more
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12 Recent LASEK eye surgery Reviews in Republic of Korea: Check Real Patient Experience

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