SMILE Pro, SMILE LASIK, LASIK, LASEK, ICL and cataract surgery in Gangnam, Seoul — planned by former university professors after 50+ diagnostic tests, performed in a transparent operating room.
Where can international patients get SMILE or LASIK in Seoul?
Apgujeong Eye Clinic is a board-certified ophthalmology clinic at 597 Gangnam-daero, Seoul — a 1-minute walk from Sinsa Station Exit 4 (Line 3 & Shinbundang Line). Over 20+ years it has performed more than 100,000 vision correction procedures, including SMILE Pro, SMILE LASIK, LASIK, LASEK, EVO ICL and laser cataract surgery, with English-speaking coordinators and transparent operating rooms where a companion can watch the surgery.
After a full diagnostic workup, your surgeon recommends the safest option for your cornea, prescription and lifestyle.
Flapless keyhole correction on the ZEISS VisuMax 800 — about 10 seconds of laser per eye, minimal dry eye, fast return to daily life.
Explore SMILE Pro → Since 2011Minimally invasive correction of myopia and astigmatism through a 2–4 mm incision. Ideal for active lifestyles and contact sports.
Explore SMILE LASIK → ICL Training CenterImplantable lenses for high myopia, thin corneas or dry eye. No corneal tissue removed, and removable if ever needed.
Explore ICL → Fast recoveryCustomized flap-based laser correction with rapid visual recovery, often clear vision the next day.
Explore LASIK → Thin corneasSurface laser correction without a flap — preserves corneal strength for thinner corneas.
Explore LASEK → Premium IOLLaser cataract surgery with customized lens consulting, PRESBYOND blended vision and VIVA presbyopia ICL.
Explore Cataract →
We put medical fundamentals ahead of speed or price — no over-treatment, no surprises.
A family member or friend can watch your entire surgery in real time.
Corneal topography, tear film, wavefront, retina and intraocular pressure before any recommendation.
The doctor who examines you is the doctor who operates and follows up.
Side-by-side options and written quotes so you decide with confidence.
University-hospital training, international fellowships and thousands of refractive surgeries.
Representative Director · Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
Representative Director · Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
Representative Director · Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
Real procedures, real patients and straight answers from Apgujeong Eye Clinic's doctors.
Day-after results, behind the scenes and patient moments from around the world.
From New Zealand to Peru, patients fly to Seoul for their surgery at Apgujeong Eye Clinic.
Send your prescription via WhatsApp or KakaoTalk for a free pre-assessment.
We help you pick dates — most patients stay 5–7 days.
Full diagnostics and a one-on-one consult with your surgeon.
Same-day procedure in a transparent operating room.
Next-day and pre-departure checks, then remote aftercare in English.
Apgujeong Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul (1 minute from Sinsa Station Exit 4) treats international patients with English-speaking coordinators, board-certified ophthalmologists and transparent operating rooms. Book via WhatsApp +82-10-2990-3416.
SMILE Pro removes a tiny lenticule through a 2–4 mm keyhole incision with no flap, using the ZEISS VisuMax 800 (about 10 seconds of laser per eye). LASIK creates a corneal flap for very fast visual recovery. LASEK reshapes the surface without a flap and suits thinner corneas but takes longer to recover.
ICL (implantable collamer lens) suits high myopia, thin corneas or dry eye, where laser surgery is less suitable. The lens is placed inside the eye without removing corneal tissue and can be removed if needed. Apgujeong Eye Clinic is an official ICL Training Center.
Most international patients plan around 5–7 days: examination and surgery on the first visit, then follow-up checks the next day and before departure. Your surgeon confirms the schedule after your 50+ diagnostic tests.
Yes. Apgujeong Eye Clinic has transparent operating rooms, so a companion can observe the entire procedure in real time.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 AM–6:30 PM (lunch 1–2 PM); Saturday 8:30 AM–2:30 PM. Closed Thursdays, Sundays and Korean public holidays.
In the heart of Gangnam's medical district, with free parking.
