What should your ICL surgery quote include?
At SNU, ICL planning starts with measurements of your eyes and the lens needed for each eye. When asking about ICL costs, confirm the proposed lens, whether astigmatism correction is needed, and which examinations, surgery and follow-up are included. Request a current quote in Korean won so you can plan your treatment budget.
Our Korean fee list has separate entries for ICL and TICL surgery on both eyes, dated September 2020. International patients should confirm current prices and included services with us and request a dated quote for the proposed lenses and surgeon.
Does the type of ICL affect the quote?
A toric ICL corrects astigmatism as well as myopia. Your quote should name the lens model and state whether each eye needs a toric lens or a separate lens order.
Terms such as “EVO” or “premium” do not explain a price difference on their own. Compare the lens, surgeon and included care. Our ICL lens guide explains the lens types and the measurements used to choose them.
Sources: SNU: ICL examinations and lens planning · SNU: public Korean non-covered fee list
Is the price for one eye or both, and what else is included?
First, check whether the price is for one eye or both. Then ask which examinations, medicines and follow-up visits are included alongside the lenses and surgery.
| Item | Details to check |
|---|---|
| Each lens | The model, whether it is standard or toric, and any lens-ordering charge. |
| Examinations and treatment | Tests before surgery, the operation, eye drops and check-ups afterwards. |
| Other services | Interpreting in English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian and Mongolian is free. Ask about any charges for the medical documents you need. |
| Further treatment | The terms for extra visits or lens repositioning, replacement or removal. |
Ask for any separate fees in writing. The public fee list may not cover every part of your treatment plan.
Sources: SNU: public Korean non-covered fee list · SNU: ICL examinations and lens planning
How do you compare ICL prices in different currencies?
Use the written total in Korean won (KRW) to compare ICL quotes in Korea. For a USD estimate or another currency, note the conversion date and exchange rate. Before paying, check the billing currency, accepted payment methods and any conversion fees charged by your bank or card provider.
Make sure each quote covers the same number of eyes. The lens type and included follow-up care also need to match for a useful comparison.
What should you check before accepting an ICL quote?
Check that each quote covers the same number of eyes, lens type, surgeon and length of follow-up. Ask when the quote expires, whether a deposit is needed and what the cancellation terms are if your examination changes the lens plan or shows that surgery is unsuitable.
Before a lens is ordered, ask when it is expected to arrive and whether any charges become non-refundable at that point. A price from another clinic, country or year does not confirm SNU's current fees or terms.
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SNU lens planning and fee information
Explore the examinations behind your ICL lens plan, then ask about the lens type and care included in your quote.
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Lee Min Gyu이민규
Medical graduate of Sungkyunkwan University with ophthalmology residency training at Samsung Medical Center. Recommends surgical options based on each patient’s corneal characteristics.
View the official profile · KoreanUnderstand the examination behind the lens plan
At SNU, we use eye measurements, repeat checks and surgeon review to plan the lens size. When enquiring about ICL costs, ask which lens is proposed for each eye, whether it is toric, and what examinations and follow-up are included. The ICL and TICL entries in our public fee list are dated 22 September 2020; confirm your current quote with us.
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Tell us whether you are enquiring for one or both eyes and your planned dates in Seoul, Korea. Ask about standard or toric lenses, included care and any separate lens-ordering charges.
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