What should your SMILE or SMILE pro quote include?
When enquiring about SMILE or SMILE pro costs at SNU, tell us which procedure you are considering and whether you would like a quote for one or both eyes. Your quote should identify the procedure and surgeon, list the included care and state the total in Korean won. This helps you plan for the examination, surgery and follow-up together.
For current SNU prices, request a dated quote for your recommended procedure, including any offer conditions. Our Korean fee list covers services not covered by health insurance; its broader laser-surgery categories do not identify a separate SMILE pro package.
Why do SMILE and SMILE pro prices differ?
SMILE and SMILE pro use different generations of equipment: VISUMAX 500 and VISUMAX 800 respectively at SNU. Before comparing prices, check that the quotes cover the same procedure, surgeon, one or both eyes, examinations and follow-up care.
The eye examination determines which procedures are suitable for you. You can read about the differences in our SMILE, SMILE pro and LASIK comparison.
Sources: SNU: SMILE pro, SMILE and LASIK
Are both eyes, eye tests, medicines and follow-up included?
Ask for an itemised quote so you can see what is included and what costs extra.
| Item | Details to check |
|---|---|
| Procedure | SMILE or SMILE pro, the surgeon, and whether the price is for one or both eyes. |
| Before surgery | Consultation, examinations and any additional tests. |
| After surgery | Medicines, eye drops, and how many check-ups are included or how long follow-up is covered. |
| Total | Any extra charges or applicable taxes, and the terms for further treatment. |
A lower advertised price may include different services. Ask the clinic to mark each item as included or charged separately.
How do you compare prices in KRW and other currencies?
Use the total in Korean won (KRW) when comparing quotes. If you convert it to US dollars or another currency, note the exchange rate and date. Your bank or card provider may use a different rate or add fees.
Before paying, confirm which payment methods the clinic accepts and which currency you will be charged in. If you are budgeting in USD, CNY, MNT or RUB, keep the original KRW quote alongside your conversion.
What should you check before paying a deposit?
Check how long the quote is valid, whether a deposit is required, and the cancellation and refund terms. If there is an offer, ask which conditions apply. Prices in an older article or a previous promotion may differ from your current quote.
If a discount requires surgery on the day of the examination, ask how the offer works if you are not suitable for surgery that day. Keep the agreed terms with your treatment plan.
Sources: SNU: SMILE pro, SMILE and LASIK
SNU EYE CLINIC
SNU procedure and fee information
Understand the SMILE or SMILE pro procedure in your quote and the care you will need before and after surgery.
Medical Director
Chung Eui Sang정의상
Doctorate in Medicine, Seoul National University. Previously a professor at Samsung Medical Center and a research professor at the Schepens Eye Research Institute, Harvard Medical School.
View the official profile · KoreanConfirm which procedure is being quoted
At SNU, we use VISUMAX 500 for SMILE and VISUMAX 800 for SMILE pro. The procedure and its examination and follow-up items should be clear in your quote. Ask us about current costs for one or both eyes and which services are included.
SNU’s equipment information View SNU’s published fee information · KoreanBefore you book
Ask SNU about SMILE pro costs
Tell us whether you are considering SMILE or SMILE pro, one or both eyes, and when you plan to visit Seoul. Ask for current prices and a breakdown of examinations, medicines and follow-up.
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