Choosing a SMILE pro clinic
What to ask about your eye examination, treatment options and care after you return home.
SNU Eye Clinic · Seoul, South Korea
Vision correction in Seoul: a guide for international patients
Considering SMILE pro, ICL or cataract surgery in Korea? Read about the procedures, what to look for in a quote and how to plan your visit and recovery.
Gangnam, Seoul · Sinsa Station, Exit 6 · English enquiries
Choosing a clinic
What to ask about the surgeon, eye tests and care after surgery.
Planning ICL surgery
Find out how your eye measurements and lens choice affect the timing of ICL surgery.
Procedures & suitability
How the procedures work and what determines whether they are suitable for your eyes.
SMILE vs SMILE pro
Understand the differences between the procedures and what your eye tests can tell you.
ICL vs SMILE
Compare how the procedures work, the eye tests you will need and the risks of each.
SMILE for high myopia
Learn what the examination needs to assess beyond your prescription, and which alternatives may be available.
ICL and other implantable lenses
What to ask about implantable lens models, placement, sizing and follow-up, and how SNU Eye Clinic plans ICL surgery.
Costs & quotes
What to look for in a quote, including whether it covers both eyes, the lens type and follow-up visits.
SMILE & SMILE pro costs
Check what is included in a SMILE or SMILE pro quote and which fees may be charged separately.
ICL costs
Compare lens types, costs for one or both eyes, and the care included in an ICL quote.
Recovery & your visit
What to expect as you recover and how to prepare for your journey home.
If your examination and surgery are planned for the same day, we recommend a stay of at least three days in Korea. Arrange a postoperative check before departure. ICL lens orders may require a longer stay, so discuss the lens schedule before booking travel.
Recovery & returning home
Know what to expect after SMILE, when to discuss returning to work and what to prepare before leaving Korea.
Planning an ICL lens order before your trip →
ICL aftercare and flying home
ICL aftercare at SNU Eye Clinic: when to resume daily activities, which follow-up visits to plan and what to check before flying home.
How long do SMILE results last?
SNU Eye Clinic explains myopic regression, assessment of vision changes after SMILE and what to consider if reading becomes more difficult with age.
Cataract surgery
Plan your examinations, lens selection, visits and recovery.
Preparing for cataract surgery
What to expect from cataract examinations and surgery at SNU Eye Clinic, with questions about lenses, visit dates, costs and insurance.
Cataract surgery recovery
SNU Eye Clinic explains everyday cataract aftercare, activity timings, follow-up visits and symptoms that need medical attention.
SNU Eye Clinic: location, official information and patient support
You'll find SNU Eye Clinic on the 3rd and 12th floors of ICT Tower, 624 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, near Exit 6 of Sinsa Station. You can call us on +82-2-548-0201.
We provide interpreting in English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian and Mongolian at no extra charge. Tell us your preferred language when arranging your visit.
Before your appointment, contact the clinic to confirm which floor to visit and the language for your consultation. Our official website is snuseoul.com; check the name and address if you come across a similarly named clinic.
If you need to check a clinic's status for treatment in Korea, foreign-patient registration and service accreditation are separate schemes. Check the current listing or certificate for the specific clinic.