Co-Wave Premium LASEK
Customized Co-Wave treatment, corneal cross-linking and autologous serum care.
Regular price ₩2,700,000
Discounted price · Both eyes
₩1,800,000VAT included
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강남스마일안과Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic
About a 1-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 10
GANGNAM SMILE EYE CLINIC
Eye care & surgery prices
Clinic-provided prices for international patients. All amounts are in Korean won (KRW).
LASEK, SMILE, SMILE Pro and ICL prices cover both eyes. Cataract surgery prices are per eye. All displayed prices include VAT.
LASEK2 options · Both eyes₩1,800,000 – ₩2,100,000
Today LASEK Speed Up
The clinic’s Speed Up LASEK package, with personalized treatment and pain/inflammation care.
Regular price ₩4,200,000
Discounted price · Both eyes
₩2,100,000VAT included
SMILE3 options · Both eyes₩2,300,000 – ₩3,200,000
Relax SMILE
SMILE package for myopia and astigmatism correction.
Regular price ₩4,500,000
Discounted price · Both eyes
₩2,300,000VAT included
Flex SMILE
Includes autologous serum care and corneal cross-linking.
Regular price ₩5,100,000
Discounted price · Both eyes
₩2,800,000VAT included
Apex SMILE
Includes autologous serum care, corneal cross-linking and two IPL sessions for dry-eye care.
Regular price ₩5,700,000
Discounted price · Both eyes
₩3,200,000VAT included
SMILE Pro3 options · Both eyes₩4,100,000 – ₩5,100,000
Relax Pro
SMILE Pro package with astigmatism alignment and vision-correction planning.
Regular price ₩5,700,000
Discounted price · Both eyes
₩4,100,000VAT included
Flex Pro
SMILE Pro package including four bottles of autologous serum.
Regular price ₩6,200,000
Discounted price · Both eyes
₩4,600,000VAT included
Apex Pro
SMILE Pro recovery package with autologous serum, corneal cross-linking and dry-eye care.
Regular price ₩6,700,000
Discounted price · Both eyes
₩5,100,000VAT included
Implantable lenses · ICL2 options · Both eyes₩5,500,000 – ₩6,500,000
ECHO ICL
Implantable lens option for high myopia. Suitability is determined by examination.
Regular price ₩7,000,000
Discounted price · Both eyes
₩5,500,000VAT included
Toric ECHO ICL
Toric implantable lens option for myopia with astigmatism. Suitability is determined by examination.
Regular price ₩9,000,000
Discounted price · Both eyes
₩6,500,000VAT included
Eye care packages & Ortho-K4 options₩480,000 – ₩1,500,000
K-Eye Express
Detailed eye examination + 1 oxygen therapy session.
Regular price ₩500,000
Discounted price
₩480,000VAT included
K-Eye Day Care
Detailed eye examination + 1 oxygen therapy session + 1 IPL dry-eye treatment.
Regular price ₩800,000
Discounted price
₩720,000VAT included
K-Eye Protocol
Detailed eye examination + 2 oxygen therapy sessions + 2 IPL dry-eye treatments.
Regular price ₩1,500,000
Discounted price
₩1,100,000VAT included
Ortho-K lenses
Overnight orthokeratology lenses. The clinic confirms fitting and suitability.
Regular price ₩2,000,000
Discounted price
₩1,500,000VAT included
Additional options6 options₩100,000 – ₩1,000,000
Corneal cross-linking
Optional corneal-strengthening treatment.
Listed price · Both eyes
₩400,000VAT included
Autologous serum
Optional autologous serum care.
Listed price · Both eyes
₩300,000VAT included
Smart Co-Wave
Optional customized Co-Wave treatment.
Listed price · Both eyes
₩300,000VAT included
Presbyopia LASEK add-on
Additional presbyopia-correction option; suitability requires examination.
Listed price · Both eyes
₩1,000,000VAT included
Laser enhancement / retreatment
Retreatment option; eligibility is confirmed by the clinic.
Listed price · Both eyes
₩1,000,000VAT included
Hyperbaric oxygen · 30 min
One 30-minute oxygen therapy session.
Listed price
₩100,000VAT included
Cataract surgery5 options · Per eye₩1,500,000 – ₩12,000,000
Standard monofocal cataract surgery
Monofocal option from the clinic’s price list.
Listed price · Per eye
₩1,500,000VAT included
Pure C / Eyhance
Lens names follow the clinic’s price list; confirm the selected lens at consultation.
Listed price · Per eye
₩2,000,000VAT included
Multifocal · without astigmatism correction
Multifocal lens option without astigmatism correction.
Listed price · Per eye
₩4,000,000VAT included
Multifocal · with astigmatism correction
Multifocal lens option including astigmatism correction.
Listed price · Per eye
₩5,000,000VAT included
Premium multifocal · with astigmatism correction
Premium lens tier including astigmatism correction; confirm the specific lens with the clinic.
Listed price · Per eye
₩12,000,000VAT included
Ask the clinic about its ₩100,000 companion (1+1) discount and student pricing for international students enrolled in Korea. Eligibility and how discounts apply are confirmed before booking.
The clinic confirms the procedure, included care, price conditions and final payable amount after examination. Package names follow the clinic’s price list.
FEATURED CLINIC PACKAGES
Featured packages at this clinic.
Explore this clinic’s ready-made combinations, with the treatments and price together.
Featured packageSMILE vision correction
Flex SMILE
₩2,800,000VAT included · Both eyes
Included in this package
- SMILE
- Autologous serum care
- Corneal cross-linking
Clinic-provided package
View price details
SMILE Pro vision correctionVISUMAX 800 · ZEISS equipment image
SMILE Pro vision correction
Flex Pro · SMILE Pro
₩4,600,000VAT included · Both eyes
Included in this package
- SMILE Pro
- Autologous serum · 4 bottles
- Corneal cross-linking
Clinic-provided package
View price details
Eye examination & careEye examination & care
K-Eye Day Care
₩720,000VAT included
Included in this package
- Detailed eye examination
- Oxygen therapy · 1 session
- IPL dry-eye treatment · 1 session
Clinic-provided package
View price detailsSurgery packages: examination only ₩100,000; waived with the listed vision correction surgery. K-Eye Day Care is a separate care package.
What would you like to discuss?
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Examination areaYour eye examination
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Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic · Clinic photoVision correction
The brochure lists New SMILE / New SMILE Pro, LASIK, LASEK and implantable lens procedures. The ophthalmologist confirms which options are suitable after examination.
Suitability, alternatives, risks and recovery are discussed with the treating doctor.
Why consider this clinic
Eye care in Gangnam, with your visit planned around you.
Established in 2019, Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic brings together vision correction, presbyopia and cataract care, and a dry-eye center. GREY helps you check appointment availability and prepare for a visit before you travel.
What would you like to discuss?
You do not need to choose a procedure before contacting us. Start with your concern and preferred visit dates.
OphthalmologyVision correctionPresbyopia & cataractDry eye & outpatient care
Two floors, different care areas
4F: presbyopia and cataract examination and surgery centers. 6F: vision-correction examination and outpatient care. GREY confirms where to check in.
Before you arrive
Ask the clinic about examination preparation, contact-lens instructions, the time to allow and any follow-up visits. Requirements depend on the examination and treatment.
Appointment times & costs
GREY checks the available appointment, examination fees and proposed treatment costs with the clinic. No fixed surgical price or recovery schedule is assumed.
GANGNAM SMILE EYE CLINIC
Eye treatment guides
Laser correction, implantable lenses and cataract surgery work in different ways. Open a guide to understand the procedure before comparing packages.
01LASIK & LASEK
Laser vision-correction consultation, including the clinic’s premium LASEK and two-day LASEK options.
How the options differ
LASIK
A thin corneal flap is lifted, an excimer laser reshapes tissue underneath, and the flap is replaced. It generally has a different early healing experience from surface treatment.
LASEK / surface laser
The surface layer is managed before laser reshaping, without a LASIK-style stromal flap. A protective contact lens may be used while the surface heals.
Examination & procedure
Checks include prescription stability, corneal shape and thickness, tear film and eye health. Contact lenses can affect measurements; obtain the clinic’s lens-specific stopping instructions before examination. Numbing drops are used for treatment.
Recovery & aftercare
Surface treatment commonly needs more early healing time and can cause discomfort and light sensitivity. Use prescribed drops and attend early checks; do not rub the eyes. Vision may fluctuate while healing, so a “one-day” visit does not mean completed recovery.
Limits & possible complications
Dry eye, glare, halos, under/over-correction, infection and corneal healing problems can occur. Glasses may still be needed. Thin or irregular corneas and other eye conditions may change eligibility.
Does the current price list offer both procedures?
The clinic’s supplied entries are Co-Wave Premium LASEK and two-day LASEK packages. A LASIK enquiry requires confirmation of availability and a separate suitable plan; the LASEK price should not be read as a LASIK quote.
General patient information, not an individual treatment plan. The treating doctor confirms suitability, technique and follow-up. Recovery ranges are not a recommended length of stay or clearance to fly.
02SMILE laser vision correction
Compare Relax, Flex and Apex SMILE packages and their listed care options.
How the options differ
Small-incision correction
A femtosecond laser creates a thin disc of tissue inside the cornea. The surgeon removes it through a small opening to change the corneal shape, without making a LASIK-style flap.
Package differences
Relax, Flex and Apex are the clinic’s package names. Listed additions such as serum care, cross-linking or IPL are separate care components, not three different diagnoses.
Examination & procedure
Examination checks refraction, corneal mapping and thickness, tear film and other eye disease. The surgeon decides whether the correction range and remaining corneal tissue are suitable. Treatment uses numbing drops.
Recovery & aftercare
Temporary blur, light sensitivity or a gritty feeling can occur. Vision and comfort improve at different rates. Keep the early review and prescribed drops, and wait for clearance for eye rubbing, swimming and contact sports.
Limits & possible complications
Flap-free surgery still has risks, including dry eye, glare, residual prescription, inflammation or infection. It does not prevent age-related reading-glasses needs or treat cataracts.
Is the most expensive package always the best choice?
No. The basic operation, your examination findings and the reason for each additional care component should be clear before choosing a package.
General patient information, not an individual treatment plan. The treating doctor confirms suitability, technique and follow-up. Recovery ranges are not a recommended length of stay or clearance to fly.
03SMILE Pro
Explore Relax Pro, Flex Pro and Apex Pro; confirm examination results and package inclusions.
VISUMAX 800 · ZEISS equipment imageHow the options differ
Same lenticule principle
SMILE Pro uses small-incision lenticule extraction on the ZEISS VISUMAX 800 platform. It changes corneal shape; it does not replace the eye’s natural lens.
Platform versus package
The platform offers a shorter laser treatment step and alignment assistance. Relax Pro, Flex Pro and Apex Pro additionally differ in the clinic’s listed care components.
Examination & procedure
The same suitability checks remain necessary: stable prescription, corneal measurements, tear film and eye health. Numbing, positioning, laser treatment, tissue removal and postoperative checks all form part of the visit.
Recovery & aftercare
A faster laser step is not the length of the whole operation or recovery. Early blur and irritation can occur. Use the prescribed drops and keep the review schedule even if vision already feels good.
Limits & possible complications
Possible problems include residual prescription, glare, dry eye, inflammation and infection. Newer equipment does not guarantee eligibility, perfect vision or freedom from complications.
Can I book surgery and fly home immediately?
Do not set the return flight around the laser’s advertised speed. Confirm the first postoperative examination and an individual travel plan with the clinic before booking flights.
General patient information, not an individual treatment plan. The treating doctor confirms suitability, technique and follow-up. Recovery ranges are not a recommended length of stay or clearance to fly.
04ICL lens implantation
ECHO ICL and toric ICL consultation, including astigmatism correction options.
How the options differ
Implantable lens
A lens is placed inside the eye while retaining the natural lens. Unlike corneal laser surgery, the intended correction comes from the implanted lens rather than removing corneal tissue.
Toric option
A toric lens also corrects astigmatism and needs appropriate rotational alignment. Correct lens sizing and the space inside the eye are important.
Examination & procedure
Examination includes refraction, internal eye dimensions, corneal endothelial cells, pressure and retinal health. The exact product, power and size are selected before surgery; the clinic’s ECHO naming should be confirmed against the implant model.
Recovery & aftercare
Drops and early pressure/position checks are required. Plan ongoing monitoring after returning home, even when vision is comfortable. Follow the clinic’s instructions on water exposure and physical activity.
Limits & possible complications
Risks include raised pressure, cataract formation, endothelial cell loss, halos, infection and lens-position problems. Repositioning or removal may need another operation; “removable” does not mean risk-free or fully reversible.
Is ICL the same as cataract surgery?
No. ICL keeps the natural lens. Cataract surgery removes a cloudy natural lens and replaces it with an artificial lens.
General patient information, not an individual treatment plan. The treating doctor confirms suitability, technique and follow-up. Recovery ranges are not a recommended length of stay or clearance to fly.
05Cataract & lens options
Monofocal and multifocal lens consultations. Cataract surgery prices are listed per eye.
How the options differ
Removing the cloudy lens
Cataract surgery removes the cloudy natural lens and inserts an artificial intraocular lens. The aim is to address cataract-related visual impairment.
Choosing a lens
Monofocal lenses mainly target one focus. Multifocal options balance several viewing distances; toric correction addresses astigmatism. Lens choice depends on daily needs and the rest of the eye.
Examination & procedure
Examination measures the eye for lens power and checks the retina and other conditions that can limit the result. The surgeon agrees the lens and whether the eyes should be treated on different dates.
Recovery & aftercare
Use prescribed drops, protect the eye and attend follow-up. Vision can improve before healing is complete. Do not rub the eye; ask when driving, lifting and travelling are appropriate.
Limits & possible complications
Infection, inflammation, pressure changes, retinal complications or later capsule clouding can occur. Multifocal lenses may involve halos or contrast trade-offs, and glasses may still be needed.
Are the prices for both eyes?
No. Cataract surgery prices are per eye. The listed cataract examination fee is for both eyes and is separate from surgery; the vision-correction examination waiver should not be applied to cataract surgery.
General patient information, not an individual treatment plan. The treating doctor confirms suitability, technique and follow-up. Recovery ranges are not a recommended length of stay or clearance to fly.
06Dry eye & K-Eye Care
Eye examination and clinic-listed care programs, including IPL options after assessment.
How the options differ
Find the cause first
Dry eye can relate to too little tear production, fast evaporation or both. Watery eyes can also be a symptom. Tear-film and eyelid-gland assessment guide treatment.
IPL and ongoing care
IPL may be considered for selected evaporative dry eye associated with eyelid-gland dysfunction. Lubricants, lid care and other treatment may still be needed; IPL is not a cure for every type of dry eye.
Examination & procedure
The clinician assesses the eye surface, eyelids, symptoms and medicines. If IPL is appropriate, skin suitability is checked and the eyes are protected during light treatment around the eyes.
Recovery & aftercare
Several sessions may be needed, so a short trip may cover only part of a course. Continue the prescribed home-care plan and sun protection; agree where later sessions and reassessment will take place.
Limits & possible complications
Response varies. Light treatment can cause skin irritation or pigment changes, and suitability depends on skin type, medicines and local conditions. A package does not establish that IPL is appropriate for you.
Does K-Eye Care include the same treatments in every package?
No. The listed Express, Day Care and Protocol packages have different examination, oxygen-care and IPL contents. Oxygen care is a listed package component, not a guarantee of dry-eye improvement.
General patient information, not an individual treatment plan. The treating doctor confirms suitability, technique and follow-up. Recovery ranges are not a recommended length of stay or clearance to fly.
07Orthokeratology lenses
Ask about lens fitting, follow-up appointments and whether this option suits your stay.
How the options differ
Overnight corneal reshaping
Special rigid lenses temporarily reshape the cornea during prescribed wear to reduce daytime dependence on glasses. They do not permanently remove the prescription.
A continuing fitting programme
The effect requires ongoing lens wear. Initial fitting, lens-care training and repeated checks are part of treatment, rather than a single purchase during a trip.
Examination & procedure
Corneal mapping and prescription checks guide lens fitting. The clinic assesses age, eye health and the ability to handle and clean lenses reliably. Further adjustment may be necessary.
Recovery & aftercare
Follow the exact wear, cleaning and replacement schedule. Keep lenses away from tap water and stop wearing them and seek prompt assessment for pain, redness, light sensitivity or reduced vision.
Limits & possible complications
Overnight contact-lens wear can cause corneal infection or injury. Correction can fluctuate and may regress when wear stops. Arrange continued supervision in your home country.
Is it practical for a very short visit?
Only if fitting, early reviews and reliable ongoing care can be arranged. It should not be treated as a one-visit permanent vision-correction procedure.
General patient information, not an individual treatment plan. The treating doctor confirms suitability, technique and follow-up. Recovery ranges are not a recommended length of stay or clearance to fly.
After a procedure, sudden loss of vision, severe or rapidly worsening pain, breathing difficulty or heavy bleeding need urgent medical attention.
GANGNAM SMILE EYE CLINIC
Meet the medical team
Explore each doctor’s qualifications and clinical background.
Dong Ju Yeom
염동주
Qualifications & experience
- PhD in Medicine; Inje University College of Medicine graduate
- Ophthalmology residency, Seoul Paik Hospital
- Ophthalmology department head, Yeoncheon Medical Center (career history)
Hyo Sung Yoon
윤효성
Qualifications & experience
- Master’s in Medicine; Hallym University College of Medicine graduate
- Ophthalmology residency, Pyeongchon Sacred Heart Hospital
- Previous practice: GS, CK, I Love and Suwon Lee Eye Clinics
Sang Jun Jeong
정상준
Qualifications & experience
- Medical degree and Master’s, Soonchunhyang University
- Internship and ophthalmology training, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital
- Former ophthalmology examination head, Korea Army Training Center; former director, Sunham & Bright Spring Hospital
Hyung Mo Yang
양형모
Qualifications & experience
- Chonnam National University College of Medicine graduate
- Master’s and PhD in Medicine, Chonnam National University
- Former director, Single Bungle Eye Clinic
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4F & 6F, Tongyeong Building, 405 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
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