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Ophthalmology

From LASIK, LASEK, and SMILE vision correction to cataract and glaucoma treatment, Korean ophthalmology delivers exceptional clarity with world-leading equipment and expertise.

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Treatments listed
2–3 days
Suggested stay

Why Korea Leads · Ophthalmology

See the full case for Korea
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Latest femtosecond lasers and premium multifocal lenses

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Precision testing to surgery completed in a single day

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Large-volume clinical experience in LASIK, LASEK, and cataract surgery

Korean medicine in numbers

201만
Unique patients · 2025
201
Countries of origin

Source: 보건복지부 · 한국보건산업진흥원 「2025년 외국인환자 유치실적」

Signature treatments

The treatments international patients ask for most in this specialty.

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LASEK Eye Surgery

A vision correction surgery that applies laser to the corneal surface, ideal for patients with thinner corneas than LASIK requires. Provides stable vision after recovery.

₩1,500,000~3,000,000

Treatment map by area

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Your treatment journey

MediQueen stays with you from the first consultation to aftercare at home.

Suggested stay 2–3 days
  1. STEP 1

    Online consultation and estimate

    Send photos and concerns; we match a clinic and send an estimate.

  2. STEP 2

    Arrival and treatment

    Consultation with an interpreter, then your treatment schedule.

  3. STEP 3

    Recovery and follow-up

    Recover per clinic guidance, with follow-up visits as needed.

  4. STEP 4

    Return home and aftercare

    Keep in touch by messenger for aftercare after you return.

Get an estimate for this specialty

Add the treatments you want and see a cost range instantly, no personal details needed. Consultations are handled directly by MediQueen, a registered facilitator.

Prices vary by clinic. Exact costs are confirmed after consultation.

Clinics for this specialty

Barun Eye Clinic

Barun Eye Clinic

gwangju

An eye clinic on the 7th and 8th floors of Barun Tower in the Suwan district of Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, staffed by four board-certified ophthalmologists. With a surgery centre on the 7th floor and a clinic on the 8th, examinations, consultations and surgery all take place in one building. Services cover LASEK and ICL vision correction, multifocal lens implants for cataract and presbyopia, orthokeratology (dream lenses) and myopia control, retina and glaucoma care, pediatric ophthalmology and oculoplastic procedures such as ptosis repair. The clinic also has a branch in Munheung-dong, Buk-gu. It is about 20 minutes by car from Gwangju-Songjeong KTX Station, suiting foreign residents in the Honam region and patients who want vision-correction or cataract surgery completed within a short stay.

Frequently asked questions

How many days from examination to surgery?

Many clinics operate the same day or the day after a detailed examination, while some ask you to return a few days later. Share your travel dates and we will match a clinic that fits.

When can I fly after eye surgery?

In most cases you can fly after the next-day check-up, though some procedures call for a few more days in Korea. The hospital gives the exact timing after surgery.

What if the pre-operative exam finds I am not a candidate?

If conditions such as corneal thickness are unsuitable, the clinic may suggest another method or advise against surgery. Typically only the examination fee applies and no surgery fee is charged, but confirm this at the consultation.

How long before the exam should I stop wearing contact lenses?

Soft lenses usually need to be left out for several days and hard lenses for longer so the measurements are accurate. Each clinic has its own rule, which we confirm when booking.