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  1. 01

    Free consultation

    Talk to our team about your eyes at no cost.

  2. 02

    Same price as Korean patients

    Overseas and domestic patients are charged the same fees.

  3. 03

    Free MRI precision exam

    A detailed MRI exam, included at no charge.

    KRW 100,000 value
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    Free autologous serum eye drops

    Eye drops made from your own blood serum, provided free.

    KRW 200,000 value
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    Free full checkup, even without surgery

    Get the complete checkup free even if you decide against surgery.

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    Interpreters in English, Japanese and Chinese

    Professional interpreters work on site, so you understand every step and can ask anything.

Surgery by category

Find your surgery by what you want fixed

Three specialties, each with its own procedures. Pick a category, then a procedure, to read how it works, who it suits and what recovery looks like.

  1. 01

    Vision correction surgery

    For nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia and keratoconus.

    8 procedures, overview

    GuidesPre & post-op guide

  2. 02

    Cataract & lens surgery

    For clouded lenses and age-related focusing loss, including secondary cataract.

    2 procedures, overview

    GuidesPresbyopia & cataract basicsCataract tests & diagnosisPre & post-op guide

  3. 03

    Retina & glaucoma surgery and care

    For macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, uveitis and glaucoma.

    7 procedures, overview

Pricing by procedure

What each surgery costs

Prices are the same for every patient, Korean or overseas. Select a category, then a procedure.

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Same prices for overseas and Korean patients. Your doctor confirms the procedure and final price after your free exam.Get a free quote for your eyes

Vision correction surgery Cataract & lens surgery Retina & glaucoma care

Why Sky Eye Clinic

Why patients choose us for eye surgery in Korea

  1. 01

    Your surgeon has had it done too

    Our medical team underwent LASIK and LASEK themselves before recommending them to patients.

  2. 02

    Retina care led by a former Seoul National University professor

    Dr. Yu Hyeong-Gon taught at Seoul National University Hospital from 2001 to 2022 and was a visiting professor at Harvard Medical School. He now treats retina patients here in person.

  3. 03

    Ten ophthalmologists, each with a subspecialty

    Cornea, cataract, retina and vision correction are handled by doctors who focus on that one area.

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    Equipment matched to each exam and surgery

    31 diagnostic and surgical systems, including the LENSAR cataract laser, AMARIS RED excimer laser and ATOS Nova Centrax.

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    One-on-one care until your vision settles

    Your surgeon and team stay with you through recovery, with a floor dedicated to each specialty.

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    Recognized by the state

    Our doctors hold a Presidential citation, a Minister of the Interior and Safety citation and a Fire Agency commissioner citation.

Our doctors

Ten ophthalmologists, one for every part of the eye

Open a profile to see training, academic posts and professional memberships.

Dr. Yu Hyeong-Gon, ophthalmologist at Sky Eye Clinic Seoul, specialty Retina · Macula · Uveitis

Dr. Yu Hyeong-Gon

Center Director

Retina · Macula · Uveitis

Credentials
  • Entered Seoul National University Pre-med (1985)
  • Graduated Top of Class, SNU College of Medicine (1991)
  • Resident of the Year Award, SNU Hospital Ophthalmology (1996)
  • Ophthalmologist, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Professor, Seoul National University Hospital (2001~2022)
  • Chair Professor, SNU College of Medicine
  • Visiting Professor, Harvard Medical School
  • Visiting Professor, UC Irvine
  • Visiting Professor, UC Davis
  • Former Presidential Retina Physician
  • President, Korea Retinal Degeneration Association
  • President, Korean Behcet's Disease Society
  • President, Korean Society of Visual Science
  • Director, Preclinical Lab, SNU Hospital Biomedical Research Institute
  • Chairman, Institutional Review Board, SNU Hospital
  • Full Member, American Macula Society
  • Board Member, Korean Retina Society
  • Academic Director, Korean Uveitis Society
  • Academic Director, Korean Retina Society
  • Executive Director, Korean Retina Society
Dr. Lee Chang-geon, ophthalmologist at Sky Eye Clinic Seoul, specialty Vision Correction (LASIK · LASEK · New Smile)

Dr. Lee Chang-geon

Chief Director

Vision Correction (LASIK · LASEK · New Smile)

Credentials
  • Ophthalmologist, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Presidential Citation (Model Taxpayer)
  • Minister of the Interior and Safety Citation (Medical Service)
  • Chief, Department of Ophthalmology, National Police Hospital
  • Full Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society
  • Full Member, Korean Contact Lens Study Society
  • Full Member, Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • IROC Training, Zurich, Switzerland
Dr. Hahn Tae-Won, ophthalmologist at Sky Eye Clinic Seoul, specialty Cornea · Cataract

Dr. Hahn Tae-Won

Center Director

Cornea · Cataract

Credentials
  • Ophthalmologist, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Catholic University of Korea
  • Research Fellow, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA
  • Board Member, Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • Board Member, Korean Contact Lens Study Society
  • Former Reviewer, Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service
  • Former President, Korean Ophthalmologists Association
  • Board Member, Korean External Eye Disease Society
Dr. Kim Dong-Soo, ophthalmologist at Sky Eye Clinic Seoul, specialty Presbyopia · Cataract

Dr. Kim Dong-Soo

Center Director

Presbyopia · Cataract

Credentials
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Full Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society
  • Full Member, Korean Contact Lens Study Society
  • Full Member, Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • LENSA Certified Laser Cataract Specialist, USA
  • J&J, ALCON Certified Cataract Specialist, USA
  • PHYSIOL Certified Cataract Specialist, Belgium
Dr. Ju Myeong-jin, ophthalmologist at Sky Eye Clinic Seoul, specialty Presbyopia · Cataract

Dr. Ju Myeong-jin

Presbyopia · Cataract

Credentials
  • Ophthalmologist, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Former Chief, Inje University Seoul Paik Hospital Ophthalmology
  • Former Chair Professor, Inje University College of Medicine
  • Postdoctoral Research, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, USA
  • Full Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society

Meet all 10 doctors

Equipment

31 systems for exams and surgery, under one roof

Each step from diagnosis to surgery uses a dedicated device, so your plan is built on measurements.

  • ATOS Nova Centrax smart nova vision correction laser used at Sky Eye Clinic

    ATOS Nova Centrax

    Smart Nova Vision Correction Laser

  • ATOS new smile vision correction laser used at Sky Eye Clinic

    ATOS

    New SMILE Vision Correction Laser

  • AMARIS RED SPT excimer vision correction laser used at Sky Eye Clinic

    AMARIS RED SPT

    Excimer Vision Correction Laser

  • LENSAR Laser laser cataract surgery equipment used at Sky Eye Clinic

    LENSAR Laser

    Laser Cataract Surgery Equipment

  • EVA Nexus vitrectomy surgery equipment used at Sky Eye Clinic

    EVA Nexus

    Vitrectomy Surgery Equipment

  • LUMERA 700 ophthalmic surgical microscope used at Sky Eye Clinic

    LUMERA 700

    Ophthalmic Surgical Microscope

  • Signature Pro ultrasonic cataract surgery equipment used at Sky Eye Clinic

    Signature Pro

    Ultrasonic Cataract Surgery Equipment

  • ZEPTO anterior capsulotomy equipment used at Sky Eye Clinic

    ZEPTO

    Anterior Capsulotomy Equipment

See all 31 devices

Sky Eye Clinic's twin glass towers, Building A and Building B, in Seocho-gu, Seoul

No.1 eye clinic in Korea

Two towers, one eye clinic in Seoul

Building A and Building B hold the exam rooms, laser suites and operating floors, five minutes on foot from Nonhyeon Station.

  • 20thanniversary
  • 10ophthalmologists
  • 31exam & surgical systems

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The clinic

A floor for every specialty

Each specialty has its own floor, so you move between a few rooms instead of a crowded hospital.

Patient waiting lounge at Sky Eye Clinic in Seoul
Laser vision correction room at Sky Eye Clinic, Seoul
Precision eye exam room with diagnostic devices
  • B3–B2Surgery clinic
  • B1General & outpatient care
  • 1FRetina Center (Bldg A) · Presbyopia & Cataract (Bldg B)
  • 2FRetina · Glaucoma
  • 8FLASIK · LASEK
  • 9FOptometry Center
  • 10FInpatient ward

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Results & patient voices

What patients say, and what changed for them

Before & after

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FAQ

Before you book your eye surgery in Korea

Is the consultation really free?

Yes. The consultation is free, and the full checkup is provided free even if you decide not to have surgery.

Do international patients pay more than Korean patients?

No. Overseas and domestic patients are charged the same fees.

Will someone speak my language?

Yes. Professional interpreters work on site in English, Japanese and Chinese. Tell us your language when you message us.

How long before an eye exam do I need to take out my contact lenses?

Soft lenses 5 days before, hard and toric lenses 10 days before, and ortho-k lenses at least 4 weeks before. This keeps the measurements accurate.

How long does discomfort last after LASIK or LASEK?

Irritation, tearing and a grainy feeling are normal. After LASIK they may last about half a day; after LASEK, up to 3–4 days.

Who can have LASIK?

Adults aged 18 or older whose prescription has stayed stable for the past year, and who are cleared by a doctor after a comprehensive exam. If your cornea is thin, LASEK may fit better.

Can I drive after a retina exam with dilating drops?

Near work such as driving, reading or using a computer may be hard for about 3–4 hours after the drops. Plan your ride in advance.

How do I book, and can I come the same day?

Same-day reservations are not available. An online request is confirmed only after our team replies to you, and LASIK exams and surgeries are by appointment only. On Saturdays we perform exams and surgeries only, with no follow-up visits.

I am pregnant or breastfeeding. Can I be examined?

Hormonal changes can make exam results less accurate. Please schedule your exam after childbirth, or after breastfeeding has ended.

Visit

Five minutes from Nonhyeon Station, Seoul

Sky Eye Clinic's twin towers, Building A and Building B, seen from the street in Seocho-gu

Address

723-26 Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea

Building A (B3–10F) · Building B (1F)

Clinic hours

  • Mon – Wed10:00 – 16:30
  • ThursdayClosed for equipment inspection
  • Friday10:00 – 16:30
  • Saturday10:00 – 14:30 (exams & surgeries only)
  • Lunch13:00 – 14:00
  • Sunday & holidaysClosed

LASIK exams and surgeries are by appointment only. Saturdays: exams and surgeries only, no follow-ups.

Getting here

  • Line 7Nonhyeon Station, Exit 5 · 380 m · 5 min
  • Sinbundang LineNonhyeon Station, Exit 4 · 260 m · 5 min
  • Line 9Sinnonhyeon Station, Exit 2 · 360 m · 5 min

Valet parking is available at the back of the building (fee applies). Full directions, bus lines and routes from the airport and terminals.

Contact

Free consultation: send us your prescription and questions

Message us in your language. Our team replies to confirm your exam date, because online requests are confirmed only after we respond.

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