Vision correction
Vision correction in Korea: choose the right procedure for your eyes
Looking for vision correction in Korea? Sky Eye Clinic in Seoul offers laser and lens procedures, and your surgeon matches the method to your cornea, prescription and lifestyle. This guide compares every option and links to a full page on each, so you can arrive at your free consultation knowing what to ask.
In this guide
Smart Nova LASIK
Smart Nova LASIK is an upgrade of New SMILE LASIK that adds the CenTrax treatment mode.
02New SMILE LASIK
New SMILE LASIK in Korea removes a thin lens-shaped piece of corneal tissue through a 2mm micro-incision, with no corneal flap.
03LASIK
LASIK in Korea corrects myopia, astigmatism and hyperopia by lifting a thin corneal flap and reshaping the tissue beneath with a laser.
04LASEK
LASEK in Korea corrects vision by removing only the thin surface epithelium and applying the laser to the cornea beneath, leaving no flap.
05ICL lens implant
An ICL lens implant in Korea corrects vision by placing a specially designed lens inside the eye, behind the iris, without cutting or reshaping the cornea.
06Presbyopic LASIK·LASEK
Presbyopia LASIK and LASEK in Korea is a surgical method tailored to how far your presbyopia has progressed.
07Keratoconus
Keratoconus treatment in Korea starts with an accurate diagnosis, because the cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape that glasses cannot fully correct.
08Corneal cross-linking
Corneal cross-linking in Korea strengthens the cornea by building up its collagen fibers with riboflavin and UVA light.
09Pre & post-op guide
This LASIK and LASEK pre and post-op guide tells you what to do before your exams, on surgery day, and during recovery at Sky Eye Clinic in Seoul.
Every vision correction option at Sky Eye Clinic
Sky Eye Clinic treats myopia, astigmatism, hyperopia and early presbyopia with laser surgery or an implanted lens. The right choice depends on corneal thickness, prescription and daily habits. Your surgeon checks these in a full examination before recommending anything.
| Procedure | What it does | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Nova LASIK | Adds eye-movement and docking error correction to New SMILE LASIK | Smart Nova LASIK |
| New SMILE LASIK | Removes corneal tissue through a 2mm micro-incision, with no flap | New SMILE LASIK |
| LASIK | Lifts a thin corneal flap, applies the laser, and replaces the flap | LASIK |
| LASEK | Removes only the surface epithelium, then applies the laser | LASEK |
| ICL lens implant | Places a lens behind the iris and leaves the cornea uncut | ICL lens implant |
| Presbyopic LASIK and LASEK | Corrects mild presbyopia and your distance prescription together | Presbyopic LASIK and LASEK |
Two further pages cover the cornea itself: keratoconus treatment and corneal cross-linking, which strengthens a thin or weakened cornea.
How to choose between laser and lens surgery
Laser procedures reshape the cornea. A lens implant leaves the cornea untouched. That single difference drives most recommendations.
- Thin cornea or very high myopia: your surgeon may recommend LASEK, New SMILE LASIK or an ICL lens implant instead of LASIK.
- Worry about pain, dry eye or halos: ask about New SMILE LASIK, which uses a 2mm micro-incision, or Smart Nova LASIK.
- Need to return to work quickly: LASIK has a short recovery, while LASEK recovers more slowly.
- Over 40 with trouble reading up close: ask about presbyopic LASIK and LASEK.
- Cornea that bulges or thins: see keratoconus treatment before considering any laser surgery.
No page can tell you which procedure suits you. Corneal thickness, pupil size and retinal condition are measured first, and the surgeon who examines you also follows your care after surgery.
Before you fly to Seoul
Plan your visit around the examination and the preparation rules. Contact lenses must come out for days or weeks before testing, depending on type. Our pre and post-op guide lists every step.
- Consultation is free, and overseas and domestic patients pay the same fees.
- Professional interpreters speak English, Japanese and Chinese.
- The clinic is in Seocho-gu, Seoul, about 5 minutes from Nonhyeon Station. See directions.
- Doctors at the clinic have had LASIK or LASEK themselves. Meet them on the doctors page.
The surgical lasers used here are listed on our equipment page. When you are ready, book your free consultation.
Questions answered
Which vision correction surgery is right for me?
It depends on your corneal thickness, prescription, pupil size and retinal condition. Your surgeon measures these in an examination, then explains which of LASIK, LASEK, New SMILE LASIK, Smart Nova LASIK or an ICL lens implant fits.
Can I have vision correction if my cornea is thin?
Often yes, but not with every method. LASEK and New SMILE LASIK keep more of the cornea, and an ICL lens implant removes no corneal tissue at all. Your exam decides.
Do I have to stop wearing contact lenses before the exam?
Yes. Soft lenses come out 5 days before, hard and toric lenses 10 days before, and ortho-k lenses at least 4 weeks before, so that measurements are accurate.
Is the consultation free for international patients?
Yes. Consultation is free, and overseas and domestic patients pay the same fees. Interpreters are available in English, Japanese and Chinese.
Get your free consultation before you decide
- Free consultation and checkup, even if you decide against surgery
- Same price as Korean patients, no overseas surcharge
- Interpreters in English, Japanese and Chinese
