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Cataract surgery (both eyes) in Republic of Korea: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2024

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While Cataract surgery (both eyes) treatment offers are not available in Republic of Korea, we've selected the TOP offers based on feedback from Bookimed patients.

Turkey, Istanbul
Ophtalmologist - Ahmet Satici
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32 years of experience
  • Dr. Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 surgical cases in his career.
  • Private Bagcilar Safak Hospital serves 36,000 patients annually from Europe, the Commonwealth, the USA, Canada, Australia, and Africa.
  • Included Services: Video or text consultation, local anesthesia, follow-up examination, language assistance, consultation with a surgeon, follow-up visit, consultation with an ophthalmologist, autorefractometry.
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Thailand, Bangkok
Ophtalmologist - Ponpawee Jindarak
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17 years of experience
  • Dr. Ponpawee Jindarak completed an international clinical fellowship in glaucoma at the University of Illinois.
  • Intrarat Hospital is ISO 9001:2015 certified, ensuring high-quality management and patient care.
  • Included Services: Breakfast only, hospitalization, transfer to the hospital.
  • Stay Info: 1 day stay in the hospital, 0 days stay in the hotel, not included in the price.
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Package price
$5000
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Greece, Thessaloniki
Ophtalmologist - Nikolaos Dervenis
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10 years of experience
Surgeon's portfolio
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  • Dr. Nikolaos Dervenis has contributed over 55 articles in international and national peer-reviewed journals.
  • Dr Nikolaos I Dervenis MD, MSc, PhD, FEBO - Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon serves 1,200 patients annually.
  • Included Services: Cataract surgery, monofocal intraocular lens, post-operative consultation.
  • Stay Info: 3 days stay in the hotel, accommodation not included in the price.
  • Technique: Cataract surgery with monofocal intraocular lens replacement.
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Package price
$1460
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13 Recent Cataract surgery (both eyes) Reviews in Republic of Korea: Check Real Patient Experience

Дарья Эдуардовна • Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction) Russian Federation Dec 5, 2018

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"We will go with you and advise others !!!"
The high level and quality of medicine in the clinic Severence city of Korea. The clinic is huge, everything is beautiful, clean. Our doctor really liked, quickly and easily found a common language with her and came to a single solution to our problem. Thanks to the Bookimed website for the organization and a special thanks to the coordinator who quickly responded! We will go with you and advise others !!!

Гуламжан • Cataract Kazakhstan Oct 3, 2022

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Thank you Bookimed.com and the Clinic is very nice and the results are quick!!
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Anonymous • Consultation with an ophthalmologist Russian Federation Jan 21, 2020

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The results are exactly as I wanted
Loved the staff. Everything is fast, clear and of high quality.

Mikhail Krasnoperov • Cataract Russian Federation Apr 19, 2019

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"I'm leaving my vision 100% for both eyes, thank you very much I am happy
Excellent clinic BGn stay in the clinic went very well and successfully. Dr. Lee Dong Eun is a highly classy positive person specialist. He did everything perfectly well after the examination. He came with a cataract on both eyes, the right eye was hardly seen. I'm leaving my vision 100% for both eyes, thank you very much I am happy. The medical staff at the clinic works like a good watch. Attentive are courteous attentive very polite complete comfort. The single chamber is all that is necessary to eat cleanly comfortably. Especially about the coordinator of the clinic Valchenko Maria, a correct excellent specialist, a wonderful person with her does not arise, no problems can solve everything, thanks. Service satisfied everything went well. Well done good organization of success to you
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I'm happy with the service, everything went well. Well done, good organization, good luck to you

Anonymous • LASIK eye surgery Republic of Korea Aug 16, 2024

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Константин • LASIK eye surgery Republic of Korea Mar 12, 2020

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Anonymous • Consultation with an ophthalmologist Russian Federation Jan 21, 2020

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Timofei Steblevskii • Ophthalmology Russian Federation Oct 8, 2019

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Mikhail Krasnoperov • Cataract Russian Federation Apr 19, 2019

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Cataract surgery (both eyes) Overview in Republic of Korea

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Related procedures & Costs
How it works
What to expect
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patients recommend -
95%
Surgery Time - 1 hour
Stay in the country - 2 days
Rehabilitation - 1 day
Anesthesia - Local anesthesia
Verified patient reviews - 13
Requests processed - 15215
Bookimed fees - $0
Types of Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
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Step-by-Step Roadmap

Day 1

  • Arrive at the country and check into accommodation.
  • Transfer from airport to hotel is provided.
  • Consultation with an ophthalmologist to discuss the surgery.
  • Language assistance provided if necessary.

Day 2

  • Pre-operation medical tests including eye examination.
  • Meeting with an anesthesiologist to discuss anesthesia options.

Day 3

  • First eye cataract surgery under local anesthesia.
  • Surgery is approximately 2 hours long.
  • Rest and recovery in the clinic post-surgery.

Day 4

  • Day of rest and recovery with regular checks by nurses.

Day 5

  • Second eye cataract surgery performed.
  • Rest and recovery in the clinic post-surgery.

Day 6

  • Day of rest and recovery with regular checks by nurses.

Day 7

  • Final consultation with ophthalmologist and discharge from clinic.
  • Transfer from clinic to airport is provided.

Week 1-2 Post-operation

  • Light activities such as reading and watching TV are permitted.

Week 3-4 Post-operation

  • Return to work and normal activities with caution.

Week 5-6 Post-operation

  • Final result of the cataract surgery can be seen.

Please note that each patient"s recovery can be individual and may vary.

How Much Does Cataract surgery (both eyes) Cost in Republic of Korea?

The average price of Cataract surgery (both eyes) in Republic of Korea is $3653, the minimum price is $1460, and the maximum price is $5000.
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Discover the Best Cataract surgery (both eyes) Clinics in Republic of Korea: 3 Verified Options and Prices
Check the hospital ranking based on requests and 13 reviews to pick the right Cataract surgery (both eyes) clinic for you.
Severance Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
4.5
Excellent
• 42 reviews

Severance Hospital in Korea is an international multidisciplinary clinic at Yonsei University, located in Seoul South Korea. Yonsei Severance Hospital's Health System includes: oncology and rehabilitation centers, pediatric and women's clinics, cardiovascular center and Clinic of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. The Hospital has been certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) and serves 1.6 million outpatients annually.

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accreditations:

Joint Commission International  certificate for Severance Hospital
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Severance Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Severance Hospital
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Severance Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Severance Hospital
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Severance Hospital
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Дарья Эдуардовна • Dec 5, 2018
The high level and quality of medicine in the clinic Severence city of Korea. The clinic is huge, everything is beautiful, clean. Our doctor really liked, quickly and easily found a common language with her and came to a single solution to our problem. Thanks to the Bookimed website for the organization and a special thanks to the coordinator who quickly responded! We will go with you and advise others !!!
4.5
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Republic of Korea, Seoul
4.8
Excellent
• 5 reviews

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is one of the most innovative multidisciplinary medical centers in Korea.

It is the 1st digital hospital in the country. The hospital is equipped witg BESTcare system that allows avoiding medical errors, improving treatment safety and effectiveness.

Bundang specializes in general and abdominal surgery, oncology, orthopedics and traumatology. 1,500,000 patients undergo treatment at in hospital every year.

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accreditations:

Global Healthcare Accreditation Program certificate for Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Phuoc Le • Dec 9, 2023
It is great with services, from support team of bookimed and hospital. They replied fast, very supportive. Doctor is experienced. Hospital is clean, modern. Price is good.
4.8
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Gachon University Gil  Medical Center
Republic of Korea, Incheon
4.8
Excellent
• 4 reviews

Gachon University Gil Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital, providing medical services of the international level and is a leading hospital not only Korea, but also in Asia. Gil Hospital is located in the heart of Incheon at 1 hour drive from Incheon International Airport.

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accreditations:

World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Gachon University Gil  Medical Center
ZHuldiz • Apr 4, 2024
A secondary opinion was needed from Prof.
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Our Doctors

Doctor Shin Woo-beom
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Doctor Shin Woo-beom
Ophtalmologist
12 years of experience
Bright Eye Clinic
Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic, Kyobo Tower, Gangnam Graduated from Yonsei University Graduate School of Medicine Ophthalmology resident, Yonsei University Sinchon Severance Hospital Full-time physician at Yonsei University Sinchon Severance Hospital Research clinical assistant professor at Yonsei University Sinchon Severance Hospital Doctor of Ophthalmology, Siloam Eye Hospital Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea SMILE LASIK, ICL certified Full member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Ophthalmology (KSOPRS) Full member of the Korean Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology (KAPOS)
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Doctor Choi Young-je
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Doctor Choi Young-je
Ophtalmologist
11 years of experience
Bright Eye Clinic
Doctor of Bright Eye Eye Clinic Gyeongsang National University Hospital Retina Clinical Instructor Ophthalmologist_Retina specialist doctor Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea SMILE LASIK, ICL certified Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS) Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS) Full member of Yeongnam Retina Society (KRS) Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS) Full Member of the Korean Uveal Society Full member of the Korean Society of Optometry
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Doctor Kim Minjae
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Doctor Kim Minjae
Ophtalmologist
11 years of experience

accreditations:

Korean External Eye Society
Bright Eye Clinic
Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic, Kyobo Tower, Gangnam Former Doctor of the Department of Public Health Former Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic Gangnam Branch Doctor Ophthalmology resident at Korea University Anam Hospital Korea University Anam Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, External Eye Department/Clinical Instructor of Cataracts Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea SMILE LASIK, ICL certified Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS) Full member of Korean External Eye Society (KCS) Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS) Full member of the Korean Society of Optometry
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13 Recent Cataract surgery (both eyes) Reviews in Republic of Korea: Check Real Patient Experience

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