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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Photorefractive keratectomy in Republic of Korea 2024

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While Photorefractive keratectomy treatment offers are not available in Republic of Korea, we've selected the TOP offers based on feedback from Bookimed patients.

Turkey, Antalya
Ophtalmologist - Selim Guldiken
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12 years of experience
  • Dr. Selim Guldiken specializes in LASIK and No Touch Laser (TransPRK) surgeries.
  • CatchLife treats around 1,000 patients annually from Europe, the Commonwealth, and beyond.
  • Included Services: Consultation with an ophthalmologist, language assistance, post-op medications, follow-up examination, preoperative tests, local anesthesia, video or text consultation, VIP transfer.
  • Stay Info: 0 days stay in the hospital, 0 days stay in the hotel, accommodation is not included.
  • Technique: No Touch Laser (TransPRK).
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5.0
Package price
$1900
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 various continents.
  • Included Services: Video or text consultation, consultation with a doctor, local anesthesia, preoperative tests, follow-up examination, language assistance, consultation with a surgeon, consultation with an ophthalmologist.
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Greece, Thessaloniki
Ophtalmologist - Nikolaos Dervenis
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10 years of experience
  • Dr. Nikolaos Dervenis has contributed over 55 articles to international and national peer-reviewed journals.
  • Dr Nikolaos I Dervenis MD, MSc, PhD, FEBO - Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon serves 1,200 patients annually.
  • Included Services: Medical consultation, photorefractive keratectomy for both eyes, post-operative check-ups.
  • Stay Info: 3 days stay in the hotel (not included in the price).
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Package price
$1414
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13 Recent Photorefractive keratectomy 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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Photorefractive keratectomy Overview in Republic of Korea

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Related procedures & Costs
How it works
What to expect
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patients recommend -
86%
Stay in the country - 1 day
Rehabilitation - 1 day
Anesthesia - Local anesthesia
Verified patient reviews - 13
Requests processed - 15215
Bookimed fees - $0
Types of Laser eye surgery
  • LASIK eye surgery - from $1150

    The procedure corrects vision by reshaping the cornea using a laser, offering quick, painless, permanent results.

  • The operation corrects vision errors using a laser, making a small incision, thus ensuring a faster recovery.

  • The procedure uses ultra-precise lasers for vision correction, offering blade-free, highly detailed sculpting of the cornea.

  • This therapy aims to slow vision loss, it involves dietary adjustments, vitamins, and possibly injections into the eye.

  • Laser eye surgery - from $1900

    This procedure reshapes the cornea to improve vision, using laser. It"s a non-invasive, quick, painless method with fast recovery.

  • LASEK eye surgery - from $760

    This operation reshapes the cornea using a laser to improve vision. Almost painless with fast recovery.

  • Femtosecond laser - from $1750

    This therapy uses ultrafast pulsating light to precisely shape the cornea, improving vision with utmost accuracy.

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Step-by-Step Roadmap

Day 1

  • Arrive in the country and settle in the accommodation.
  • Transfer to the hospital is not included.

Day 2

  • Consultation with an ophthalmologist for pre-operative assessment.
  • Undergo necessary medical tests as advised by doctor.
  • Language assistance provided during consultation.

Day 3

  • Photorefractive keratectomy procedure takes place.
  • Procedure lasts about 10-15 minutes per eye.
  • Local anesthesia is used during the procedure.
  • No stitches are required post-operation.

Day 4

  • Post-operative checkup with ophthalmologist.
  • Stay in the hospital is not required post-operation.

Week 1

  • Recovery period begins at home.
  • Regular use of prescribed eye drops.
  • Follow-up consultations as instructed by doctor.

Week 2-3

  • Return to work and other activities.
  • Continue with prescribed medication.

Week 4

  • Final check-up with ophthalmologist.
  • Final result of the procedure can be seen.

Note: This is a general guideline, individual recovery may vary.

How Much Does Photorefractive keratectomy Cost in Republic of Korea?

The average price of Photorefractive keratectomy in Republic of Korea is $1419, the minimum price is $363.81, and the maximum price is $2000.
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Discover the Best Photorefractive keratectomy Clinics in Republic of Korea: 2 Verified Options and Prices
Check the hospital ranking based on requests and 13 reviews to pick the right Photorefractive keratectomy clinic for you.
BGN Eye Hospital
Highest-Rated Clinic for Photorefractive keratectomy
Republic of Korea, Busan
4.2
Good
• 7 reviews

BGN Eye Hospital is a private medical center for eye treatment in Busan, Korea.

The clinic specializes in vision correction and cataract treatment. The most modern methods of vision correction are available here: Lasik, Lasek, SMILE, SMILE PRO, and ICL intraocular lens implantation. The medical center has more than 346,000 vision correction surgeries on its account.

BGN Clinic is famous among patients from the USA, Europe, and CIS countries.

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Mikhail Krasnoperov • Apr 19, 2019
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
4.2
7 reviews
Prices:
Consultation with an ophthalmologist $65
Cataract diagnostic before OP $0 - $363.81
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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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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)
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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.
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Republic of Korea, Seongnam
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