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Last updated: 12/13/2023

Cataract surgery (one eye) in Republic of Korea: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2025

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

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Turkey, Istanbul
1. Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant & All-Inclusive Treatment Package
Ophtalmologist - Ahmet Satici
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33 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 diverse international backgrounds.
  • 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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Turkey, Istanbul
2. Cataract Surgery (One eye) All Inclusive Package
Ophtalmologist - Omer Faruk Oge
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24 years of experience
  • Dr. Omer Faruk Oge is skilled in cataract surgeries and pediatric eye health.
  • Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital serves patients from the CIS, Africa, and Arab League States.
  • Included Services: Full-body scan, ECG, anesthesiologist consultation, general anesthesia, full board meals, follow-up exams, preoperative tests, postoperative care, language assistance, hospitalization, hotel stay, airport transfers.
  • Stay Info: 1-day hospital stay, 3-day hotel stay, included in the price.
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Turkey, Istanbul
3. Cataract Surgery Treatment Package
Ophtalmologist - Ahmet Satici
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33 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, including many from Europe and the USA.
  • Included Services: Video or text consultation, preoperative tests, follow-up examination, language assistance, follow-up visit, consultation with an ophthalmologist, autorefractometry, hospitalization.
  • Stay Info: 1-day stay in the hospital, 0 days stay in the hotel, not included in the price.
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13 Recent Cataract surgery (one eye) 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 !!!
Severance Hospital

Гуламжан • Cataract Kazakhstan Oct 3, 2022

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Thank you Bookimed
Thank you Bookimed.com and the Clinic is very nice and the results are quick!!
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Severance Hospital

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.
Severance Hospital

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
BGN Eye Hospital

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

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BGN Eye Hospital

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

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BGN Eye Hospital

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

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Severance Hospital

Timofei Steblevskii • Ophthalmology Russian Federation Oct 8, 2019

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BGN Eye Hospital

Mikhail Krasnoperov • Cataract Russian Federation Apr 19, 2019

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Cataract surgery (one eye) Overview in Republic of Korea

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88%
Stay in the country - 2 days
Rehabilitation - 1 day
Anesthesia - Local anesthesia
Best price - $782
Verified patient reviews - 13
Requests processed - 15215
Bookimed fees - $0
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Day 1: Arrival

  • Transfer from the airport is not provided by the clinic.
  • Upon arrival at the clinic, you"ll be registered.
  • A translator will be provided if needed.

Day 2: Pre-Operation

  • You"ll consult with an ophthalmologist.
  • Autorefractometry will be performed to measure eye refraction.
  • You"ll have other necessary medical tests.

Day 3: Cataract Surgery

  • You"ll be given local anesthesia.
  • The operation lasts around 1-2 hours.
  • The surgeon will replace your cloudy lens with a clear one.

Day 4: Post-Operation

  • After surgery, you"ll be monitored for complications.
  • Overnight hospitalization may be required, based on your condition.

Day 5: Discharge

  • You"ll be discharged from the hospital.
  • A follow-up appointment will be scheduled.

Week 1-2: Rehabilitation

  • Avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting.
  • Wear sunglasses to protect your eye.

Week 3-4: Rehabilitation

  • You can return to work and resume normal activities.
  • Follow-up with your ophthalmologist.

Please note that each case is individual and the timeline may vary based on your personal condition and recovery speed.

What patients like:

  1. Cost.The Cataract surgery (one eye) price in Republic of Korea varies from $782 to $4795.65. This is quite affordable when compared to the average cost in the United States, which stands at $3500.
  2. Doctor’s professionalism. Patients appreciate the high level of professionalism exhibited by Korean doctors. Many are board-certified and members of international ophthalmology organizations.
  3. Service level. The high standard of patient care in Korea is commendable. Reception staff and nurses are friendly, attentive, and helpful.
  4. Cataract surgery (one eye) efficacy. Modern techniques used in Korea ensure high success rates. Patients report significant improvement in vision post-surgery.
  5. Logistics. Korea offers excellent medical tourism facilities. Patients find the logistics, including accommodation and transport, convenient and hassle-free.

What patients don't like:

  1. Waiting time. Patients sometimes experience long waiting times for appointments and surgeries, which can be frustrating.
  2. Language Barrier. Communication can be a challenge for non-Korean speaking patients, though many hospitals do offer translation services.
  3. Post-Surgery Care. Some patients feel that the post-surgery care and follow-up could be improved upon.

How Much Does Cataract surgery (one eye) Cost in Republic of Korea?

The average price of Cataract surgery (one eye) in Republic of Korea is $2606, the minimum price is $782, and the maximum price is $4795.65.
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Discover the Best Cataract surgery (one eye) Clinics in Republic of Korea: 5 Verified Options and Prices
Check the hospital ranking based on requests and 13 reviews to pick the right Cataract surgery (one eye) clinic for you.
BGN Eye Hospital
Highest-Rated Clinic for Cataract surgery (one eye)

BGN Eye Hospital

Republic of Korea, Busan
4.2
Good
• 7 reviews
doctor Lee Dong Eun
Ophtalmologist
20 years of experience
Lee Dong Eun

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
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Cataract surgery (one eye) $685.09 - $4795.65
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Severance Hospital

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)

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.
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Asan Medical Center

Asan Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul
4.3
Good
• 6 reviews

Asan Hospital (Asan Medical Center) is the largest multidisciplinary medical center in South Korea, which can serve 2,700 patients at once.

The key specialties in the hospital are organ transplant, oncology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery. Almost half of all heart transplants in South Korea are carried out (45%) at Asan. The success of organ transplants ranges from 90%.

Every day, 11,800 outpatients and 2,550 inpatients are treated in Asan Hospital. Medical tourists from the USA, China, the UAE, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia choose Asan Hospital.

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accreditations:

International Organization for Standardization certificate for Asan Medical Center
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Asan Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2020 by Newsweek certificate for Asan Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Asan Medical Center
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Asan Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Asan Medical Center
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Donald • Sep 9, 2022
Yes. Only thing Is that I was supposed to get refund for the cancellation of dental exam and X-ray. Didn’t get it.
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Gachon University Gil Medical Center

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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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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- Master of Arts, Graduate School of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea - Ophthalmologist at the Catholic University of Korea Catholic Medical Center - Clinical professor of cornea and cataract at Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital - 2009 Seoul St. Mary's Hospital Award for Best Major - 2008 Minister of Health and Welfare Award - Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received an epidemiological investigation citation - Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS) - Full member of The Korean External Eye Disease Society(KEEDS)  - Full member of The Korean Contact Lens Study Society (KCLSS) - Full member of the European Society of White Intestinal Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)
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