Foreigner-Friendly Eye Clinic in Busan, Korea
New to Korea’s healthcare system? BGSS makes eye care simple for international patients, with an International Service Center, English and Chinese coordinators, messaging-app booking and a central Seomyeon location near the subway.
What makes BGSS foreigner-friendly?
BGSS Eye Clinic Busan is a registered facility for international patients, with an International Service Center on the 8th floor, English- and Chinese-speaking coordinators, booking through WhatsApp and KakaoTalk, and a location in central Seomyeon near Seomyeon Station Exit 7.
Coordinators help you plan a schedule around your travel dates, accompany you through tests and consultations, and explain aftercare instructions.
Every major vision correction and lens option is available under one roof, so your doctor can recommend what truly suits your eyes.
Support at every step
What international patients can expect.
Messaging-app booking
Plan your visit on WhatsApp or KakaoTalk before you travel.
Coordinator support
English and Chinese coordinators guide you through each floor.
Clear explanations
Results and options explained so you can decide with confidence.
Efficient scheduling
Exam, treatment and follow-up planned around your stay.
Aftercare guidance
Written instructions for eye drops, activities and travel.
Central location
Ion City Building, near Seomyeon Station Exit 7.
Your visit, step by step
From first message to follow-up, a coordinator helps you at each stage.
Message us
Send your prescription, records and travel dates on WhatsApp or KakaoTalk.
Exam & consultation
Detailed diagnostics and a doctor consultation, with a coordinator alongside you.
Follow-up
Checks before you travel home, with written aftercare instructions.
Checklist for international patients
Bring or prepare:
- Passport for registration
- Glasses and recent prescriptions
- Previous eye surgery or medical records
- A list of medications and allergies
- Sunglasses for after dilation or surgery
Appointments are by reservation only. We do not accept walk-in patients.
Your eye care trip to Busan
Coordinators speak English and Chinese and arrange your schedule before you arrive. Appointments are by reservation only.
Send your prescription or medical records and travel dates on WhatsApp or KakaoTalk. A coordinator replies with a suggested schedule.
Detailed diagnostic tests and a consultation with your doctor, who confirms the safest option for your eyes.
Treatment by your BGSS doctor, followed by rest and clear aftercare instructions.
Your doctor checks healing and vision, explains your eye drops, and confirms when you can travel home.
How long to stay in Busan depends on your exam results and the follow-up your doctor recommends. Please confirm your flight dates with your coordinator before booking.
Founded BGSS in 1997 and helped introduce LASEK and presbyopia surgery to Korea. Fellowship at UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute.
Trusted in Busan since 1997
- Korea’s first generation of vision correction BGSS opened in Busan in 1997 and has performed more than 628,000 procedures in Seoul and Busan, including 330,000+ in Busan.
- Every major option under one roof SMILE Pro, SMILE, LASIK, LASEK, ICL, cataract and presbyopia surgery, so your doctor can recommend what truly suits your eyes.
- Advanced diagnostics Pentacam, CASIA2, Galilei G4, OCT, UBM and more are used to measure your eyes before any treatment.
- Government-recognised Designated by Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare as an advanced regenerative medicine institution, and registered for international patients.
- Central Seomyeon location Ion City Building, near Seomyeon Station Exit 7, with care in English and Chinese.
Foreigner-Friendly Eye Clinic in Busan: frequently asked questions
Do I need Korean health insurance?
No. International patients can be treated without Korean insurance. Ask the international team how payment works for your treatment.
How do I book?
Message the international team on WhatsApp or KakaoTalk with your prescription and preferred dates.
Which languages are supported?
English and Chinese coordinators support international patients, alongside Korean-speaking staff.
How do I get to the clinic?
Take Busan Metro Line 1 or 2 to Seomyeon Station and use Exit 7. The clinic is in the Ion City Building, floors 8–11.
Can I walk in?
No. Appointments are by reservation only.
Book your Foreigner-Friendly Eye Clinic consultation
Send us your prescription and travel dates. Our international team will reply with a suggested schedule.
Appointments are by reservation only. We do not accept walk-in patients.
- Address
74 Seomyeon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
Ion City Bldg 8–11F · Seomyeon Station Exit 7 - International Desk +82-10-7632-8782
- Busan Clinic +82-51-805-1100
- Mon · Tue · Thu · Fri 09:00 – 18:00 (lunch 13:00–14:00)
- Saturday 09:00 – 16:00
- Wed · Sun · Holidays Closed
