LASEK Cost in Busan, Korea
LASEK is often recommended for thinner corneas or contact sports. Its cost depends on your prescription and surface treatment plan. Learn what affects the price and how to get an estimate from BGSS Busan.
How much does LASEK cost in Busan?
LASEK cost at BGSS Busan depends on your prescription, corneal condition and the surface treatment and aftercare your eyes need. It is confirmed after a comprehensive eye exam, and the international team can share current pricing in advance.
LASEK reshapes the corneal surface without creating a flap, which keeps more of the cornea intact. Recovery takes longer than LASIK or SMILE, so plan a few extra days in Busan.
BGSS founder Dr. Jong-Ho Lee helped introduce LASEK to Korea.
LASEK vs LASIK vs SMILE
| LASEK | LASIK | SMILE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main cost factors | Prescription, surface treatment | Flap technology, prescription | Laser platform, prescription |
| Recovery | Slower (several days) | Fast | Fast |
| Corneal flap | No | Yes | No |
| Best for | Thinner corneas, contact sports | Stable prescription | Active lifestyles |
Getting an accurate cost estimate
Because the right procedure depends on your eyes, BGSS confirms your plan after examination.
Message us
Send your glasses prescription, any previous eye records and your travel dates on WhatsApp or KakaoTalk.
Initial guidance
The international team explains which procedures may suit you and the current pricing for them.
Exam & final plan
After your comprehensive eye exam, your doctor confirms the procedure, and the final cost is explained before you decide.
Is LASEK right for you?
LASEK may suit you if you:
- Have a thinner cornea
- Play contact sports or have an active job
- Have a stable prescription
- Can allow several days for recovery
Eligibility and cost are confirmed after your exam.
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.
LASEK Cost in Busan: frequently asked questions
How much does LASEK cost in Busan?
It depends on your prescription, corneal condition and aftercare. Ask the international team for current pricing; the final cost is confirmed after your eye exam.
Why doesn’t BGSS publish one fixed price?
The right procedure, technology and lens depend on your exam results. Publishing a single figure could be misleading, so the international team explains current pricing for the options that suit you.
Is the eye exam included?
A comprehensive eye exam is required before any surgery. Ask the international team how the exam fee is handled for your treatment.
Can I use my travel insurance?
Elective vision correction is usually not covered. Please check with your insurer, and ask the international team which receipts or medical documents you can receive.
How long should I stay in Busan after LASEK?
LASEK recovery takes several days. Your doctor will advise when follow-up is complete and when you can fly.
Book your LASEK Cost 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
