LASIK Cost in Busan, Korea
Planning LASIK in Busan? The cost depends on your prescription, corneal measurements and the technology used. Here is what shapes the price and how to get an accurate estimate from BGSS before you fly.
How much does LASIK cost in Busan?
LASIK cost at BGSS Busan depends on your prescription, corneal thickness and shape, and the laser technology recommended for your eyes. The exact price is confirmed after a comprehensive eye exam, and the international team can share current pricing before you travel.
LASIK creates a thin corneal flap and reshapes the tissue underneath with an excimer laser. Recovery is usually quick, which is why it remains popular with busy travellers.
If your cornea is thin or you play contact sports, your doctor may recommend SMILE or LASEK instead, which can change the cost.
LASIK vs SMILE vs LASEK: what drives the price
| LASIK | SMILE | LASEK | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main cost factors | Flap technology, prescription | Laser platform, prescription | Prescription, surface treatment |
| Recovery | Fast | Fast | Slower (several days) |
| Corneal flap | Yes | No (small incision) | No |
| Best for | Stable prescription, adequate cornea | Active lifestyles, dry eye concerns | Thinner corneas |
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.
Are you a good LASIK candidate?
LASIK may suit you if you:
- Are 18 or older with a stable prescription
- Have adequate corneal thickness
- Have no significant dry eye or corneal disease
- Want quick visual 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.
LASIK Cost in Busan: frequently asked questions
How much does LASIK cost in Busan?
It depends on your prescription, corneal measurements and the technology used. 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.
Is LASIK cheaper than SMILE?
Often, but it depends on the technology used and your eyes. Your doctor recommends the safest option first, then the cost is explained.
Book your LASIK 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
