Cataract & Presbyopia Surgery in Korea — Premium Lenses in Gangnam, Seoul

Cataract & Presbyopia Surgery

Cataract surgery replaces the eye’s clouded natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). Multifocal / extended-depth-of-focus lenses can improve near, intermediate, and distance vision, reducing dependence on glasses. The right lens depends on your eyes, daily activities, and night-vision needs — chosen together after examination.

Why here

Cataract and presbyopia care is a core focus of our center. Our Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital-trained surgeons guide lens selection and perform surgery, with a wide range of premium IOLs. For international (non-Korean-insured) patients, cataract surgery is a self-pay procedure.

Pricing

Your treatment trip, step by step

1. Before you flyMessage us on WhatsApp or chat. We can help you plan your visit and answer questions about your examination and treatment. Share your glasses prescription or previous eye records if you have them. Stop wearing contact lenses before the exam — soft lenses 5 days before, hard (RGP) lenses 2 weeks before, ortho-k lenses 4 weeks before.
2. Arrival in SeoulFrom Incheon Airport, Gangnam is typically about 1–1.5 hours away by airport limousine bus or AREX + subway, depending on traffic and your route. We are a 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 5. Airport pickup can be arranged on request (transfer cost paid by the patient).
3. Examination & consultationA comprehensive eye examination and one-to-one consultation with your surgeon usually take about 2 hours in total, although the timing may vary. English and Mongolian interpretation is free; for other languages, please ask at least 3 days before your visit.
4. SurgeryIf your examination confirms that you are suitable and your eyes are ready, surgery may be possible on the same day. Otherwise, we will arrange another date. You rest at the clinic for a while before returning to your hotel.
5. Follow-up & flying homeWe generally recommend allowing about one week in Seoul for follow-up care. Your surgeon will advise you when it is appropriate to fly.
6. After you return homeMessage us any time with questions. We can provide a written record of your surgery for your local eye doctor.

For International Patients

• Free online consultation, 24/7, in your language. Use the chat button at the bottom-right of this page.
• On-site interpretation available — tell us your language in advance (no language limit when pre-arranged).
• Airport pickup on request — for patients who cover the transfer cost.
• Plan your stay: most patients can fly home after a follow-up check about one week after surgery.

Why St. Mary’s Jin Eye Center

• University-hospital-trained surgeons — our two directors trained at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital and serve as Adjunct Professors at The Catholic University of Korea.
• A full-service eye center — vision correction, cataract & presbyopia, retina, glaucoma, dry eye, and pediatric care.
• Multilingual support — Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Mongolian, and Indonesian via our 24/7 chat.
• Rated 4.9 on Google.
• 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station, Exit 5.

Inside our clinic

Real photos of our clinic in Gangnam (337 Gangnam-daero, a 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 5).

Visit Us

• Address: 4F–5F, 337 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea
• Subway: Gangnam Station (Line 2 / Sinbundang), Exit 5 — 5-minute walk
• Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00 (lunch 13:00–14:00) · Sat 09:00–15:00 · Closed Sun & public holidays (KST)