{"id":10633,"date":"2026-08-28T11:05:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T02:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/international-patients\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T15:07:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T06:07:00","slug":"international-patients","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/en_us\/international-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"International Patients \u2014 Eye Care in Gangnam, Seoul"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n#ez-toc-container,.ez-toc-title-container{display:none!important}<br \/>.smjlp{max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 16px;color:#222;line-height:1.7}<br \/>.smjlp *{box-sizing:border-box}<br \/>.smjlp__hero{background:#0b4da2;color:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:44px 30px;margin:16px 0 24px;text-align:center}<br \/>.smjlp__h1{font-size:30px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 12px;color:#fff;line-height:1.3}<br \/>.smjlp__hero p{font-size:17px;margin:0 auto 22px;max-width:760px;color:#eaf1fb}<br \/>.smjlp a.smjlp__btn{display:inline-block;background:#25D366;color:#fff!important;font-weight:800;font-size:16px;padding:14px 28px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none!important;margin:6px}<br \/>.smjlp h2{font-size:22px;font-weight:700;margin:34px 0 12px;color:#0b4da2}<br \/>.smjlp ul{padding-left:20px}.smjlp li{margin:6px 0}<br \/>.smjlp__cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:16px;margin:16px 0}<br \/>.smjlp a.smjlp__card{display:block;background:#f6f7f9;border:1px solid #e6e8eb;border-radius:12px;padding:20px;text-decoration:none!important;color:#222!important;transition:.15s}<br \/>.smjlp a.smjlp__card:hover{border-color:#1a73e8}<br \/>.smjlp__card b{display:block;color:#0b4da2;font-size:17px;margin-bottom:6px}<br \/>.smjlp__card span{font-size:14px;color:#5f6368}<br \/>.smjlp__cta{background:#f6f7f9;border:1px solid #e6e8eb;border-radius:16px;padding:28px;text-align:center;margin:28px 0}<br \/>.smjlp a.smjlp__btn2{display:inline-block;background:#1a73e8;color:#fff!important;font-weight:800;padding:14px 28px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none!important;margin:6px}<br \/>.smjlp a.smjlp__ghost{display:inline-block;background:transparent;border:2px solid #1a73e8;color:#1a73e8!important;font-weight:800;padding:12px 26px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none!important;margin:6px}<br \/>@media(max-width:600px){.smjlp__h1{font-size:24px}.smjlp__cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}}<br \/><\/style>\n<div class=\"smjlp\">\n<div class=\"smjlp__hero\">\n<div class=\"smjlp__h1\">Eye Care in Gangnam, Seoul \u2014 For International Patients<\/div>\n<p>An English-speaking eye clinic offering full-service ophthalmology by surgeons trained at Seoul St. Mary&#8217;s Hospital. Vision correction, cataract &amp; presbyopia, and comprehensive eye care \u2014 5 minutes from Gangnam Station.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"smjlp__btn\" href=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/en_us\/book-appointment\/\">Free online consultation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 10px;\"><a style=\"color: #0077b6; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"\/en_us\/smile-lasik-icl-cost-korea\/\">\ud83d\udcd6 New: How much does SMILE, LASIK or ICL cost in Korea? \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>St. Mary&#8217;s Jin Eye Center is an English-speaking eye clinic in Gangnam, Seoul<\/strong>, caring for expats, travelers and medical-tourism visitors from around the world. From laser vision correction to cataract and presbyopia surgery, every step \u2014 consultation, examination, surgery and follow-up \u2014 can be completed in English, with interpretation arranged in advance for other languages. We are located 5 minutes from Gangnam Station, in the heart of Seoul.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin: 0 0 22px;\" data-smjlp=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 14px; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3377.jpg\" alt=\"St. Mary's Jin Eye Center building near Gangnam Station, Seoul\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Procedures\"><\/span>Our Procedures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"smjlp__cards\"><a class=\"smjlp__card\" href=\"\/en_us\/smile-vision-correction-gangnam\/\"><b>SMILE (SILK) Laser Vision Correction<\/b>7th-generation small-incision laser correction for myopia &amp; astigmatism.<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"smjlp__card\" href=\"\/en_us\/evo-icl-gangnam\/\"><b>EVO ICL Implantable Lens<\/b>For high myopia or thinner corneas \u2014 latest U.S. Visian EVO+ ICL.<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"smjlp__card\" href=\"\/en_us\/all-laser-lasek-gangnam\/\"><b>All-Laser LASEK<\/b>No-flap surface laser correction, with tiered packages.<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"smjlp__card\" href=\"\/en_us\/cataract-presbyopia-gangnam\/\"><b>Cataract &amp; Presbyopia (Premium Lenses)<\/b>Restore clear vision with a lens tailored to your eyes.<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_International_Patients\"><\/span>For International Patients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Free online consultation, 24\/7, in your language<\/b> \u2014 use the chat button at the bottom-right.<\/li>\n<li><b>On-site interpretation available<\/b> (pre-arrange your language \u2014 no language limit).<\/li>\n<li><b>Airport pickup on request<\/b> (patient covers the transfer cost).<\/li>\n<li><b>Short stay:<\/b> most patients fly home after a follow-up about one week after surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_St_Marys_Jin_Eye_Center\"><\/span>Why St. Mary&#8217;s Jin Eye Center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>University-hospital-trained surgeons<\/b> \u2014 trained at Seoul St. Mary&#8217;s Hospital, Adjunct Professors at The Catholic University of Korea.<\/li>\n<li><b>A full-service eye center<\/b> \u2014 vision correction, cataract, retina, glaucoma, dry eye, pediatric care.<\/li>\n<li><b>Multilingual support<\/b> \u2014 Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Mongolian, Indonesian via 24\/7 chat.<\/li>\n<li><b>Rated 4.9 on Google.<\/b> 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station, Exit 5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n<section class=\"smj-tour\" style=\"margin:36px 0 28px\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inside_our_clinic\"><\/span>Inside our clinic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Real photos of our clinic in Gangnam (337 Gangnam-daero, a 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 5).<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,420px),1fr));gap:12px\">\n<figure style=\"margin:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1-768x512.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1-1024x683.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 480px\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Reception and lobby of St. Mary&#39;s Jin Eye Center, Gangnam\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;display:block\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:14px;margin-top:6px;color:#555\">Reception &amp; lobby<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"margin:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14-768x512.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14-1024x683.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 480px\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Diagnostic eye exam area\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;display:block\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:14px;margin-top:6px;color:#555\">Diagnostic exam area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"margin:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13-768x512.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13-1024x683.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 480px\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Patient waiting lounge\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;display:block\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:14px;margin-top:6px;color:#555\">Waiting lounge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"margin:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20-768x512.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20-1024x683.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 480px\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Post-operative recovery area\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;display:block\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:14px;margin-top:6px;color:#555\">Post-op recovery area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_Us\"><\/span>Visit Us<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Address:<\/b> 4F\u20135F, 337 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea<\/li>\n<li><b>Subway:<\/b> Gangnam Station (Line 2 \/ Sinbundang), Exit 5 \u2014 5-minute walk<\/li>\n<li><b>Hours:<\/b> Mon\u2013Fri 09:00\u201318:00 (lunch 13:00\u201314:00) \u00b7 Sat 09:00\u201315:00 \u00b7 Closed Sun &amp; holidays (KST)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"smjlp__cta\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Do I need Korean health insurance to be treated?<\/strong> No. Vision correction is a non-insured procedure in Korea, and international patients without Korean insurance can receive every service at the same listed prices as local patients. See our <a href=\"\/en_us\/smile-lasik-icl-cost-korea\/\">price guide<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I pay?<\/strong> Major international credit cards and cash (KRW) are accepted, and you will receive itemized receipts you can submit to your own insurer at home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I really finish everything in one trip?<\/strong> For most procedures, yes. A typical visitor completes the pre-operative examination and surgery early in the week, attends scheduled follow-up checks, and is cleared to fly home after about one week of observation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What languages does your eye clinic support?<\/strong> Consultations are available in English at the clinic, and our online chat answers in English, Chinese, Japanese, Mongolian and Indonesian 24\/7. On-site interpretation in other languages can be arranged when booked in advance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will I receive my medical records?<\/strong> Yes. We provide an English summary of your examination results, surgery details and medication list so your local ophthalmologist can continue follow-up care after you return home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I book as an international patient?<\/strong> Message us through the free online consultation below, or call +82-2-577-7782 during clinic hours. Tell us your travel dates and we will plan the examination, surgery and follow-up schedule around your stay at our English-speaking eye clinic in Gangnam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What should I bring to my first visit?<\/strong> Please bring your passport, your current glasses or contact-lens prescription if you have one, and a list of any medications you take. If you wear contact lenses and plan a laser vision correction screening, let us know when booking \u2014 you may be asked to pause lens wear beforehand so the corneal measurements are accurate.<br \/>\n<strong>Do you speak English?<\/strong> Yes. Our staff can assist you in English, and consultations are also available in Chinese and Mongolian. You are welcome to message us in English on WhatsApp before your visit, and an interpreter will be arranged for your appointment.<br \/>\n<strong>How long do I need to stay in Korea for LASIK or SMILE?<\/strong> Please plan for a few days. If the examination confirms you are suitable, the procedure can often be done on the same day, and a follow-up check is needed before you fly home. Your exact schedule is confirmed after the examination, so please tell us your travel dates when you book and we will plan around them.<br \/>\n<strong>Can I have surgery on the same day as my examination?<\/strong> In most cases, yes. If you follow our contact lens instructions before you travel and the examination confirms you are suitable, surgery can be done on the same day as the examination, depending on the schedule. The examination takes about 1 hour and the consultation and consent about 1 hour. LASEK takes about 5 minutes, SMILE about 10 minutes and EVO ICL about 30 minutes, followed by 30 to 60 minutes of rest before you leave. Your surgeon makes the final decision based on your examination results.<br \/>\n<strong>How far is the clinic from Gangnam Station?<\/strong> About a 5-minute walk from Exit 5 of Gangnam Station (Seoul Subway Line 2 and Shinbundang Line). The address is 337 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul. Reception is on the 1st floor, with consultation and surgery on the 4th and 5th floors.<br \/>\n<strong>Do you accept international patients?<\/strong> Yes. St. Mary&#8217;s Jin Eye Center is registered with the Korean government as a medical institution for international patients. We see patients from overseas for SMILE, LASEK, LASIK, EVO ICL and cataract surgery, and we can correspond by email or WhatsApp before you travel.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_Your_Consultation\"><\/span>Book Your Consultation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Message us 24\/7 in your language using the chat at the bottom-right, or:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"smjlp__btn2\" href=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/en_us\/book-appointment\/\">Book online<\/a> <a class=\"smjlp__ghost\" href=\"tel:+82-2-577-7782\">Call +82-2-577-7782<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5f6368;\">Or email jin.eye.center@gmail.com \u00b7 WhatsApp \/ LINE \/ WeChat \/ Messenger available<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eye Care in Gangnam, Seoul \u2014 For International Patients An English-speaking eye clinic offering full-service ophthalmology by surgeons trained at Seoul St. Mary&#8217;s Hospital. 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