{"id":10672,"date":"2026-08-31T11:01:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T02:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/smile-lasik-icl-cost-korea\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T12:20:32","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T03:20:32","slug":"smile-lasik-icl-cost-korea","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/en_us\/smile-lasik-icl-cost-korea\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Do SILK, LASEK and ICL Eye Surgery Cost in Korea? (2026 Prices for Foreigners)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.smjlp{font-family:'Noto Sans KR',sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.75;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;padding:24px 16px}.smjlp h1{font-size:30px;line-height:1.35;margin:8px 0 16px}.smjlp h2{font-size:22px;margin:36px 0 12px;padding-left:10px;border-left:4px solid #00AEEF}.smjlp p{margin:10px 0}.smjlp table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:14px 0;font-size:15px}.smjlp th,.smjlp td{border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;text-align:left}.smjlp th{background:#f0f9ff}.smjlp .cta{display:inline-block;background:#00AEEF;color:#fff!important;font-weight:700;padding:14px 26px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;width:auto!important;margin:6px 6px 6px 0}.smjlp .note{background:#f6f8fa;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;font-size:14px;color:#555}.smjlp ul{padding-left:22px}.smjlp a{color:#0077b6}.smjlp figure{margin:20px 0}.smjlp figure img{width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:10px;display:block}.smjlp 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href=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/en_us\/smile-lasik-icl-cost-korea\/#What_is_included_in_the_price\" >What is included in the price?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/en_us\/smile-lasik-icl-cost-korea\/#Which_procedure_fits_which_eye\" >Which procedure fits which eye?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/en_us\/smile-lasik-icl-cost-korea\/#Why_do_international_patients_choose_Korea\" >Why do international patients choose Korea?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/en_us\/smile-lasik-icl-cost-korea\/#The_1-week_timeline_for_visitors\" >The 1-week timeline for visitors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/en_us\/smile-lasik-icl-cost-korea\/#How_to_keep_your_total_cost_predictable\" >How to keep your total cost predictable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/en_us\/smile-lasik-icl-cost-korea\/#Meet_Dr_Park_JinHeung\" >Meet Dr. Park JinHeung<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/en_us\/smile-lasik-icl-cost-korea\/#Inside_our_clinic\" >Inside our clinic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/en_us\/smile-lasik-icl-cost-korea\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_SMILE_LASIK_or_ICL_Eye_Surgery_Cost_in_Korea\"><\/span>How Much Does SMILE, LASIK or ICL Eye Surgery Cost in Korea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>One of the most common questions we receive from international patients is what vision correction actually costs in Seoul. Unlike many countries, prices for vision correction in Korea are transparent and quoted as a total package for both eyes. This guide brings the current SMILE, LASEK and EVO ICL cost in Korea together in one place: below are the standard prices at St. Mary&#8217;s Jin Eye Center in Gangnam, Seoul \u2014 the same prices Korean patients pay.<\/p>\n<style>.smjfx{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;justify-content:center;margin:18px auto 6px;max-width:760px}.smjfx span{background:#fff;color:#0b3d7a;border-radius:999px;padding:7px 14px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.35}.smjfx--light span{background:#eef4ff;border:1px solid #cfe0ff}.smjfx__n{font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.5;margin:4px auto 10px;max-width:680px;text-align:center;opacity:.92}.smjfx__n--light{color:#4a5c6b}.smjfx span.smjfx__p{font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#C62828;background:#fff;border:2px solid #E53935;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(229,57,53,.16);padding:10px 22px;animation:smjfxp 1.6s ease .6s 1}.smjfx--light span.smjfx__p{background:#FFF7F7}.smjfx i.smjfx__br{flex-basis:100%;height:0}@keyframes smjfxp{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(229,57,53,.16)}50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 9px rgba(229,57,53,.10)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(229,57,53,.16)}}@media (max-width:600px){.smjfx span.smjfx__p{font-size:18px;padding:9px 18px}}@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.smjfx span.smjfx__p{animation:none}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"smjfx smjfx--light\"><span class=\"smjfx__p\">SILK SMILE \u20a93,500,000 (\u2248US$2,590)<\/span><span class=\"smjfx__p\">LASEK from \u20a9990,000 (\u2248US$730)<\/span><span class=\"smjfx__p\">EVO ICL from \u20a94,700,000 (\u2248US$3,480)<\/span><span class=\"smjfx__p\">ECHO from \u20a93,800,000 (\u2248US$2,815)<\/span><i class=\"smjfx__br\"><\/i><span>Eye exam fee included with same-day surgery<\/span><span>Plan about 1 week in Seoul \u00b7 departure possible from day 3 after surgery if your surgeon confirms<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"smjfx__n smjfx__n--light\">Exam-only visit on a separate day: \u20a980,000 (\u2248US$60). LASEK price depends on the package option. Final plan and price are confirmed after your exam. US$ amounts are approximate and vary with the exchange rate.<\/div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/jineye-intl-consult-blur.jpg\" alt=\"Explaining corneal topography results to international patients in Seoul\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption>Dr. Park explaining corneal topography results to international visitors at our Gangnam clinic. Patient faces blurred for privacy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"ctarow\"><a class=\"cta\" href=\"\/book-appointment\/\">Book Now<\/a> <a class=\"cta wa\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/8225777782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a> <a class=\"cta tel\" href=\"tel:+82-2-577-7782\">Call<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_list_both_eyes_VAT_included\"><\/span>Price list (both eyes, VAT included)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Procedure<\/th>\n<th>Price (KRW)<\/th>\n<th>Approx. USD*<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>All-laser LASEK \u2014 standard package<\/td>\n<td>\u20a9990,000<\/td>\n<td>$730<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>All-laser LASEK \u2014 mid package<\/td>\n<td>\u20a91,290,000<\/td>\n<td>$950<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>All-laser LASEK \u2014 premium package<\/td>\n<td>\u20a91,590,000<\/td>\n<td>$1,180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7th-generation SILK SMILE<\/td>\n<td>\u20a93,500,000<\/td>\n<td>$2,590<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>EVO ICL (non-toric)<\/td>\n<td>\u20a94,700,000<\/td>\n<td>$3,480<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>EVO ICL (toric, astigmatism)<\/td>\n<td>\u20a95,700,000<\/td>\n<td>$4,220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ECHO phakic lens (IPCL V2.0) \u2014 Non-toric (both eyes)<\/td>\n<td>\u20a93,800,000<\/td>\n<td>$2,815<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ECHO phakic lens (IPCL V2.0) \u2014 Toric (both eyes)<\/td>\n<td>\u20a94,800,000<\/td>\n<td>$3,555<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#5b6770\">We offer two implantable lenses placed behind the iris: STAAR Visian EVO+ ICL and ECHO (Care Group IPCL V2.0). Both use the same procedure and neither reshapes the cornea. ECHO has a lower lens cost. Which lens suits your eye is decided by your surgeon after the full exam; one lens is not ranked above the other.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\">*USD figures are approximate and vary with the exchange rate. Cataract and presbyopia surgery is priced per eye by lens type, from \u20a91,500,000 (monofocal) up to \u20a96,500,000 (premium multifocal such as PanOptix PRO) \u2014 see our <a href=\"\/cataract-presbyopia-gangnam\/\">cataract &amp; presbyopia page<\/a>. The eye examination fee is included when surgery is performed on the same day. An exam-only visit on a separate day is \u20a980,000 (\u2248US$60).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_included_in_the_price\"><\/span>What is included in the price?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/jineye-topography-review.jpg\" alt=\"Reviewing corneal topography scans before surgery\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption>Every plan starts with a full diagnostic work-up \u2014 corneal topography, thickness and tear-film analysis \u2014 read by the operating surgeon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The package covers the pre-operative examination on surgery day, the procedure itself, post-operative medication, and scheduled follow-up visits during your stay. There are no hidden &#8220;surgeon fees&#8221; added afterwards. If a full pre-op screening finds you are not a suitable candidate, you do not proceed \u2014 and you will be told why.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_procedure_fits_which_eye\"><\/span>Which procedure fits which eye?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/jineye-elita-silk-platform.jpg\" alt=\"ELITA femtosecond laser platform used for SILK SMILE\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption>The 7th-generation ELITA femtosecond platform used for SILK SMILE at St. Mary&#8217;s Jin Eye Center.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/smile-vision-correction-gangnam\/\">SILK SMILE<\/a> \u2014 small-incision laser correction for nearsightedness and astigmatism, fast visual recovery.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/all-laser-lasek-gangnam\/\">All-laser LASEK<\/a> \u2014 no-flap surface correction, often chosen for thinner corneas or active lifestyles, at a lower cost.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/evo-icl-gangnam\/\">EVO ICL<\/a> \u2014 an implantable lens for high myopia or corneas unsuitable for laser; the U.S. Visian EVO+ lens, removable if ever needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The right choice depends on your corneal thickness, prescription and eye health, which is why every patient starts with a detailed examination before any decision is made.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_international_patients_choose_Korea\"><\/span>Why do international patients choose Korea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/jineye-kos-lecture.jpg\" alt=\"Presenting at the 132nd Annual Meeting of the Korean Ophthalmological Society\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption>Dr. Park presenting on multifocal IOL selection at the 132nd Annual Meeting of the Korean Ophthalmological Society.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Korea performs a very high volume of vision correction procedures, and Seoul clinics work with current-generation equipment \u2014 our laser suite uses the SCHWIND AMARIS 1050RS all-laser platform. At St. Mary&#8217;s Jin Eye Center, surgery is performed by surgeons trained at Seoul St. Mary&#8217;s Hospital, and consultations are available in English with interpretation arranged on request for other languages.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_1-week_timeline_for_visitors\"><\/span>The 1-week timeline for visitors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most international patients complete everything in about one week: examination and surgery early in the trip, then scheduled follow-up checks before flying home. We are 5 minutes from Gangnam Station (Exit 5), and airport pickup can be arranged at the patient&#8217;s cost. Details are on our <a href=\"\/international-patients\/\">International Patients page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_keep_your_total_cost_predictable\"><\/span>How to keep your total cost predictable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A few practical notes help international patients budget accurately. First, the package prices above are all-inclusive for the procedure itself \u2014 surgery, post-operative medication and scheduled follow-up visits during your stay \u2014 so the figure you see is the figure you plan around. Second, the exact ICL cost depends on whether you need the non-toric or toric (astigmatism-correcting) lens, which is confirmed at your examination. Third, exchange rates move: prices are fixed in Korean won, so the USD equivalent on your card statement may differ slightly from the estimates above. Finally, if an examination shows you are not a good candidate for your preferred procedure, you only pay the examination fee \u2014 you will never be pushed into surgery. For a personal quote before you travel, message our team with your prescription and travel dates.<br \/>\n<!-- smj-doc start --><\/p>\n<style>.smj-doc{margin:40px 0 32px}.smj-doc .smj-eb{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0B6E99;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px}.smj-doc h2{margin:0 0 18px}.smj-doc .smj-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,320px) 1fr;gap:36px;background:#fff;border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(25,52,62,.09);overflow:hidden}.smj-doc .smj-ph{background:#e9edf0;margin:0}.smj-doc .smj-ph img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center top;display:block;aspect-ratio:4\/5;border-radius:0}.smj-doc .smj-bd{padding:32px 32px 32px 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}.smj-doc .smj-nm{font-size:26px;font-weight:700;margin:0;color:#19343E;line-height:1.25}.smj-doc .smj-nm span{font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:#5b6b73}.smj-doc .smj-rl{font-size:15px;color:#3B444F;margin:6px 0 18px}.smj-doc .smj-ch{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:0 0 20px;padding:0;list-style:none}.smj-doc .smj-ch li{background:#E6F4FA;color:#0B6E99;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 13px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;margin:0}.smj-doc .smj-cr{list-style:none;margin:0 0 24px;padding:0;border-top:1px solid #e3e8eb}.smj-doc .smj-cr li{padding:11px 0 11px 28px;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8eb;position:relative;font-size:15px;line-height:1.45;margin:0;color:#19343E}.smj-doc .smj-cr li:before{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:4px;top:16px;width:12px;height:7px;border-left:2px solid #0B6E99;border-bottom:2px solid #0B6E99;transform:rotate(-45deg)}.smj-doc .smj-ct{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}.smj-doc .smj-ct a{display:inline-block;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:10px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;font-size:15px}.smj-doc .smj-ct .smj-p{background:#19343E;color:#fff}.smj-doc .smj-ct .smj-s{border:1.5px solid #19343E;color:#19343E}@media(max-width:760px){.smj-doc .smj-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0}.smj-doc .smj-ph img{aspect-ratio:1\/1;max-height:420px}.smj-doc .smj-bd{padding:22px 18px 26px}.smj-doc .smj-nm{font-size:22px}.smj-doc .smj-ct a{flex:1;text-align:center}}<\/style>\n<\/p>\n<section class=\"smj-doc\">\n<p class=\"smj-eb\">Our ophthalmologist<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meet_Dr_Park_JinHeung\"><\/span>Meet Dr. Park JinHeung<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"smj-card\">\n<figure class=\"smj-ph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dr-park-jinheung-ophthalmologist.webp\" width=\"560\" height=\"644\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dr. Park JinHeung, ophthalmologist at St. Mary's Jin Eye Center\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"smj-bd\">\n<p class=\"smj-nm\">Dr. Park JinHeung<span>, MD, PhD<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"smj-rl\">Board-certified Ophthalmologist \u00b7 Retina Fellowship-Trained \u00b7 Co&#8209;Director, St. Mary\u2019s Jin Eye Center<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:10px 0 12px;line-height:1.6\">Trained in ophthalmology and retinal surgery at Seoul St. Mary\u2019s Hospital, a major university teaching hospital in Seoul, Dr. Park combines advanced surgical training with academic research. He personally oversees your care from the first exam through surgery and follow-up.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,210px),1fr));gap:8px;margin:0 0 14px\">\n<div style=\"background:#eef7fc;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 12px\"><b style=\"display:block;color:#0a6fa8;font-size:17px\">PhD<\/b><span style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.45\">Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#eef7fc;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 12px\"><b style=\"display:block;color:#0a6fa8;font-size:17px\">Professor<\/b><span style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.45\">Adjunct Professor of Ophthalmology, The Catholic University of Korea (Seoul St. Mary\u2019s Hospital)<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#eef7fc;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 12px\"><b style=\"display:block;color:#0a6fa8;font-size:17px\">Published<\/b><span style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.45\">Research in international peer-reviewed journals including <i>Cornea<\/i>, <i>PLOS ONE<\/i> and <i>Seminars in Ophthalmology<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#eef7fc;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 12px\"><b style=\"display:block;color:#0a6fa8;font-size:17px\">Military<\/b><span style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.45\">Former Head of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Wonju Hospital, South Korea<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"smj-ch\">\n<li>Vision Correction (SILK SMILE \u00b7 LASEK \u00b7 ICL)<\/li>\n<li>Cataract Surgery<\/li>\n<li>Retinal Surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"smj-cr\">\n<li>Retina Fellowship \u2014 Seoul St. Mary\u2019s Hospital Eye Center<\/li>\n<li>Ophthalmology Residency and Internship \u2014 Seoul St. Mary\u2019s Hospital<\/li>\n<li>MD, MS and PhD \u2014 The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine<\/li>\n<li>Inventor, Korean Patent No. 10-2700173 (intraocular lens support)<\/li>\n<li>Speaker, Johnson &amp; Johnson TECNIS Clinical Insights Session (2026)<\/li>\n<li>Accredited Teaching Ophthalmologist, Korean Ophthalmological Society<\/li>\n<li>Member: ASCRS, ESCRS, EURETINA, Korean Retina Society, KSCRS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"smj-ct\"><a class=\"smj-p\" href=\"https:\/\/jin-eye.co.kr\/book-appointment\/\">Book a consultation<\/a><a class=\"smj-s\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/8225777782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chat on WhatsApp<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- smj-doc end --><br \/>\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=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/st-marys-jin-eye-center-building-gangnam.jpg\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1013\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"St. Mary\u2019s Jin Eye Center building at 337 Gangnam-daero, near Gangnam Station Exit 5\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;border-radius:8px;display:block\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:14px;margin-top:6px;color:#555\">Our building \u2014 337 Gangnam-daero, 5 min from Gangnam Station Exit 5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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\" loading=\"lazy\" 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; 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your examination confirms which procedures your eyes are suited for. 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