Price guide · 렌즈삽입술 (ICL)
How Much Does an ICL Lens Implant Cost in Apgujeong and Gangnam?
ICL for both eyes costs about 4,000,000 to 6,000,000 KRW in Korea, and presbyopia-correcting Viva ICL is listed at 3,200,000 to 6,000,000 KRW at Gangnam and Seocho clinics.
Price snapshot
- Treatment: ICL Lens Implant
- Korean name: 렌즈삽입술 (ICL)
- Options compared: 4
- VAT: Usually included in quoted cosmetic prices; ask
- Checked: October 2026
ICL Lens Implant prices by option
| Option | Typical KRW | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ICL both eyes, typical | ₩4,000,000–₩6,000,000 | Market range cited from Modoodoc 2026 data |
| Presbyopia ICL (Viva ICL, STAAR), Gangnam/Seocho listings | ₩3,200,000–₩6,000,000 | Discounted prices; list prices 4,000,000-9,000,000 KRW |
| Pre-op exam if not included | ₩50,000–₩150,000 | |
| Post-op eye drops | ₩50,000–₩150,000 |
At 1 USD = 1,325.06 KRW (YCharts reference rate for 23 October 2026, checked 28 October 2026), the typical range of 4,000,000 to 6,000,000 KRW is about US$3,019 to US$4,528.
What changes the price
- Lens model (EVO ICL, Viva ICL for presbyopia, toric for astigmatism)
- Both eyes on one day vs separate days
- Surgeon experience
- Follow-up visits included
What a quote usually includes
- Lens and surgery for both eyes
- Early follow-ups
Costs people forget
- Pre-op exam and endothelial cell count
- Eye drops
- Lens exchange if sizing is off
How to avoid overpaying
- Ask for the lens model in writing; toric lenses usually cost more
- Check whether a lens exchange for wrong sizing is included
- ICL lenses are custom-ordered; plan time between exam and surgery
Sources
- Glasswallet: vision correction cost calculator 2026(checked 2026-10)
- Modoodoc: presbyopia surgery price pages 2026 (lens implant listings incl. Viva ICL)(checked 2026-10)
Last reviewed October 2026. Prices change often; confirm with the clinic before booking. General information only, not medical advice. A doctor confirms what suits you at consultation.
ICL Lens Implant cost questions
Why is ICL roughly double the price of laser surgery?
You pay for a custom implantable lens as well as surgery. ICL runs 4,000,000 to 6,000,000 KRW for both eyes against about 2,000,000 KRW for SMILE or LASIK.
What does presbyopia ICL cost in Gangnam?
Viva ICL listings at Gangnam and Seocho clinics range from 3,200,000 to 6,000,000 KRW after discounts, with list prices up to 9,000,000 KRW.
Do I have to wait for the lens to arrive?
Often yes. Lenses are ordered to your eye measurements after the exam, so plan time between exam and surgery.
Is a toric lens for astigmatism priced differently?
We could not verify a separate toric price. Ask the clinic to name the exact lens model in the quote.
Will insurance cover an ICL?
No. Refractive lens implants are self-paid in Korea.
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