Price guide · 라섹
How Much Does LASEK Cost in Apgujeong and Gangnam?
LASEK for both eyes typically costs 1,600,000 to 2,000,000 KRW, with a 2025 HIRA clinic median of 1,590,000 KRW.
Price snapshot
- Treatment: LASEK
- Korean name: 라섹
- Options compared: 6
- VAT: Usually included in quoted cosmetic prices; ask
- Checked: October 2026
LASEK prices by option
| Option | Typical KRW | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| LASEK both eyes, typical average | ₩1,600,000–₩2,000,000 | Another guide gives 1,000,000-2,000,000 KRW |
| LASEK, HIRA 2025 clinic median | ₩1,590,000 | |
| Lowest event pricing seen | ₩660,000 | Check if per eye |
| Today LASEK (ASA) | ₩1,500,000–₩2,500,000 | Some Gangnam clinics charge over 3,000,000 KRW |
| Post-op eye drops, 3 to 6 months | ₩50,000–₩150,000 | |
| Annual follow-up after year one | ₩50,000–₩100,000 |
At 1 USD = 1,325.06 KRW (YCharts reference rate for 23 October 2026, checked 28 October 2026), the typical range of 1,600,000 to 2,000,000 KRW is about US$1,207 to US$1,509.
What changes the price
- Standard LASEK vs no-touch or Today LASEK
- Laser platform
- Extras such as cross-linking
- Retreatment terms
What a quote usually includes
- Surgery for both eyes
- Bandage contact lens
- Checks in the first year at most clinics
Costs people forget
- Pre-op exam if not waived
- Eye drops
- Pain medication
- UV-blocking sunglasses
How to avoid overpaying
- LASEK is usually the cheapest laser option, about 300,000 to 600,000 KRW below LASIK
- Plan 4 to 5 days in Seoul because vision is blurry while the surface heals
- Ask if the price includes the bandage lens removal visit
Sources
- isclinic.co.kr: LASIK, LASEK, SMILE cost 2026 with HIRA 2025 medians(checked 2026-10)
- Glasswallet: LASIK vs LASEK cost (HIRA non-covered data)(checked 2026-10)
- Glasswallet: Today LASEK cost(checked 2026-10)
- Glasswallet: aftercare costs after vision correction(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.
LASEK cost questions
How much cheaper is LASEK than LASIK?
HIRA 2025 medians were 1,590,000 KRW for LASEK and 2,300,000 KRW for LASIK.
What is Today LASEK and why does it cost more?
It is a faster-healing variant priced at about 1,500,000 to 2,500,000 KRW, roughly 20 to 50% above standard LASEK.
Do I pay for eye drops separately?
Some clinics include them; otherwise expect 50,000 to 150,000 KRW for 3 to 6 months.
Is the 660,000 KRW deal real?
It was the lowest event price seen in 2026. Check if it is per eye and what tests it excludes.
Can I fly home right after LASEK?
Most clinics want to remove the bandage lens after 3 to 5 days, so book flights after that visit.
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