Price guide · 스마일라식
How Much Does SMILE LASIK Cost in Apgujeong and Gangnam?
SMILE LASIK on VisuMax 500 is listed at about 2,000,000 to 2,290,000 KRW after discounts at Gangnam clinics, and SMILE Pro on VisuMax 800 costs about 2,600,000 to 3,300,000 KRW.
Price snapshot
- Treatment: SMILE LASIK
- Korean name: 스마일라식
- Options compared: 6
- VAT: Usually included in quoted cosmetic prices; ask
- Checked: October 2026
SMILE LASIK prices by option
| Option | Typical KRW | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SMILE (VisuMax 500), Gangnam/Seocho discounted | ₩2,000,000–₩2,290,000 | 13 clinic listings on Modoodoc, October 2026 |
| SMILE, regular list price | ₩2,500,000–₩4,000,000 | Same clinics before discount |
| SMILE Pro (VisuMax 800) | ₩2,600,000–₩3,300,000 | Another guide gives 2,500,000-4,000,000 KRW |
| Corneal cross-linking add-on | ₩300,000–₩500,000 | From clinic option lists |
| Avellino gene test | ₩100,000–₩200,000 | |
| Autologous serum eye drops | ₩100,000–₩200,000 |
At 1 USD = 1,325.06 KRW (YCharts reference rate for 23 October 2026, checked 28 October 2026), the Gangnam discounted range of 2,000,000 to 2,290,000 KRW is about US$1,509 to US$1,728.
What changes the price
- VisuMax 500 vs VisuMax 800 (SMILE Pro)
- Same-day surgery discounts (100,000 to 200,000 KRW at some clinics)
- Add-ons such as cross-linking
- Surgeon chosen; some discounts apply only to certain doctors
What a quote usually includes
- Surgery for both eyes
- Free retreatment for the clinic's own patients at several listings
Costs people forget
- Pre-op exam if not waived
- Optional add-ons
- Prescription drops
How to avoid overpaying
- Compare discounted prices, not list prices; list prices are inflated by up to 49%
- Ask whether the same-day surgery discount applies if you have exam and surgery on one day
- Confirm retreatment is free and for how long
Sources
- Modoodoc: SMILE LASIK price list 2026 (27 clinics, Gangnam/Seocho)(checked 2026-10)
- Modoodoc: SMILE listing with add-on prices, Yeoksam clinic(checked 2026-10)
- Modoodoc: SMILE listing with add-on prices, Sinsa-dong clinic(checked 2026-10)
- Modoodoc: SMILE listing with add-on prices, Seocho clinic(checked 2026-10)
- Glasswallet: SMILE and SMILE Pro cost (Modoodoc market data 2026)(checked 2026-10)
- isclinic.co.kr: LASIK, LASEK, SMILE cost 2026 with HIRA 2025 medians(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.
SMILE LASIK cost questions
How much more is SMILE Pro than regular SMILE?
About 300,000 to 600,000 KRW more. SMILE Pro on VisuMax 800 runs about 2,600,000 to 3,300,000 KRW.
Why does the listing show 3,900,000 KRW crossed out?
That is a list price. Gangnam clinics sold standard SMILE at about 2,000,000 to 2,290,000 KRW after discount in October 2026.
Is corneal cross-linking worth adding?
It is optional and listed at 300,000 to 500,000 KRW. Ask the surgeon whether your cornea needs it.
Can I have the exam and surgery on the same day?
Some Gangnam clinics offer it and take 100,000 to 200,000 KRW off for same-day surgery.
What if my vision needs a touch-up?
Several Gangnam listings offer free retreatment for their own patients. Get the time limit in writing.
Does Korean insurance pay for SMILE?
No. Refractive surgery is self-paid, though the bill can count toward Korean medical tax deductions for residents.
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