S&B Eye Clinic
- Hours: Mon/ Tue/ Thu 09:30-18:30; Fri 09:30-20:30 (Lunch break 13:00-14:00); Closed on Wed, Sun
- Reservation is available in working hours.
- Available Languages: English, Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese
Why We Recommend It
- Book through Creatrip for up to 42% discount!
- Get an additional 100,000 KRW off for posting a review and having surgery on the examination day.
- Dr. Yoo Seung-yeol, with 27 years of experience, provides personalized care from pre-surgery examinations to post-surgery follow-ups.
- Advanced equipments offer 72 precise tests and A.I. diagnostics for optimal vision correction.
- Transparent operating rooms allow patients and guardians to observe the surgery, with photo and video recording permitted.
- Located in Apgujeong, it is a top choice for many Korean celebrities, athletes, and public figures. (TWICE Dahyun, BIGBANG TaeYang, Kim Youngkwang, OH MY GIRL, Kang Daniel, Jo Kwon, Ju Jihoon, etc)
| LASEK | 2,000,000 KRW (2000000) |
| LASIK | 1,950,000 KRW (1950000) |
| SMILE LASIK | 2,500,000 KRW (2500000) |
| Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) | From 4,900,000 KRW (From 4900000) |
Procedure after reservation
- Please read the detailed information and then make a reservation for the date and time you want a surgery consultation.
- The reservation through Creatrip is for an eye examination and ophthalmology consultation. The reservation fee is 100,000 KRW.
- On the reservation date, visit the ophthalmology clinic for an eye examination, after which the possibility of corrective eye surgery will be confirmed.
- If you proceed with the corrective eye surgery, the reservation fee will be deducted from the total amount payable at the clinic.
- If you cannot proceed with the corrective eye surgery, the reservation fee will be refunded, so feel free to make a reservation!
- Once the reservation is confirmed, a voucher containing pre-surgery preparations, precautions, directions to the clinic, and contact information will be sent to you by email. Please make sure to check the voucher!
Procedure on the day of surgery
- Visit the S&B Eye Clinic on the 9th floor of the Apgujeong Building and register with the staff at the reception desk.
- Wait briefly in the waiting area; once your name is called, move to the examination room for a detailed examination (about 1 hour).
- Proceed to the consultation room to discuss the results and receive further medical advice regarding the surgery.
- Move to the counseling room where you will receive a detailed explanation about the surgery and hear about precautions.
- Return to the examination room for a final pre-surgical check (about 15 minutes).
- Proceed to the surgery room where the vision correction surgery will take place (about 15~25 minutes).
- After surgery, return to the consultation room to check the condition of your eyes.
- Receive your prescription at the waiting area reception desk and listen to instructions about the medications.
- Collect your medications from the pharmacy on the ground floor and then head home.
SMILE Eye Surgery Procedure
1) Surgical Method:
- Compared to traditional LASIK surgery, this technique utilizes a much smaller corneal micro-incision of about 2mm, which is about 1/10 the size of the cuts used in traditional methods, enabling safe vision correction without the need to remove the corneal epithelium or create a corneal flap.
2) Advantages:
- Pain-free with rapid vision recovery
- Low possibility of corneal haze or regression
- Resilience against external impacts, suitable for patients with thin corneas or high myopia
- High-quality vision results through precise axis analysis using AcuTarget
3) Surgical Equipment: VisuMax
4) Surgical Duration: 10 to 15 minutes
5) Anesthesia Method: Topical anesthesia with eye drops
6) Post-Visit Treatment:
- Follow-up visits are scheduled for the day after surgery, one week later, four weeks later, and three months later.
- (After four weeks, only vision and eye pressure checks are needed, which can be done by a local ophthalmologist after returning home.)
7) Recovery Period:
- One day; light daily activities such as face-washing and showering are possible from the next day, with normal activities including exercise resuming after a week.
8) Post-Surgical Care:
- Eye drops are used as needed from two weeks to one month post-surgery.
9) Surgical Effect: Vision correction (myopia, astigmatism, hyperopia)
10) Candidates:
- Individuals concerned about complications such as dry eyes or keratoconus
- Those who desire painless and quick recovery
- Individuals who want protection from external impacts and irritation
- Those concerned about corneal haze or degeneration
- Individuals who prefer to avoid the discomfort of daily wear of protective eyewear or sunglasses
- Those who want to minimize the side effects of increased eye pressure from steroid use
11) Precautions:
- Do not drive on the day of surgery; go straight home, rest with your eyes closed, and apply artificial tears frequently to avoid dryness.
- Avoid rubbing your eyes on the day of surgery and refrain from excessive movement of the eyeballs while your eyes are closed.
- Take breaks during activities that may cause dry eyes (like using computers, reading) after surgery.
- From the day after surgery, light face washing is possible; from the third day post-surgery, washing your hair is allowed but be careful to avoid getting water or soap suds in your eyes.
- A week after surgery, activities such as wearing makeup, jogging, gym workouts, and swimming are allowed.