Cataract Surgery With Iol Replacement in Seoul, Republic of Korea — AUD Costs, Best Clinics 2026

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How Much Does Cataract surgery with IOL replacement Cost in Seoul?

The average price of Cataract surgery with IOL replacement in Seoul is AUD $5,368, the minimum price is AUD $3,068, and the maximum price is AUD $7,669.

	Republic of Korea	Thailand	Turkey
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement	from AUD $3,068	from AUD $1,673	from AUD $2,092

Data verified by Bookimed as of September 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 126 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

Best Cataract surgery with IOL replacement Clinics in Seoul: 6 Verified Options and Prices

Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Sungwon Cho

11 years of experience • 9000+ treatments performed

Clinic is certified :

Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic is a private single-specialty medical center located in Seoul, Republic of Korea, dedicated to ophthalmology and serving both adult and pediatric patients. The clinic treats around 6,000 patients annually, with most visitors coming from Russian-speaking countries, Europe & the Commonwealth, and the USA, Canada, and Australia.

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Samsung Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Samsung Medical Centre uses an integrated digital system for real-time X-ray, CT, and MRI image sharing to expedite care. Cataract surgery with IOL replacement may cost around A$4,100–A$9,400. The hospital holds partnership with the Mayo Clinic and ranks #1 in Korea’s Customer Satisfaction and Quality Indexes.

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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is South Korea's first digital hospital with its electronic BESTcare safety system – ensuring error-free care. A cataract operation there may cost around A$30,500–A$48,300. The hospital is Global Healthcare Accreditation accredited and named to Newsweek's World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023. Free airport transfer and medical interpreter services smooth logistics for Australian patients.

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Asan Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Asan Medical Centre is South Korea’s largest hospital, performing over 55,000 surgeries annually. This high-volume operation builds deep experience in procedures like cataract surgery. Cataract treatment with IOL may cost around A$4,000–A$9,400 USD, converting to Australian dollars at a current indicative rate. The package typically includes a free airport-clinic transfer and a personal coordinator for all international patients.

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Severance Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Severance Hospital handles 40,000 operations annually, with 4,000+ procedures using the high-precision Da Vinci robotic system. Cataract surgery there may cost around A$4,100 to A$9,400. This JCI-accredited centre is one of Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals, with a 2,000-bed capacity and partnership ties to Johns Hopkins University.

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Ophthalmological investigation	AUD $1,116 - AUD $1,952

Cataract surgery with IOL replacement Overview in Republic of Korea

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Surgery Time - 1 hour

Stay in the country - 2 days

Rehabilitation - 1 day

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Sungwon Cho

11 years of experience • 9000+ treatments performed

Professor Sungwon Cho is a US-educated ophthalmologist who serves as the Director of Refractive Surgery at the Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Seoul.

Certified as a ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon for advanced vision correction
Completed his specialist ophthalmology residency at Korea University Anam Hospital
Expertise in refractive surgery and advanced intraocular lens (IOL) procedures
Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Member of the Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists

Yoonjung Jo

19 years of experience

A certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon, Dr Yoonjung Jo leads the Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Seoul with a focus on precision vision restoration.

Specialises in one-on-one customised surgical planning for astigmatism and vision correction
Holds full membership in both the American and European Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Served as a clinical faculty member at Hallym University Medical Center
Active member of the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology and the Korean Contact Lens Society

Doctor Shin Woo-beom

14 years of experience

Doctor Shin Woo-beom serves as a senior specialist at the Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam, having refined his surgical skills at South Korea's prestigious Yonsei University.

Completed a fellowship at Sinchon Severance Hospital – one of Korea's most respected medical institutions
Holds certification in ICL and SMILE technologies for high-precision vision correction
Served as a clinical assistant professor at Yonsei University Graduate School of Medicine
Full member of the Korean Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology
Appointed as an ophthalmology specialist at Siloam Eye Hospital

Doctor Choi Young-je

13 years of experience

Doctor Choi Young-je is a retina specialist and ophthalmology expert at Bright Eye Clinic who holds multiple certifications for intraocular lens procedures.

Certified in SMILE LASIK and ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) technologies
Former Retina Clinical Instructor at Gyeongsang National University Hospital
Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Specialised training in uveal and retina disorders to manage complex cases
Active member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society and the Korean Contact Lens Society

Reviews about Bookimed: Discover Patients' Insights

JUN JYE SOO • Cat Eye Surgery (Canthoplasty)

18 May 2026

Verified review.

I can genuinely say my eyes look perfectly matched

My main worry before the lateral canthoplasty was asymmetry, knowing how delicate the procedure is, but I can genuinely say my eyes look perfectly matched. It's such a relief. The surgeon and the entire staff provided wonderful care from start to finish. While I'm still in the early stages of healing, the shape is already very close to my goal. The recovery has been manageable. The biggest challenge has been sleeping upright, but that's a small thing compared to the results. I'm so glad I chose this clinic for my procedure and feel very looked after.

Anonymous • Laser eye surgery

Ukraine

13 Aug 2026

Verified review.

Now, my vision is considered perfect by local standards, and I'm feeling better than expected

The coordinator was always in touch and handled all communication with the clinic, so I didn't have to spend my own time or energy organizing anything. It made the whole experience easy, even when I had to reschedule my appointment several times. The clinic itself was extremely professional and modern, with state-of-the-art equipment and specialists who speak English. I had the SMILE procedure on one eye to correct a lifetime of astigmatism and worsening vision. Now, my vision is considered perfect by local standards, and I'm feeling better than expected. The clinic has stayed in touch since the surgery. My advice is simple: just come to the clinic and trust the professionals. You don’t need to prepare anything in advance; just show up.

The coordinator was always in touch and handled all communication with the clinic, so I didn’t have to spend my own time, energy, or effort on organizing anything. It made the whole experience incredibly easy and stress-free. I had to reschedule my appointment several times, and thanks to the coordinator, everything was arranged smoothly each time. The clinic itself exceeded all my expectations. Everything was extremely professional, modern, and aesthetically beautiful. The equipment is state-of-the-art, and the specialists are highly qualified and speak English, which made communication very comfortable. I had lived with astigmatism and worsening vision my entire life, and now, according to Korean standards, my vision is considered perfect. I’m incredibly happy with the result. I’m very grateful for the entire experience and would definitely recommend this clinic to anyone who is planning to improve their vision.

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Aizhan Savet

Kazakhstan

12 Oct 2019

Verified review.

Rude staff. And the trip turned out to be in vain. So much time, effort and money was spent. Documents were preliminarily sent, and extracts available at that time, treatment passed, etc. They invited me to the examination and obtain a preliminary treatment plan, although it was clear to the provided procurers that treatment was impossible. They did the same thing that they had sent earlier, shrugged their hands and said Excuse me, we can’t help ...

Дарья Эдуардовна • Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)

5 Dec 2018

Verified review.

"We will go with you and advise others !!!"

The high level and quality of medicine in the clinic Severence city of Korea. The clinic is huge, everything is beautiful, clean. Our doctor really liked, quickly and easily found a common language with her and came to a single solution to our problem. Thanks to the Bookimed website for the organization and a special thanks to the coordinator who quickly responded! We will go with you and advise others !!!

Mikhail Krasnoperov • Cataract

19 Apr 2019

Verified review.

"I'm leaving my vision 100% for both eyes, thank you very much I am happy

Excellent clinic BGn stay in the clinic went very well and successfully. Dr. Lee Dong Eun is a highly classy positive person specialist. He did everything perfectly well after the examination. He came with a cataract on both eyes, the right eye was hardly seen. I'm leaving my vision 100% for both eyes, thank you very much I am happy. The medical staff at the clinic works like a good watch. Attentive are courteous attentive very polite complete comfort. The single chamber is all that is necessary to eat cleanly comfortably. Especially about the coordinator of the clinic Valchenko Maria, a correct excellent specialist, a wonderful person with her does not arise, no problems can solve everything, thanks. Service satisfied everything went well. Well done good organization of success to you

About Bookimed service

I'm happy with the service, everything went well. Well done, good organization, good luck to you

Гуламжан • Cataract

Kazakhstan

3 Oct 2022

Verified review.

Thank you Bookimed

Thank you Bookimed.com and the Clinic is very nice and the results are quick!!

About Bookimed service

Yes Thanks everyone

Anonymous • Consultation with an ophthalmologist

21 Jan 2020

Verified review.

The results are exactly as I wanted

Loved the staff. Everything is fast, clear and of high quality.

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