BGN Eye Hospital
BGN Eye Hospital
Republic of Korea, Busan
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement in the Republic of Korea typically costs from AUD $3,191 to AUD $7,978. Prices depend on the chosen lens technology, the surgical technique, and the clinic location in hubs like Seoul, Busan, or Incheon. Australians save approximately 41% on this procedure compared to the Australian average of AUD $5,367. Quotes generally include pre-operative diagnostics, the intraocular lens, surgeon fees, and initial post-surgical medications.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a specialised private clinic often provides better value than large university hospitals without sacrificing quality. For instance, BGN Eye Hospital in Busan has performed over 340,000 vision correction surgeries and offers advanced ICL implantation. Specialists like Dr. Cheon Hyeon-cheol have performed over 30,000 procedures, providing high-volume expertise. This experience often leads to more efficient care and competitive pricing for international patients.
| Republic of Korea | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Cataract surgery with IOL replacement | from AUD $3,191 | from AUD $1,741 | from AUD $2,176 |
Ophthalmologist, specialist in cataract treatment
A certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon, Dr Yoonjung Jo leads the Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Seoul with a focus on precision vision restoration.
Professor Sungwon Cho is a US-educated ophthalmologist who serves as the Director of Refractive Surgery at the Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Seoul.