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QWhich vision correction options can I discuss at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic?+
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Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic describes LASIK, LASEK and 2DAY LASEK, NEW SMILE and SMART NOVA, and phakic lens implantation. Your examination determines which options may be suitable, and requesting a procedure does not mean it can necessarily be performed. Mention any procedure that interests you when booking, and make your final choice after discussing the findings with the doctor.
QHow do LASIK and LASEK differ?+
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LASIK creates a thin flap in the cornea, reshapes the tissue underneath with a laser, and replaces the flap. LASEK treats the corneal surface after removing its outer epithelial layer; Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic also describes 2DAY LASEK. The choice should take account of your cornea, recovery needs and lifestyle, rather than the name or price alone.
QAre SMILE Pro, NEW SMILE PRO and SMART NOVA all the same procedure?+
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Similar names do not necessarily mean the same equipment or package. The clinic’s brochure distinguishes VISUMAX-based SMILE and SMILE Pro from its ATOS-based NEW SMILE range, and also uses the label ‘NEW SMILE PRO – SMART NOVA’. The current official website describes SMART NOVA as using ATOS SmartSight NOVA with CenTrax centration technology. If the advertisement and quotation use different names, ask the clinic whether they refer to the same programme and confirm the equipment, included options and price.
QCan you recommend the best vision correction procedure straight away?+
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There is no single best procedure for everyone. Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic’s doctors assess factors such as prescription, corneal thickness and shape, tear condition and lifestyle before explaining the available options. You can also consider continuing with glasses or contact lenses, or postponing surgery.
QCan I have surgery at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic if I have high myopia, astigmatism or a thin cornea?+
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There may be an option, but your prescription alone cannot establish whether surgery is suitable. Assessment includes how much corneal tissue can be preserved, whether its shape is abnormal, and the internal eye measurements needed for lens implantation. Share your current prescription and any previous examination results during the consultation.
QCan a minor have surgery through this Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic campaign?+
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Taking part in this campaign does not establish a minor’s eligibility for surgery. The clinic needs to assess age, prescription changes and eye health, and confirm guardian-related arrangements, so surgery should not be booked on the same assumptions as for an adult. Provide the patient’s age and first ask about examination availability and the required guardian consent process.
QWill I have the same vision correction procedure if I am over 40 or have presbyopia or cataracts?+
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Correction of myopia or astigmatism needs to be considered separately from care for presbyopia or cataracts. Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic also treats presbyopia and cataracts, but this vision correction campaign’s procedure and examination fee terms should not be automatically applied. Explain whether distance or near vision is difficult and whether you already have a diagnosis, so the appropriate consultation can be discussed.
QCan I have vision correction at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic if I have dry eye?+
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Dry eye is relevant when considering the procedure and recovery, and dryness can worsen after surgery. Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic offers dry-eye care; tell the team about your symptoms and any eye drops you use. Ask whether dry-eye treatment is needed first and whether it has a separate fee.
QCan I ask about further surgery if I have had LASIK or LASEK, or have an eye condition?+
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Previous eye surgery or disease requires a different assessment from a first procedure, and further surgery may not be suitable. Tell Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic what procedure you had, when it was performed and any existing diagnosis, and ask whether a further-surgery assessment is available. Send records or test results after the clinic identifies what it needs.
QWhat should I tell the clinic if I am pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication?+
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Pregnancy, breastfeeding, conditions such as diabetes and medication can matter when assessing prescription changes and healing. Tell Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic’s medical team about these, along with your medicines, eye drops and allergies, so timing and preparation can be reviewed. Do not stop or change medicines or eye drops on your own for surgery.
QCan test results from my home country confirm whether I can have surgery before I travel to Korea?+
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Previous eye test results can inform a consultation, but they cannot replace Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic’s in-person examination and medical assessment to confirm suitability. If you would like a preliminary record review, ask which results are needed, in what language and how to submit them. Even after preliminary advice, the procedure or schedule may change following your examination in Korea.
QHow long should I stop wearing contact lenses before my Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic examination?+
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Contact lenses can affect corneal shape and examination measurements, so ask Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic in advance how long you need to stop wearing them before your examination. The required interval depends on the lens type, such as soft, rigid or orthokeratology lenses, and your wearing history; one interval does not apply to every lens. Before arranging flights and your examination, tell the clinic your lens type, how long you have worn it and when you last wore it, and obtain your preparation instructions. Have glasses available to use while you are not wearing your contact lenses.
QWhat if I wore contact lenses until just before my appointment or could not follow the preparation instructions?+
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Tell Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic the lens type, when you last wore them and which instructions you could not follow. Measurements may be affected, so the medical team needs to decide which tests can proceed and whether repeat testing or rescheduling is needed. Having an appointment does not mean any planned surgery will automatically proceed.
QWhat does the detailed eye examination assess?+
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Vision correction assessment examines factors such as prescription, corneal thickness and shape, dry eye and other eye conditions to assess suitability and options. Lens implantation may require additional measurements, including the space inside the eye. Ask for the tests planned for you and any additional fees; a test count in promotional material is not an identical checklist for every patient.
QHow long do the examination and surgery visits take?+
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Laser treatment time, the procedure itself and the full visit including tests, waiting and consultation are different durations. Ask for the arrival time and expected finish time for the examination visit and the surgery visit separately. Additional testing or findings on the day can change the schedule, so discuss your plans before arranging a flight or important commitment immediately afterwards.
QCan I have surgery on the same day as my examination at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic?+
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Same-day surgery depends on examination findings, preparation such as stopping contact lenses, and the medical team’s availability. Additional tests or treatment may mean postponing surgery or discussing another option. Confirm examination and surgical appointments separately, and do not plan a short stay on the assumption of same-day surgery.
QWhat happens if I arrive in Korea and the examination shows that my preferred procedure is unsuitable?+
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Ask Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic’s doctor to explain why the procedure is unsuitable and what alternatives may be available before deciding what to do. You can discuss continuing with glasses or lenses, treating an eye condition first, or postponing surgery. Completed examinations, deposits, accommodation and transport can have different payment terms, so request written terms for clinical ineligibility before booking.
QHow much is the vision correction examination at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic?+
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The clinic’s supplied 2026 vision correction price list states an examination fee of KRW 100,000, deductible from the surgery fee if you proceed with surgery. This does not mean the examination is free when booked, or automatically refundable if you do not have surgery. Before booking, confirm the applicable examination fee, any additional testing costs and the conditions for deducting it from the surgery fee. Confirm separately how fees are handled if you only have an examination or are unsuitable for surgery, and for presbyopia or cataract examinations.
QHow much do LASIK, LASEK, NEW SMILE and lens implantation cost at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic?+
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Surgery fees at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic depend on the procedure, lens and additional care included. The clinic’s price list separates programmes labelled 릴렉스 (Relax), 플렉스 (Flex) and 에이팩스 (Apex), as well as Pro programmes, within its NEW SMILE range, so there is no single comparable ‘SMILE surgery price’. The available materials do not establish a final campaign price with confirmed one-eye or both-eye coverage and inclusions. Send the procedure name or advertisement and your preferred visit date, and request a written quotation showing the total, one-eye or both-eye basis, examination-fee deduction, medication, follow-up and any required extra charges.
QIs the quoted vision correction fee for both eyes?+
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Your Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic quotation should explicitly state whether it covers one eye or both. Do not infer the total from the procedure name or use a ‘per eye’ label from a different treatment. Also confirm whether the same procedure is planned for both eyes and whether examinations, medication and follow-up are included.
QDo I have to add corneal cross-linking, autologous serum or dry-eye treatment to vision correction?+
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Some programmes in Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic’s fee sheet include corneal cross-linking, autologous serum or dry-eye care. Ask the doctor which items are appropriate for your examination findings; the same additions are not automatically required for every patient. If an addition is recommended, ask about its purpose, alternatives, extra cost and the implications of declining it.
QCan insurance cover vision correction at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic?+
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Taking part in this campaign does not confirm coverage under Korean National Health Insurance or an overseas policy. Ask your insurer about cover for the planned vision correction procedure, examinations and treatment of complications, including pre-authorisation and documentation requirements. Ask the clinic about the type, language and cost of claim documents, and do not budget on unconfirmed reimbursement.
QWill I receive a tax refund as an international patient having vision correction?+
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Being an international patient does not guarantee a tax refund for this vision correction treatment. Before paying, ask Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic whether any refund applies at that time, whether the procedure and patient meet the criteria, and what documents are required. Do not use an old advertisement or another clinic’s example to calculate your expected refund.
QHow long should I stay in Korea for vision correction at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic?+
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Your stay cannot be determined from procedure time alone; it needs to allow for examination, surgery, early recovery and required follow-up. LASIK, LASEK, NEW SMILE and lens implantation may involve different follow-up needs, and individual findings can change the schedule. Share your planned arrival and departure dates, then obtain the clinic’s recommended visit schedule and pre-departure requirements before arranging flights and accommodation.
QIf I can see well the day after surgery, can I fly home immediately?+
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Clear vision early on is not the same as completed healing or clearance to travel. Confirm your departure timing with Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic’s doctor after reviewing your procedure, recovery and required follow-up. It is also helpful to identify a local eye clinic and arrange how records can be shared if a problem occurs after you return home.
QIs vision correction surgery at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic painless?+
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Pain and discomfort vary by procedure and person, so a pain-free experience cannot be promised. Ask your doctor about anaesthesia, sensations during the procedure and the plan for managing discomfort afterwards. If you develop severe pain or worsening vision during recovery, seek immediate eye assessment rather than waiting for your scheduled follow-up.
QWhen can I drive or return to computer work after surgery?+
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Do not drive yourself home on the day of surgery. Ask the doctor when you can resume driving and computer work, taking account of vision, dryness, night glare and recovery. If you drive at night or spend much of your day at a screen, mention this during the examination so recovery can be planned around your needs.
QWhen can I wash my face, wear eye makeup, exercise, swim or use a sauna after surgery?+
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Follow the activity instructions Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic gives you for your procedure. Ask separately about washing, makeup, exercise, swimming and sauna use, as they may have different restart times. Adjust your travel plans for any medical restrictions and check the change terms for booked activities.
QHow should I manage eye drops or a protective contact lens after surgery?+
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Confirm the names, instructions and duration of prescribed eye drops, along with the required follow-up at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic. If you are given a protective contact lens, follow the doctor’s removal instructions; do not remove it yourself or replace it with an ordinary contact lens. If you lose your drops or develop discomfort after using them, contact the clinic rather than changing the medicine or frequency yourself.
QDo I need follow-up appointments after surgery at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic?+
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Follow-up is needed to check healing and eye health even if you can see well. Before leaving Korea, obtain the required dates, what will be checked and whether follow-up fees are included. Confirm separately with the clinic whether any review can be carried out locally after you return home instead of in Korea.
QCan I consult Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic or obtain prescriptions after returning home?+
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Before leaving Korea, confirm the follow-up contact, available languages and hours, how to send information and any additional fees. The availability and scope of remote consultations or prescriptions abroad need separate confirmation; messaging does not replace an examination by a local eye doctor. Prepare a surgery summary, test results and medication ingredient names for any care you may need locally.
QWhat should I do if I have severe eye pain or worsening vision after vision correction?+
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Seek immediate eye assessment; do not wait for your scheduled appointment or a reply from Aurora. Contact Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic promptly, but if it cannot assess you quickly, use an urgent eye service or emergency department where you are. If you need emergency assistance in Korea, call 119; abroad, use local emergency services. Do not drive yourself or add or change eye drops on your own.
QDoes ‘lifetime care’ in the clinic’s brochure mean all future treatment or repeat surgery is free?+
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The wording alone does not mean every future visit, additional treatment or repeat surgery is free for life. Ask Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic for written eligibility, duration, included care, excluded costs and how the policy works after you return home. Whether further surgery is possible if your vision changes also requires a separate medical assessment.
QWill vision correction let me live without glasses for the rest of my life?+
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Surgery at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic cannot guarantee lifelong vision or freedom from glasses. Residual prescription, later changes in vision, presbyopia or other eye conditions may mean you need glasses or further care. If the result differs from your expectations, obtain a medical assessment and ask separately about the feasibility, risks and cost of additional treatment.
QWhat risks should I understand before vision correction at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic?+
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Different vision correction procedures have different risks, and freedom from side effects cannot be guaranteed. With laser vision correction, possible problems include dry eye, glare or difficulty seeing at night, residual prescription and loss of vision; with phakic lens implantation, risks include raised eye pressure, cataract, infection and further surgery to adjust the lens position. These are examples, not a complete list; the effects are not necessarily temporary, and their likelihood is not the same for every procedure. After your examination, ask the doctor at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic about your individual risks, the option of continuing with glasses or contact lenses, and the care and costs involved if a problem develops.
QCould an examination-only visit to Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic affect driving or sightseeing?+
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If your examination includes drops to dilate your pupils, your vision may be blurry and sensitive to light for a few hours. Do not drive while your vision is affected; arrange a companion or another way to travel, and bring sunglasses to help with glare. Not every examination includes dilation, so ask Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic whether it is planned and how much time to allow. Allow flexibility for driving, screen work and sightseeing immediately afterwards, following the clinic’s advice and how well you can see.
Related FAQs
QWhere is Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, and which floor should I go to?+
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The address is 4F and 6F, Tongyeong Building, 405 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, about a one-minute walk from Exit 10 of Gangnam Station on Subway Line 2. The clinic lists vision correction examinations and outpatient care on the 6th floor, and presbyopia/cataract examinations and surgery facilities on the 4th floor. Check your appointment confirmation for the floor where you should first check in.
QWhat are Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic’s opening hours?+
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Published hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00–18:30, and Saturday 09:30–16:30, with a lunch break from 13:00–14:00, all in Korean time. The clinic is closed on Wednesdays, Sundays and public holidays, and advertises evening appointments on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Confirm the examination check-in deadline and the exact hours and services for evening appointments before visiting.
QCan I contact Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic if I do not speak Korean?+
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The clinic has English and Mongolian websites and contact channels for international enquiries, so you can enquire before travelling to Korea. A website in your language does not by itself confirm interpretation throughout examinations and surgical explanations, or free interpretation. Tell Aurora your preferred language and whether you need support for the consultation, examination or surgical explanation, so availability, format and fees can be checked.
QWhat are Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic’s official contact details?+
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The main number is +82-2-553-0210; the English website lists +82-10-5772-0210 for international enquiries, and the Mongolian-language direct line is +82-10-4380-0210. The email address is gangnamsmile00@gmail.com and the official website is https://www.smile-i.co.kr. For this Aurora campaign, you can continue through the Aurora channel where you saw the advertisement; these contacts should not be treated as 24-hour emergency medical services.