Seoul or Busan? Choosing the Right BGSS Eye Clinic for Your Vision Correction
How to decide between BGSS Eye Clinic in Gangnam and our Busan clinic in Seomyeon
BGSS Eye Clinic treats patients in two cities: Gangnam in Seoul and Seomyeon in Busan. Both follow the same clinical standards established by founder Dr. Jong-Ho Lee, so the choice usually comes down to your travel plans, the procedure you need and how much time you have in Korea.
When Seoul makes sense
Gangnam is a convenient base if you are flying into Incheon, combining treatment with a stay in Seoul, or want access to the widest range of procedures in one place. Our Seoul clinic offers SMILE LASIK, SMILE Pro, LASIK, ICL and cataract surgery, with English-speaking ophthalmologists.
When Busan makes sense
The Busan BGSS Eye Clinic suits patients arriving through Gimhae airport or Busan port, visitors on a business trip, and residents of Gyeongsang province. It is also where BGSS began in 1997. The Busan team provides SMILE Pro, LASIK, ICL and cataract surgery, and describes its services for visitors on its foreigner-friendly clinic page.
For high prescriptions and thin corneas
If your prescription is very high or your corneas are thin, laser surgery may not be the best option and a lens implant may be recommended. Our dedicated ICL resource explains what ICL surgery is, how it compares with LASIK and SMILE, and when you can fly home afterwards. BGSS's ICL program is led by Dr. Lee, whose background is described on his ICL leadership page.
Practical planning tips
Allow time for a full pre-operative examination, the procedure itself and at least one follow-up visit before you travel home. If you are unsure how long to stay or where to base yourself, Gangnam.Health's guides to recovery hotels after eye surgery and questions to ask your LASIK surgeon are a good starting point.
Next step
Contact either clinic with your prescription and travel dates. Our team can advise which location fits your schedule, and your final treatment plan will be based on the results of your eye exam. See the international patients page for booking details.
