Surgical Statistics — 628,000+ Vision Correction Surgeries Since 1997
Cumulative procedure totals for BGSS Eye Clinic Seoul and Busan as of December 2025, with what each figure includes and how to read surgical volume when choosing a clinic.
- Combined Seoul + Busan totals
- Data as of December 2025
- 12 ophthalmologists across two clinics
How many surgeries has BGSS Eye Clinic performed?
As of December 2025, BGSS Eye Clinic Seoul and Busan have performed more than 628,000 vision correction surgeries combined, including over 160,000 SMILE/SMILE Pro, over 66,000 ICL and over 49,000 presbyopia and cataract procedures. The clinic was founded in 1997 by Dr. Jong-Ho Lee and has 12 ophthalmologists.
- Vision correction
- 628,000+
- SMILE / SMILE Pro
- 160,000+
- ICL
- 66,000+
- Presbyopia & cataract
- 49,000+
Cumulative totals by procedure
Seoul and Busan combined, as of December 2025.
| Category | Cumulative total | Includes | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| All vision correction | 628,000+ | LASIK, LASEK/PRK, SMILE/SMILE Pro, ICL and related procedures | Treatments |
| SMILE / SMILE Pro | 160,000+ | Classic SMILE and SMILE Pro (ZEISS VisuMax 800) | SMILE |
| ICL | 66,000+ | EVO ICL and V-Toric ICL | ICL |
| Presbyopia & cataract | 49,000+ | Lens replacement with monofocal, EDOF and trifocal IOLs | Cataract |
| Dr. Jong-Ho Lee — ICL | 56,000+ eyes | ICL implanted personally by the founder | Doctors |
Cumulative figures since founding in 1997; not annual totals. Categories may overlap with the overall vision-correction total.
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What surgical volume does — and does not — tell you
High volume means surgeons and staff have seen a wide range of eyes — thin corneas, high astigmatism, complex ICL sizing — and that protocols have been refined over many cases. That experience is most valuable in borderline or unusual situations.
Volume is not a success rate, and these figures are not outcome statistics. Your individual result depends on your eyes, the procedure chosen and careful screening. That is why every BGSS patient has a 2–3 hour exam before a surgeon approves surgery.
- Totals are cumulative, not per year
- Volume ≠ guaranteed outcome
- Screening decides who should not have surgery
- Ask about your own risks at the exam
BGSS Eye Clinic 2026 prices
Every package includes the pre-operative exam, the surgery and standard post-op medications.
| Procedure | Price (KRW) | Approx. USD | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| LASIK (both eyes) | ₩1,900,000 – ₩2,400,000 | $1,340 – $1,690 | 1 day |
| LASEK / PRK (both eyes) | ₩2,200,000 – ₩2,800,000 | $1,550 – $1,980 | 3–5 days |
| SMILE / SMILE Pro (both eyes) | ₩2,500,000 – ₩4,000,000 | $1,760 – $2,830 | 1–2 days |
| EVO ICL (both eyes) | ₩5,200,000 – ₩7,000,000 | $3,670 – $4,950 | 1 day |
| Cataract / presbyopia lens (per eye) | ₩1,500,000 – ₩7,250,000 | $1,060 – $5,120 | 1–2 days |
USD values are approximate and vary with exchange rates. Final pricing is confirmed after your pre-operative exam.
- Full pre-operative diagnostic exam (2–3 hours)
- Surgery performed by a board-certified ophthalmologist
- Standard post-op eye drops and check-ups before you fly
- Medical interpreter and English medical records
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Written and reviewed by the surgeons who perform it
Every figure on this page is a published BGSS total or a public credential you can check.
- 160,000+ SMILE / SMILE Pro
- 66,000+ ICL lens implants
- 49,000+ presbyopia & cataract
- Many with M.D., Ph.D. research backgrounds
- Founder Dr. Jong-Ho Lee: 56,000+ ICL eyes
- Complex-case and toric ICL positioning
- STAAR Surgical EVO ICL APAC Experts Summit (2024)
- Korea SMILE Forum (2025)
- Korea EVO ICL Forum (2025)
- Among Korea's first to introduce LASIK & LASEK
- Ministry of Health & Welfare–designated regenerative medicine institution
- 2026 prices published openly
- Medical content reviewed by an ophthalmologist
Dr. Jong-Ho Lee, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Lee is a pioneer of first-generation LASIK, LASEK and ICL in Korea and is known internationally for complex-case ICL and custom lens positioning for astigmatism. He reviews the medical content on this website.
Editorial policy: clinical statements on this page are checked against the sources below and BGSS outcome data, and are reviewed at least once a year. Prices are the clinic's published 2026 rates.
Frequently asked questions
Are these numbers for Seoul only?
No. They are combined totals for BGSS Seoul (Gangnam) and Busan (Seomyeon), as of December 2025.
Are these success rates?
No. They are cumulative procedure counts. Outcomes depend on individual eyes; your surgeon will discuss your expected result and risks after the exam.
How many ophthalmologists perform these surgeries?
BGSS has 12 ophthalmologists across Seoul and Busan, led by founder Dr. Jong-Ho Lee.
How many ICL procedures has Dr. Jong-Ho Lee performed?
Dr. Lee has implanted ICL in more than 56,000 eyes, within the clinic's total of 66,000+ ICL procedures.
How often are the figures updated?
The figures shown are as of December 2025. Updated totals are published periodically.
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Medical information on this page is for general education and does not replace a consultation with an ophthalmologist. Results vary by individual, and suitability is determined after a full pre-operative eye examination. Statistics: BGSS Seoul + Busan cumulative totals as of December 2025.
