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Technology & Equipment — Lasers, Lenses and Diagnostics at BGSS

An overview of the main platforms used at BGSS Seoul and Busan — ZEISS VisuMax 800 for SMILE Pro, femtosecond bladeless LASIK with wavefront/topography customisation, EVO ICL and premium intraocular lenses — and how diagnostics decide which is used.

  • ZEISS VisuMax 800 for SMILE Pro
  • Femtosecond bladeless, customised LASIK
  • EVO ICL, V-Toric ICL and premium IOLs
628,000+ vision correction surgeries
160,000+ SMILE & SMILE Pro
✚ Korea's first JCI-accredited eye clinic ◎ ZEISS VisuMax 800 for SMILE Pro ★ Founded 1997 · 29 years ⚕ Korea's first eye clinic designated for Advanced Regenerative Medicine ◆ Keynote: STAAR Surgical EVO ICL APAC Experts Summit 2024 ◆ Keynote: Korea SMILE Forum 2025 ✓ 628,000+ vision correction procedures ☎ Support in 6 languages
Quick answer

What laser and lens technology does BGSS use?

BGSS performs SMILE Pro on the ZEISS VisuMax 800 (laser step under 10 seconds per eye, 2–4 mm incision), bladeless femtosecond LASIK with wavefront- and topography-guided customisation, EVO ICL and V-Toric ICL implants, and premium multifocal/EDOF lenses such as Clareon PanOptix Pro for cataract and presbyopia. A 2–3 hour diagnostic exam determines which technology suits each eye.

SMILE Pro
ZEISS VisuMax 800
LASIK
Femtosecond, wavefront/topo-guided
Implants
EVO ICL / V-Toric ICL
Lens surgery
Clareon PanOptix Pro & other IOLs
628,000+ Vision correction surgeries
160,000+ SMILE / SMILE Pro cases
66,000+ ICL lens implants
49,000+ Presbyopia & cataract
12 Ophthalmologists in Seoul & Busan
Cumulative totals, Seoul + Busan branches, as of December 2025. View statistics
Platforms

Our main treatment technologies

Each links to a detailed guide.

Femtosecond laser

ZEISS VisuMax 800

Creates the lenticule and 2–4 mm incision for flapless SMILE Pro; laser step under 10 seconds per eye.

Femto + excimer

Bladeless LASIK

Femtosecond flap with planned depth, followed by excimer reshaping.

Customisation

Wavefront & topography guidance

Laser profiles planned from your eye's aberration and corneal-shape maps.

Phakic implant

EVO ICL / V-Toric ICL

Collamer lens placed behind the iris; no corneal tissue removed; toric version for astigmatism.

Intraocular lens

Clareon PanOptix Pro

Trifocal IOL for cataract and presbyopia, plus EDOF and monofocal options.

Surface laser

LASEK / PRK

Excimer treatment on the corneal surface without a flap, for thinner corneas.

Diagnostics

The measurements that choose the technology

Equipment matters most when it is matched to the right eye.

The measurements that choose the technology
Measurement What it shows Why it matters
Corneal tomography / topography Shape of front and back corneal surfaces Screens for keratoconus; plans customised laser
Pachymetry Corneal thickness Determines if flap or lenticule surgery is safe
Wavefront aberrometry Optical errors through the whole eye Guides wavefront-customised LASIK
Anterior chamber measurements Depth and internal dimensions Sizing and vault planning for ICL
Biometry & macular OCT Eye length; retinal health Lens power and suitability for premium IOLs

The diagnostic exam takes 2–3 hours and is included in every procedure price.

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Judgement

Technology serves the surgeon, not the reverse

Newer equipment can make procedures faster and more precise, but it does not change who is a safe candidate. The decision of which platform to use — or not to operate — rests with an experienced surgeon reading your measurements.

BGSS founder Dr. Jong-Ho Lee was a keynote speaker at the Korea SMILE Forum (Feb 2025) and the STAAR Surgical EVO ICL APAC Experts Summit 2024, reflecting long clinical experience with these platforms.

  • Measurements before technology choice
  • Alternatives offered when a platform is unsuitable
  • Same platforms in Seoul and Busan
  • Experience across 628,000+ surgeries
Dr. Jong-Ho Lee presenting at a medical forum
Transparent pricing

BGSS Eye Clinic 2026 prices

Every package includes the pre-operative exam, the surgery and standard post-op medications.

BGSS Eye Clinic 2026 prices
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.

Experience 628,000+ procedures since 1997
  • 160,000+ SMILE / SMILE Pro
  • 66,000+ ICL lens implants
  • 49,000+ presbyopia & cataract
Expertise 12 ophthalmologists, Seoul & Busan
  • Many with M.D., Ph.D. research backgrounds
  • Founder Dr. Jong-Ho Lee: 56,000+ ICL eyes
  • Complex-case and toric ICL positioning
Authority Keynote at international ophthalmology forums
  • 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
Trust JCI Korea's first accredited eye clinic
  • Ministry of Health & Welfare–designated regenerative medicine institution
  • 2026 prices published openly
  • Medical content reviewed by an ophthalmologist
Dr. Jong-Ho Lee presenting ICL surgery at a STAAR Surgical international forum
Medical reviewer

Dr. Jong-Ho Lee, M.D., Ph.D.

Founder & CEO since 1997 M.D., Ph.D. 56,000+ ICL eyes STAAR Surgical keynote speaker Korea SMILE Forum

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does BGSS use the ZEISS VisuMax 800?

Yes. SMILE Pro at BGSS is performed on the ZEISS VisuMax 800 femtosecond laser.

Is LASIK at BGSS done with a blade?

No. LASIK flaps are created with a femtosecond laser, and treatment is customised with wavefront and topography data.

Which ICL does BGSS use?

BGSS uses EVO ICL, including the V-Toric ICL for astigmatism.

Which lenses are available for cataract surgery?

Monofocal, EDOF and trifocal lenses, including Clareon PanOptix Pro. Your surgeon recommends one after the exam.

Is newer technology always better?

Not necessarily. The best technology is the one that suits your eye safely; that is decided by the diagnostic exam.

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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.

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