Astigmatism ICL Korea: Evo ICL Price ₩5M vs ₩6M (2026)

Yes, astigmatism can be corrected together with myopia. At Gangnam Good Eye Clinic in Seoul, Evo ICL comes in two plans: myopia only at ₩5,000,000 and myopia plus astigmatism at ₩6,000,000 (2026 promotional prices), a ₩1,000,000 difference. Your doctor decides the right procedure after a detailed pre-op exam.

Does Astigmatism Make Vision Correction Harder?

Many people have both myopia and astigmatism. For glasses it is just one more number on the prescription, but when you consider surgery, the worry starts: will my astigmatism stop me from having it?

At Gangnam Good Eye Clinic, astigmatism is not an on/off switch for whether you can have surgery. It is part of choosing the right plan. The clearest example is Evo ICL, which is split into two plans:

Myopia only is ₩5,000,000 and myopia plus astigmatism is ₩6,000,000 (2026 promotional prices). The ₩1,000,000 gap shows that astigmatism is treated as its own separate part of the procedure, not corrected as an afterthought.

How Is Astigmatism Checked in the Pre-Op Exam?

The detailed pre-op exam at Gangnam Good Eye Clinic takes about 2–3 hours and checks the following:

• Corneal thickness: determines whether laser can be used and which type
• Prescription: depth of myopia and whether you have astigmatism
• Dry eye level: affects the choice of procedure and how your eyes feel after surgery
• Overall eye condition

Astigmatism falls under the second item. After the exam, Director Kim Jun-heon (김준헌) personally reviews your data and explains which procedure suits your corneal thickness and prescription, and what to watch out for.

So no one can give you an accurate answer to "can my astigmatism be treated?" before the exam, including us. What you can do is share your prescription with the doctor first to get a general direction.

Wearing Toric Contact Lenses? Be Extra Careful Before the Exam

This matters especially if you have astigmatism. The requirement for stopping toric (astigmatism) contact lenses is different from regular soft lenses.

According to the clinic, the number of days depends on your lens type and the clinic's instructions. Soft, hard and toric lenses each have their own requirements, so you cannot apply someone else's number of days to yourself.

If you do not stop long enough, the consequence is simple: your cornea has not returned to its natural shape, so the measured prescription and astigmatism axis will be inaccurate. A doctor working from inaccurate data cannot make an accurate judgment.

So get the order right: ask about lens-free days first, then book your flight. Tell us your lens type, how long you have worn them and how many hours a day, using the live chat on this website.

SMILE Pro, SMILE LASIK or Evo ICL: Which Suits Astigmatism?

Here is how the clinic describes the three myopia procedures:

Evo ICL has a clearly separate astigmatism plan, visible on the price list. For laser procedures, how much astigmatism can be treated depends on your exam results, so the most accurate approach is to ask the doctor directly at your consultation.

Full 2026 Vision Correction Prices in Gangnam

The prices below already include the same-day surgery discount (−₩300,000), SNS post-op review discount (−₩100,000) and companion discount (−₩100,000):

Evo ICL also comes with accommodation and airport drop-off, or you can swap it for a cash discount of up to ₩200,000. K-Clinic coupons currently apply to SMILE Pro (−₩200,000), the LBV presbyopia package (−₩200,000) and SMILE LASIK (−₩100,000).

Medication is paid separately at a pharmacy, about ₩40,000+ for one month. The actual procedure and cost depend on your pre-op exam results.

Planning Your Trip: Clinic Hours and Location

The detailed pre-op exam and surgery can be arranged on the same day. Check the closed days before booking your flight:

The clinic is about a 2-minute walk from Gangnam Station, at 107 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 7th and 9th floors. The exam day takes 2–3 hours, so do not schedule other important plans on the same day.

Astigmatism and Evo ICL: Common Questions from International Visitors

Q. Can I still have surgery if my astigmatism is severe?
It depends on your exam results. Send us your current prescription through the live chat and the doctor will give you a general direction. The formal judgment comes after the exam.

Q. Why does the astigmatism version cost ₩1,000,000 more?
That is the difference between the two plans on the clinic's price list. Please ask the doctor directly at your consultation for details.

Q. What if only one eye has astigmatism?
Each eye is evaluated separately. The doctor will explain based on your exam results at the consultation.

Q. I wear hard toric lenses. Will I need to stop wearing them for a long time?
The requirements for hard lenses are different from soft lenses. Please check first, before you book your flight.

Q. Can I do this without speaking Korean?
Yes. Booking and consultation can be done in English through this website.

Want to Ask First?

Tell us through the live chat or the "Request booking" button: your myopia and astigmatism prescription, which type of contact lenses you wear, how long you have worn them, and roughly when you want to visit Korea. We will first reply with the number of lens-free days and the available time slots.

If you have astigmatism, it is even more important to confirm the lens-free period early.

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