K-ClinicSMILE Pro vs Evo ICL Korea: Gangnam Good Eye Clinic 2026
At Gangnam Good Eye Clinic in Seoul, SMILE Pro costs ₩4,000,000 and Evo ICL costs ₩5,000,000 for myopia only (₩6,000,000 with astigmatism) in 2026. A K-Clinic coupon takes ₩200,000 off SMILE Pro, making it ₩3,800,000. They are two different procedures, and pre-surgery testing, not budget, decides which one you can have.
SMILE Pro vs Evo ICL: two different ways to correct myopia
SMILE Pro treats the cornea with a laser, while Evo ICL places a lens inside the eye without cutting the cornea. Gangnam Good Eye Clinic in Seoul offers both, so you can compare them using the same set of test results.
According to the clinic: SMILE Pro is a femtosecond laser procedure with no corneal flap, a short laser time and fast recovery, suited to people who want to get back to daily life quickly. Evo ICL suits people with high myopia or thinner corneas. So they are not a "budget" and "premium" version of the same thing; the real dividing line is whether your cornea is suitable for laser surgery.
How much cheaper is SMILE Pro than Evo ICL? ₩1,000,000, or ₩1,200,000 with a coupon
Gangnam Good Eye Clinic's 2026 promotional prices are ₩4,000,000 for SMILE Pro, ₩5,000,000 for Evo ICL (myopia only) and ₩6,000,000 for Evo ICL (myopia plus astigmatism). These prices already include a ₩300,000 same-day surgery discount, a ₩100,000 discount for posting an SNS review after surgery, and a ₩100,000 companion discount.
The K-Clinic SMILE Pro coupon is worth −₩200,000 and applies to SMILE Pro femtosecond laser and the SMILE Pro all-in-one package:
SMILE Pro: ₩4,000,000 − ₩200,000 = ₩3,800,000.
SMILE Pro all-in-one package: ₩4,500,000 − ₩200,000 = ₩4,300,000 (includes a dry-eye care set, corneal strengthening treatment and HIFU lifting).
Evo ICL: it is not on the coupon list, so myopia only stays at ₩5,000,000 and myopia plus astigmatism at ₩6,000,000.
That means SMILE Pro and Evo ICL (myopia only) are ₩1,000,000 apart on the price list and ₩1,200,000 apart once the coupon is applied.
Two more things can change your total. If you come alone, the companion discount does not apply and you pay ₩100,000 more (SMILE Pro after coupon ₩3,900,000; Evo ICL myopia only ₩5,100,000). Medication is paid separately at the pharmacy and costs just over ₩40,000 for a month's supply. Also, the price list shows that Evo ICL and the SMILE Pro all-in-one package come with accommodation and airport transfer, or a cash credit of up to ₩200,000; this is not listed for SMILE Pro alone, so please confirm it during your consultation.
Which one is right for me? Your corneal data decides, not your budget
Pre-surgery testing comes first, then the choice of procedure. The detailed exam at Gangnam Good Eye Clinic takes about 2–3 hours and checks corneal thickness, dry-eye level, prescription and overall eye health. Representative director Dr. Kim Jun-heon then reviews the data personally and explains the suitable procedure and its risks.
K-Clinic's advice: before you travel, prepare the budget for both options, not just the money for SMILE Pro. If your cornea is suitable for laser surgery, you may save ₩1,000,000 or more. If the doctor finds your cornea thin or your prescription too high, Evo ICL is available at the same clinic, so you do not have to find another clinic back home.
If you have astigmatism, Evo ICL comes in "myopia only" and "myopia plus astigmatism" types, which differ by ₩1,000,000. This is also decided from your test data.
Can I have the exam and surgery on the same day?
Whichever procedure you choose, Gangnam Good Eye Clinic can schedule the detailed exam, doctor consultation and surgery on the same day, and the promotional prices on the price list already include the same-day surgery discount.
Opening hours: Mon–Wed 10:00–18:30, Fri 10:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–16:00. The clinic is closed on Thursdays, Sundays and public holidays. The address is 107 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (7F and 9F), about a 2-minute walk from Gangnam Station.
You need to stop wearing contact lenses in advance; the number of days depends on the lens type and the hospital's instructions. On the day of surgery, do not wear eye makeup or perfume, and bring sunglasses. Tell the doctor your return-flight date at the consultation, and the doctor will confirm timing based on the procedure and your recovery.
SMILE Pro vs Evo ICL: frequently asked questions
Q. My prescription is not very high. Can I still choose Evo ICL directly?
Which procedure suits you must be decided by the doctor based on your pre-surgery test results. Tell the doctor what you prefer at the consultation, and the doctor will explain the pros and cons.
Q. How different is the recovery time between the two?
The clinic says SMILE Pro has a short laser time and fast recovery. Actual discomfort and the timing of your return home vary by procedure and by person, so please confirm at your consultation.
Q. What are the original prices on the price list?
Evo ICL starts from ₩6,300,000 at the original price, with a promotional price of ₩5,000,000 for myopia only. The SMILE Pro all-in-one package is ₩5,000,000 at the original price and ₩4,500,000 at the promotional price.
Q. Can I go back for checkups after surgery?
Yes. Follow-up care is provided after surgery, and whenever you want to return for a visit or checkup later, you can arrange it through the booking button or live chat on this website.
Book Gangnam Good Eye Clinic through K-Clinic
Still undecided between SMILE Pro and Evo ICL? Use the "Request booking" button or the live chat on this website for a free consultation, and send us the information you have.
Tell us your myopia and astigmatism prescription, whether you have ever been told your cornea is thin, the type of contact lenses you wear, whether you are coming alone or with a companion, and your planned arrival and departure dates. We will help you confirm how many days to stop wearing contacts and find time slots that avoid the clinic's closed days. Remember to claim the SMILE Pro coupon before you book.
The actual surgical method and cost depend on your pre-surgery test results.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between SMILE Pro and Evo ICL?
SMILE Pro is a femtosecond laser procedure that does not create a corneal flap; the clinic describes it as having a short laser time and fast recovery. Evo ICL places a lens inside the eye without removing corneal tissue, and suits people with high myopia or thinner corneas. Your doctor decides which one fits based on your pre-surgery test results.
How much more does Evo ICL cost than SMILE Pro in Korea in 2026?
SMILE Pro is ₩4,000,000 and Evo ICL for myopia only is ₩5,000,000, a difference of ₩1,000,000. With the K-Clinic SMILE Pro coupon (−₩200,000), SMILE Pro drops to ₩3,800,000, so the gap becomes ₩1,200,000. Evo ICL for myopia plus astigmatism is ₩6,000,000.
Can I use the K-Clinic coupon for Evo ICL?
No. The K-Clinic coupons currently cover only three items: SMILE Pro (−₩200,000), the LBV presbyopia package (−₩200,000) and SMILE LASIK (−₩100,000). Evo ICL is not included.
I want to save money with SMILE Pro, but the doctor recommends ICL. What should I do?
Listen first to the doctor's explanation of your test data and the risks of each procedure. Corneal thickness and prescription determine whether laser surgery is suitable, so choosing a procedure on price alone is not recommended.
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