K-ClinicGangnam Hogood Eye Clinic: Same-Day Surgery Discount 2026
At Gangnam Hogood Eye Clinic in Seoul, the decision to have surgery after your exam is always yours, but the 2026 price list already includes a same-day surgery discount: ₩300,000 off for myopia correction and ₩100,000 off for presbyopia correction. If you don't have surgery on the day of your exam, that discount does not apply and the price may differ, so confirm the difference at your consultation.
Can You Skip Same-Day Eye Surgery? Yes, but Prices Assume It
If you want to go home and think after your exam, you can. Whether to have surgery is your decision in the end. But know this first: Gangnam Hogood Eye Clinic's 2026 discounted prices already include the same-day surgery discount.
The discounted myopia prices include ₩300,000 off for same-day surgery, and presbyopia prices include ₩100,000 off. They also include ₩100,000 off for an SNS post-surgery review and ₩100,000 off for bringing a companion. In other words, the numbers on the price list are the price for having surgery on the day of your exam.
If you don't have surgery on the exam day, you don't qualify for the same-day discount, so the amount may differ from the price list. Ask directly at your consultation how much the difference is and how pricing works if you come back another day.
Why Can Hogood Eye Clinic Do Surgery the Same Day?
The precision pre-op exam and the surgery can be scheduled on the same day, so you don't need to stay extra days in Korea for one procedure.
The precision exam takes about 2–3 hours and checks corneal thickness, dry eye level, prescription and overall eye condition. Afterwards, Director Kim Jun-heon personally reviews the data and explains in person which procedure suits you and what the risks are. Then you can go straight to surgery.
The real decision point comes after the director's explanation. If you have any questions, ask them right there. Don't go into the operating room with doubts, and don't take them back to your hotel either.
How Do You Prepare to Decide on Exam Day?
Whether you can decide with confidence on the day depends on how much you've thought through before you leave home. K-Clinic suggests sorting out these five things first:
What you want to fix: for myopia, the options are SMILE Pro, SMILE LASIK and Evo ICL; for presbyopia, LBV laser and Viva ICL. The same clinic offers all of them, so know which side you're asking about.
Your budget ceiling: the discounted prices on the list range from ₩2,300,000 for the SMILE LASIK full package to ₩6,000,000 for Evo ICL (myopia + astigmatism) and Viva ICL. Medication is paid separately at the pharmacy and costs around ₩40,000 for one month.
Your return date: the clinic's guidance is to tell the doctor your departure date at the consultation, and the doctor will confirm timing based on the procedure and your recovery.
A backup if laser isn't suitable: if your cornea is thin or your myopia is high, an implantable ICL lens can be evaluated. Knowing this option exists keeps you calm when your results come in.
Stopping contact lens wear: the number of days depends on your lens type and the clinic's instructions. If you don't stop long enough, the measurements are inaccurate and it can affect whether you can have surgery that day.
What Should You Ask Before Deciding to Wait?
If you decide against same-day surgery, ask about the path ahead before you leave the clinic, so your next trip to Korea doesn't start from scratch.
1. The surgery price on another day: how much you'll actually pay when the same-day discount on the price list doesn't apply.
2. How long this exam's results stay usable: whether you'll need a new exam next time and whether you'll need to stop wearing contact lenses again. Ask the doctor to explain based on your condition.
3. The director's recommended procedure and reasons: write down the name of the recommended procedure, so you have something to compare and discuss with family after you go home.
Follow-up care is also available after surgery, and you can arrange a return visit or exam at any time through our booking request.
Which Days Is Hogood Eye Clinic Closed?
Gangnam Hogood Eye Clinic is closed on Thursdays, Sundays and public holidays. Friday has the latest hours, until 8 PM, and Saturday opens at 9 AM.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon–Wed | 10:00–18:30 |
| Friday | 10:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Thu, Sun, public holidays | Closed |
K-Clinic's advice: set aside at least half a day for the exam plus surgery, and arrive in the morning or before noon if you can, so you aren't rushed when making your decision. The clinic is at 107 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (7th and 9th floors), about a 2-minute walk from Gangnam Station.
Common Questions From International Patients
Q. What if I'm told laser isn't suitable after the exam?
If your cornea is thin or your myopia is high, Evo ICL implantable lenses can be evaluated. For presbyopia, there are two routes: LBV and Viva ICL. Which one suits you is decided by the doctor based on your pre-op exam results.
Q. If I go alone, do I still get the listed price?
The listed discounted price includes ₩100,000 off for a companion. Please confirm the price for a solo visit when you request your booking.
Q. Can I skip the SNS post-surgery review?
The listed discounted price includes ₩100,000 off for an SNS post-surgery review. Please also confirm the price without it when you request your booking.
Q. What if I can't understand Korean during the director's explanation?
Booking and consultation can be handled in advance through K-Clinic's live chat. We will confirm how communication will work on the day when you book.
Book Gangnam Hogood Eye Clinic Through K-Clinic
Want to feel confident deciding on exam day? Chat with K-Clinic for a free consultation and get all your questions answered first, then use the "Request booking" button on this page.
Tell us your current prescription, whether you have presbyopia, the type of contact lenses you wear, your budget ceiling and your travel dates to Korea. We will help you confirm how many days to stop wearing lenses, available appointment times, and how the price works if you don't have surgery on the day. Don't forget to claim your K-Clinic coupon before booking.
The actual surgical method and cost depend on your pre-op exam results.
Frequently asked questions
Can I skip surgery on the day of my eye exam in Korea?
Yes. Whether to have surgery is entirely your decision. However, Gangnam Hogood Eye Clinic's listed 2026 prices already include the same-day surgery discount (₩300,000 off myopia, ₩100,000 off presbyopia), so the price may differ if you don't have surgery on the day. Please confirm at your consultation.
How much is the same-day surgery discount at Hogood Eye Clinic in Gangnam?
Myopia correction (SMILE Pro, SMILE LASIK, Evo ICL) gets ₩300,000 off, and presbyopia correction (LBV, Viva ICL) gets ₩100,000 off. Both amounts are already built into the 2026 discounted prices on the price list.
How much does an eye exam only cost at Hogood Eye Clinic in Seoul?
Hogood Eye Clinic's published price list does not show a price for the precision exam alone. Please confirm the fee when you request your booking on K-Clinic.
Does the K-Clinic coupon apply to same-day eye surgery in Korea?
The coupon is not tied to same-day surgery. Once you claim it and book through K-Clinic, it applies and can be combined with other discounts (₩200,000 off SMILE Pro and LBV, ₩100,000 off SMILE LASIK).
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