K-ClinicKorea LASIK & SMILE Pro Price 2026: Year-End Timeline | Gangnam Hoan Eye
Gangnam Hoan Eye Clinic's 2026 price list puts SMILE Pro at ₩4,000,000, the SMILE LASIK full package at ₩2,300,000 and the LBV presbyopia package at ₩4,000,000. To have surgery before the year ends, work backwards from your contact-lens stop period, and avoid Thursdays, Sundays, Dec 25 and Jan 1, when the clinic is closed. 2027 prices have not been announced.
Can You Have Vision Correction in Korea Before the Year Ends?
If you want myopia or presbyopia surgery in 2026, it's still not too late to plan, as long as you factor in both your contact-lens stop period and the December closed days.
Gangnam Hoan Eye Clinic's price list is labelled "2026 price", and the detailed pre-op exam and the surgery can be done on the same day, so you don't need extra days in Korea. What usually causes problems is two things: the number of days you must stop wearing contact lenses, and year-end closed days.
This article lays out what you need to do before year-end as a timeline, working backwards.
Korea LASIK & SMILE Pro Price 2026: Clinic Price and K-Clinic Coupon
Gangnam Hoan Eye Clinic's 2026 price includes same-day surgery, a post-op SNS review and a companion discount. SMILE Pro is ₩4,000,000, and the K-Clinic coupon can be applied on top of that.
SMILE Pro (all-in-one femtosecond) is ₩4,000,000, or ₩3,800,000 with the ₩200,000 coupon. The SMILE Pro full package is ₩4,500,000, or ₩4,300,000 after the coupon.
The SMILE LASIK full package is ₩2,300,000, or ₩2,200,000 after the coupon. The LBV laser presbyopia correction package is ₩4,000,000, or ₩3,800,000 after the coupon.
Evo ICL (myopia only ₩5,000,000; myopia plus astigmatism ₩6,000,000) and Viva ICL for presbyopia (₩6,000,000) have no matching K-Clinic coupon, so the price is the one on the list.
The listed prices already include the ₩100,000 companion discount, so if you come alone, add ₩100,000. Medication is paid separately at a pharmacy and costs a little over ₩40,000 for one month. The actual procedure and cost depend on your pre-op exam results.
Will 2027 Prices Be Higher?
2027 prices have not been announced, so nobody can currently tell you whether waiting until next year will cost more.
You should also ask how the offer is applied: whether your surgery date must fall within 2026, or whether completing your booking in 2026 is enough. The price list doesn't say, so ask directly in the live chat.
K-Clinic's advice: if you already plan to travel before year-end, schedule your surgery within 2026. That is the safest approach.
How Far in Advance Should You Stop Wearing Contact Lenses?
The right order is to ask about the lens-off period first and book your flight second. Don't buy a cheap ticket and then find out you don't have enough days.
Step 1: Ask about the contact-lens stop period in the live chat. You must stop wearing lenses in advance, and the number of days depends on your lens type (soft, hard, toric, etc.) and the clinic's instructions. If you don't stop long enough, corneal thickness and prescription can't be measured accurately.
Step 2: Get your K-Clinic coupon. It can be combined with other offers and applies when you book through this website.
Step 3: Work backwards from the stop period and book your flight. Fix your surgery date first, count back to the day you must stop wearing lenses, and check whether you can work in glasses during that time.
Step 4: Book and stop wearing lenses. Tell us your return date when you book, and the doctor will confirm whether there is enough time for the chosen procedure.
Step 5: Exam and surgery on the same day. The detailed exam takes about 2–3 hours. After Director Kim Jun-heon explains the results, surgery can be done the same day.
Which Days Is Gangnam Hoan Eye Clinic Closed in December?
The clinic is closed every Thursday, every Sunday and on public holidays, and both public holidays at the end of 2026 fall on Fridays.
Dec 25 (Friday), Christmas, and Jan 1, 2027 (Friday), New Year's Day, are public holidays in Korea. Fridays are normally the longest day of the week, with consultations until 8 pm, but those two Fridays can't be used.
Dec 24 and Dec 31 are both Thursdays, so the clinic is closed those days anyway. That means in Christmas week and New Year's week, only Monday to Wednesday and Saturday (09:00–16:00) are available.
K-Clinic's advice: slots in the first half of December are easier to get. If you want a date around Christmas or New Year, confirm your slot in the live chat as early as possible.
Travelling at Year-End: Three Things Not to Forget
For a year-end trip, besides appointment slots, plan your eye drops, return date and weather.
Keep eye drops in your carry-on. You use eye drops after surgery as instructed by your doctor. A month's supply of medication costs a little over ₩40,000, so don't put it in checked luggage on the way home.
Tell us your return date first. Post-op discomfort varies by procedure and individual, so tell the doctor your return date at the consultation, and don't schedule surgery right before your flight.
Bring sunglasses. Even in winter, wearing sunglasses outdoors after surgery is recommended. On the day of surgery, don't wear eye makeup or perfume.
The clinic is about 2 minutes' walk from Gangnam Station, at 107 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (7th and 9th floors). The walking distance is short in winter, and it's easy to get back to your accommodation after surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eye Surgery in Korea at Year-End
Q. Is it possible to have surgery in December if I only start asking now?
It depends on your contact-lens stop period and your preferred dates. Tell us your lens type and the dates you can travel in the live chat, and we'll check with the clinic for you.
Q. Can I have surgery on the Friday of New Year's week?
No. Jan 1, 2027 (Friday) is a public holiday and Dec 31 is a Thursday, so the clinic is closed on both days. In that week, appointments are available Monday to Wednesday and Saturday.
Q. Can I treat both myopia and presbyopia at year-end?
Myopia (SMILE Pro, SMILE LASIK, Evo ICL) and presbyopia (LBV, Viva ICL) are both available at the same clinic, and can be discussed using the same exam data. The doctor decides which one suits you based on your pre-op exam results.
Q. Flights are pricier at year-end. Can accommodation or cash help?
The SMILE Pro full package, Evo ICL, the LBV package and Viva ICL include accommodation plus airport pick-up/drop-off, or up to ₩200,000 in cash instead. The SMILE LASIK full package includes accommodation or ₩100,000 in cash. SMILE Pro alone does not include this.
Book Gangnam Hoan Eye Clinic Through K-Clinic
Want to get it done within 2026? Use the "Request booking" button on this website or the live chat for a free consultation.
Tell us the type of contact lenses you wear, the procedure you want, the dates you can travel and your return date. We'll check with the clinic on the lens-off period, the conditions of the 2026 price, available December slots and how to use the coupon.
The actual procedure and cost depend on your pre-op exam results.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still get the Gangnam Hoan Eye Clinic 2026 price in December?
Gangnam Hoan Eye Clinic's price list is labelled "2026 price". Whether the offer is based on your surgery date or your booking date, and whether 2027 prices will change, has not been announced, so confirm this during your consultation.
Which days in December can I not have eye surgery in Korea at Gangnam Hoan Eye Clinic?
The clinic is closed every Thursday and Sunday, and on public holidays. Christmas (Friday, Dec 25, 2026) and New Year's Day (Friday, Jan 1, 2027) are both public holidays, and both fall on Fridays, when the clinic is normally open until 8 pm.
How many days do I need to stop wearing contact lenses before LASIK or SMILE in Korea?
The number of days depends on your lens type and the clinic's instructions. Ask the clinic first through the live chat, then work backwards from the stop period to book your flight.
Can I still use the K-Clinic coupon for eye surgery at year-end?
The coupon can be combined with other offers and applies when you book through this website: ₩200,000 off SMILE Pro and the LBV package, ₩100,000 off SMILE LASIK. Confirm the validity period when you book.
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