Clear SMILE LASIK(3rd Gen)

No corneal flap — just one small incision. Exam in the morning, surgery in the afternoon, check-up the next day, then you fly home.
- Flapless · small incision
- Done in 1 night, 2 days
- Both eyes ~10 min
Both eyes
From ₩2,700,000
Next-gen
minimally invasive
Fast recovery
back to daily life
Personalized
planned from your data
Ziemer FEMTO LDV Z8 · Switzerland
Fits inside a short trip to Seoul
If your exam results allow it, the whole journey — exam, surgery and the next-day check-up — fits into two days.
Day 1·Morning
Detailed pre-op exam
Around 20 tests, then your surgeon explains the results and plan with an interpreter.
Day 1·Afternoon
Clear SMILE surgery
Numbing drops only. Both eyes take about 10 minutes.
Day 1·Evening
Rest at your hotel
Keep your head from tilting forward, don't squeeze your eyes shut, and use artificial tears often.
Day 2·Morning
Next-day check-up
The same surgeon checks your eyes. Washing your face, showering and reading are fine after this visit.
Day 2·After
Fly home
Flying is allowed from the next day. Cabin air is dry, so use artificial tears often.
※ Exam results can change the plan. For a more relaxed trip we suggest 2–3 days — we fit the exact schedule to your flights in a free consultation.
Clear SMILE LASIK price
Regular ₩2,900,000
With max. discount
₩2,700,000
Detailed pre-op exam (charged separately)₩150,000
- International patients pay exactly what Korean patients pay
- Interpreter support at no extra cost
- Numbing drops, surgery and next-day check-up handled by one dedicated surgeon
※ Prices in Korean Won (KRW). Your final price is confirmed after the exam.
No flap. One small incision.
Instead of cutting and lifting a flap, the laser shapes a thin lens of tissue inside the cornea, which is then removed through a small opening.
Ziemer FEMTO LDV Z8
Healing Eye performs Clear SMILE with the FEMTO LDV Z8 femtosecond laser made by Ziemer of Switzerland.

Made in Switzerland
A femtosecond laser platform by Ziemer, Switzerland.
Low-energy pulses
Small, overlapping laser spots shape the lenticule with low energy.
One laser, start to finish
The lenticule and the small incision are both made by the same laser.
Planned from your exam
Every setting is based on your own pre-op exam data.
Often called "Clear LASIK" — a minimally invasive, flapless procedure.
1st, 2nd, 3rd generation SMILE — what actually differs
Our ophthalmologist explains the generations of SMILE-type surgery and compares five devices, so the machine names stop being confusing.
▶ Korean audio · plays muted — tap the speaker icon for sound
Standard LASIK vs Clear SMILE LASIK

Standard LASIK
A flap is cut and lifted

Clear SMILE LASIK
No flap
Standard LASIK
Clear SMILE LASIK
Corneal flap
A flap is cut and lifted
No flap
Incision
Around the flap edge
One small incision
How vision is corrected
Laser reshapes the cornea under the flap
A lenticule is removed through the incision
Corneal nerves
More nerves cut with the flap
More of the corneal structure and nerves kept
Post-op dry eye
Common early on
Relatively less likely
Impact on the eye
The flap needs care with strong impact
Better suited to active people
Why we suggest Clear SMILE
- No flap, so less concern about weakening the cornea
- A small incision means less pain and foreign-body feeling, and a faster return to daily life
- Side effects such as dry eye are relatively less likely
- The cornea copes better with outside impact — good for sports and active lifestyles
- Short surgery time
※ Every eye is different. Which method suits you is decided from your exam results.
Clear SMILE LASIK (3rd Gen) — see if it fits you in 1 minute
Your exact candidacy and cost are confirmed in a free 1:1 consultation. No pressure, in your own language.
Who Clear SMILE suits
0 of 4 sound like you
Tap what sounds like you
- Your cornea is thin, or topography shows irregularity or signs of keratoconus — LASEK or ICL may be safer
- You have very high myopia — an implantable lens (ICL) may suit you better
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding, or your prescription is still changing
- You have severe dry eye — we may treat it first
※ If Clear SMILE isn't right for your eyes, we will tell you honestly and explain the alternatives.
Around 20 tests before any surgery
A safe result starts in the exam room. These are the 10 key tests — tap any to see what it checks.
20+
pre-op tests
01
Visual acuity
Uncorrected · corrected
Checks your current vision and sets the baseline for your expected post-op vision.
02
Refraction
Objective · subjective
Measures myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism to find your most accurate prescription.
03
Corneal topography
Topography
Maps the shape and curvature of your cornea to find irregularities and plan surgery safely.
04
Corneal thickness
Pachymetry
Measures central corneal thickness — essential for judging suitability and planning the laser.
05
Corneal endothelium
Specular microscopy
Counts and checks endothelial cells to assess the health of your cornea.
06
Eye pressure
IOP
Measures eye pressure and screens for glaucoma risk before surgery.
07
Pupil size
Night pupil
Measures your pupil in the dark to help predict glare and halos after surgery.
08
Tear film
Tear film test
Assesses tear quantity and quality to see whether dry eye should be treated first.
09
Retina
Dilated retinal exam
Checks the retina for tears, degeneration or other conditions that affect eligibility.
10
Ocular biometry
IOL Master
Measures axial length and corneal curvature for more precise surgical planning.
※ Some tests may be added or skipped depending on your eyes. In total we run around 20 examinations.
View the full exam chart

Back to daily life, fast
- 01
Surgery day
Vision starts recovering right away. Some foreign-body feeling or light sensitivity is normal.
- 02
Day 1
First check-up. Normal indoor activities are fine.
- 03
Days 2–3
Vision is mostly stable. Light outings are fine.
- 04
Week 1
Most daily routines are back (follow your surgeon's advice).
- 05
Month 1
Vision and cornea enter a stable phase.
※ Recovery speed differs from eye to eye. Your surgeon will confirm your own timeline after the exam.
Care before and after surgery
Stop wearing contact lenses
Soft lenses
1weeks before the exam
Hard (RGP) lenses
3weeks before the exam
No makeup on surgery day
Especially eyeliner and mascara.
Sleep well
Arrive rested to reduce eye fatigue.
No alcohol
The day before surgery.
Tell us your medications
Let the team know about anything you take regularly.
Come comfortable
Wear loose clothes; coming with a companion is recommended.
Surgery day
Keep your head from tilting forward and don't squeeze your eyes shut. Blink often and use artificial tears frequently.
Check-up schedule
1 day, 1 week and 1 month after surgery, then within 1 year. The number of visits can vary with your eyes. Visits from 3 months after surgery onward are charged.
After the next-day check-up
- Face wash, shower
- Public bath, sauna
- Base makeup
- Eye makeup
- Reading, PC work
- Light jogging, stretching
- Flying
From 2 weeks
- Swimming
- Alcohol
- Smoking
From 1 month
- Contact sports (e.g. ball games)
- Perm, hair dye
Good to know
- Flying — From the next day — use artificial tears often in the dry cabin
- Alcohol — From 2 weeks; avoid heavy drinking for 2 months
- Smoking — From 2 weeks; smoke irritates the corneal surface — avoid enclosed spaces
- Pregnancy — 1 month after finishing all medication; contact us if you become pregnant while using it
Everyday rules for a faster recovery
- Use prescribed eye drops exactly on schedule
- Don't rub your eyes for at least 1 week
- Keep water out of your eyes when washing
- Wear sunglasses outdoors against UV and dust
- If you notice pain, redness or blurred vision, contact us right away
What overseas patients ask most
Q.Can I have the exam and surgery without speaking Korean?
A.Yes. Japanese, Traditional Chinese and English interpreters are on site, and we explain everything in your language — from the exam and surgery to aftercare.
Q.How many days do I need to stay in Korea?
A.The shortest plan is 1 night, 2 days: exam and surgery on day 1, check-up on day 2. For a more relaxed trip we suggest 2–3 days. We fit the exact schedule to your situation in a free consultation.
Q.Can I fly home right after surgery?
A.Flying is allowed from the day after surgery. Before a long flight, have your next-day check-up so your surgeon can confirm everything is fine. Cabin air is dry, so use artificial tears often.
Q.Can I send my existing eye records before deciding?
A.Yes. Send any exam records or photos you have, and we can give a first opinion on suitability by video or online consultation.
Q.Does the surgery hurt?
A.Numbing drops are used, so there is little to no pain during surgery. Afterward you may feel mild foreign-body sensation or light sensitivity, which usually settles quickly.
Q.Can I get my medication after I return home?
A.Before you leave, we prescribe enough post-op medication to take home and explain the ingredients so you can find alternatives locally if needed.
Q.How does follow-up work once I'm home?
A.You can check in with us by email or video call. If you need local care, we provide a referral letter for your eye doctor at home.
Q.How much does it cost, and do foreigners pay more?
A.Clear SMILE LASIK is ₩2,900,000 for both eyes, or ₩2,700,000 with the maximum discount. The detailed pre-op exam is charged separately. International patients pay exactly what Korean patients pay.
Q.Which payment methods can I use?
A.Credit cards, international bank transfer and other methods. We explain the details during your consultation.
Q.Is Clear SMILE different from SMILE?
A.Both remove a lenticule through a small incision without a flap. Clear SMILE at Healing Eye is performed with the Ziemer FEMTO LDV Z8 laser. Which method suits you is decided from your exam data.
What patients wrote on Google
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More from our eye doctors
Videos are in Korean; some have English subtitles.
One dedicated 1:1 surgeon owns your whole journey — exam, surgery, follow-ups — so the same doctor knows your eyes' changes precisely each time. A lifetime surgery guarantee keeps you reassured after surgery too.
On-site Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and English interpreters mean you can fully understand your results and surgical plan in your own language before deciding. We guide you from the moment you arrive at the airport.
International patients pay exactly the same as Korean patients — 100%. There's no tourist markup, so you receive the same quality of care, just as it is.
Your surgeon, Dr. Kim Sun-young, specializes in cornea, glaucoma, and cataract — an MS from Catholic University College of Medicine, a former Clinical Professor at Uijeongbu St. Mary's, and a member of ESCRS. A 4.8-star Google rating with 154+ reviews, and a location one minute from Sinnonhyeon Station, put that experience easily within reach.
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