Kim's Eye Hospital Seoul: LASIK & SMILE at an Eye Specialty Hospital
What is Kim's Eye Hospital?
Kim's Eye Hospital (건양의료재단 김안과병원, Kim's Eye Hospital of Konyang Medical Foundation) is a dedicated eye hospital in Yeongdeungpo-gu, west Seoul. The Yeongdeungpo-gu Office's medical-tourism listing says it was established in 1962, is designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare as an eye specialty hospital (안과전문병원) and is a Ministry-certified medical institution. It reports more than 50 ophthalmologists, about 440,000 outpatient visits and 37,000 surgeries a year, and says it was the first in Korea to reach 10,000 cataract surgeries in a year. These are the hospital's own figures.
Unlike the private refractive clinics around Gangnam Station, Kim's is a full-spectrum eye hospital. The listing names specialised centers for oculoplastics, LASIK, and comprehensive eye check-ups, plus cornea, glaucoma, cataract, strabismus and paediatric, and retina care.
What vision-correction procedures does it offer?
The hospital runs a LASIK center. The Yeongdeungpo-gu listing says LASIK is offered and that SMILE LASIK is recommended for high-myopia patients because of its minimal corneal incision, quicker recovery and reduced pain and dry eye. The official sources we reviewed do not name specific laser models or list ICL or SMILE Pro, so ask the LASIK center directly which procedures and platforms are currently available.
| Item | What official sources state |
|---|---|
| Address | 136 Yeongsin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul |
| Type | MOHW-designated eye specialty hospital |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Refractive | LASIK center; LASIK and SMILE LASIK |
| Other centers | Cornea, cataract, glaucoma, retina, strabismus/paediatric, oculoplastics, eye check-ups |
| Hours | Weekdays 8:30–17:00; Sat until 13:00; Sun & holidays 9:00–13:00 |
| Phone | +82-1577-2639 |
| Website languages | English, Chinese, Mongolian, Japanese, Russian |
How does the foreign-patient process work?
The Yeongdeungpo-gu listing says the hospital's website is available in English, Chinese, Mongolian, Japanese and Russian, and gives an English enquiry email (kimeye@kimeye.com). It also notes the hospital opened a sister clinic in Vietnam. Email your prescription history and dates first, then book a full pre-op examination. Hospitals often run on fixed clinic schedules, so ask how many days separate the exam, surgery and first check-up, and whether a medical interpreter is provided or needs to be arranged.
Where is it and how do I get there?
The hospital is at 136 Yeongsin-ro in Yeongdeungpo-gu, on the west side of Seoul and away from the Gangnam clinic cluster. Ask the hospital for its recommended subway station and exit, and choose accommodation on the west side of the city if you will attend several appointments.
How does Kim's compare with our procedure guides?
A specialty hospital suits patients who want refractive surgery assessed alongside other eye conditions, such as glaucoma risk, retinal issues or early cataract. Our private clinic vs hospital guide explains the trade-offs. For procedure background see LASIK, SMILE and cataract surgery. No prices were published in the sources we reviewed; our LASIK cost guide shows Seoul-wide ranges for comparison only.
What should I ask Kim's Eye Hospital?
- Which refractive procedures (LASIK, SMILE, SMILE Pro, ICL) does the LASIK center currently offer?
- Which lasers are used, and which surgeon would operate?
- How many days are needed between exam, surgery and follow-ups?
- Is English interpretation provided during consultations?
- Is the quote per eye or both eyes, and what does it include?
All refractive surgery carries risks such as dry eye, glare and halos and under- or over-correction. A full exam and an ophthalmologist's advice are essential. See questions to ask a LASIK surgeon.
Sources
Clinic at a glance
- Address: 136 Yeongsin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
- Type: Ministry of Health and Welfare-designated eye specialty hospital (Konyang Medical Foundation)
- Founded: 1962
- Scale (hospital-stated): 50+ ophthalmologists; ~440,000 outpatient visits and ~37,000 surgeries a year
- Hours: Weekdays 8:30–17:00; Sat to 13:00; Sun & holidays 9:00–13:00 (Yeongdeungpo-gu listing)
- Compare: private clinic vs hospital in Korea
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kim's Eye Hospital?
The Yeongdeungpo-gu Office listing gives 136 Yeongsin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, in the west of the city.
Does Kim's Eye Hospital do LASIK and SMILE?
Yes. It has a LASIK center, and its official listing says SMILE LASIK is recommended for high-myopia patients. Ask directly about SMILE Pro and ICL availability.
Is Kim's Eye Hospital open on Sundays?
The district listing gives Sunday and holiday hours of 9:00–13:00, with weekdays 8:30–17:00 and Saturdays until 13:00. Confirm before visiting.
Is Kim's Eye Hospital a private clinic or a hospital?
It is a Ministry of Health and Welfare-designated eye specialty hospital run by Konyang Medical Foundation, founded in 1962.
Can I contact Kim's Eye Hospital in English?
Yes. The official listing gives an English enquiry email and says the website is available in English and four other languages.
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