Medical Checkup & Appointment Guide

Specialties

Retinal Surgery

This surgery is a high-technology procedure for the retina. The retina, also known as the brain of the eye, is the transparent nerve tissue that covers the innermost part of the eyeball.
HanGil performs the most retinal surgeries in Korea, and our high reputation extends beyond our borders around the world.

Estimated Length of Stay 1 Month
Surgery Time 1.5 - 2 Hours
Procedure Appointment ▶ A consultation and examination with a retinal specialist ▶ Determine surgery requirements ▶ Book surgery appointment ▶ Retinal surgery (Hospitalization) ▶ Post-operative examination
Precautions If you are taking a thrombolytic or blood circulation drug, including aspirin, depending on the type of surgery, you may need to stop taking it beforehand.
If a gas injection is required, this can extend the length of stay.
Estimated Cost KRW 6,000,000 - 8,000,000
Cataract Surgery

It is a surgery to remove the clouded lens and insert an artificial lens to replace it.
Lots of patients leave our hospital, being very satisfied with accurate diagnosis, abundant knowledge, and safe treatments.

Estimated Length of Stay 1 Week
Surgery Time 30 Min
Procedure Appointment ▶ Consultation and examination with an anterior segment specialist ▶ Thorough examination ▶ Determination on the surgery ▶ Surgery Appointment ▶ Cataract surgery (discharge on the same day) ▶ Post-operative checkup
Precautions -If you are taking a thrombolytic or blood circulation drug including aspirin, you may need to stop taking it before surgery depending on the type of surgery.
Estimated Cost KRW2,000,000~5,300,000 (It may vary depending on the patient's condition and the type of artificial lens)
Vision Correction Surgery (Refractive Surgery: LASEK, LASIK, SMILE)

We performed 'LASIK Surgery' as the first in Incheon in 1992 and the second in Korea.
We introduced 2013 'SMILE Surgery' for the first time in Incheon

As the recovery is fast, international patients prefer vision correction surgery.
With skilled medical technology and state-of-the-art equipment, we are responsible for ultra-precise vision correction as well as excellent post-operative management.

Estimated Length of Stay 5 Days
Surgery Time 25 Min
Procedure LASIK test Appointment ▶ Consultation and examination with an anterior segment specialist ▶ Determination on the surgery ▶ Surgery Appointment ▶ Return home after surgery ▶ Follow-up the next day
Precautions - You should stop wearing contact lenses for a certain period of time before the test.
(Soft Lens: 1 week, Hard Lens: 2 weeks)
-On the day of the LASIK test, you can feel dazzling or have difficulty working at close range.
Estimated Cost KRW2,300,000~3,700,000 (LASIK test fee included)
Ophthalmic Comprehensive Checkup

If you have neglected your eye health, this comprehensive eye exam is strongly recommended including a thorough examination of your ocular health and visual abilities.
It is a healthy habit for your healthy life! Please have the Ophthalmic Comprehensive Health Checkup based on your age!

Exam Time 2~3 Hours
Details Visual acuity test, Intraocular pressure test, Overt refraction test, Corneal refractive power, Corneal shape test, Corneal thickness test, FDT vision test, OQAS test, Color vision test, Tear film stability test, Fundus imaging, Optical coherence tomography, Strabismus test, Ophthalmic function, Slit-lamp microscopic examination, Consultation and completing referrals.
Precautions -Other examinations except for the ones in details are not included in this comprehensive examinations. Additional expenses may be incurred if there is any doubt as to the result of the comprehensive ophthalmology examination.
-If you already have glaucoma or retinal diseases, we recommend that you take a thorough examination that suits you through consultation rather than a comprehensive examination.
-You should stop wearing contact lenses for at least one week before the test.
Estimated Cost About KRW 500,000

update: 2023-05-03