Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic
The cost of a corneal transplant in South Korea typically ranges from $8,500 to $11,000. Pricing varies depending on the hospital, the surgeon’s experience, the type of transplant (full-thickness or partial DMEK/DALK), and whether donor tissue is sourced locally or imported. In the United States, the average cost is $23,000 (per AAO). This means corneal transplant surgery in South Korea is about 57% less than in the U.S.
Korean hospitals usually include pre-op eye exams, the surgical procedure, donor cornea fees, anesthesia, and follow-up visits in the quoted price. In the U.S., the listed price often covers only the surgeon’s fee, with separate charges for donor tissue, facility use, anesthesia, and post-op care. Always confirm exactly what’s included with your chosen clinic.
Why do patients choose the Republic of Korea for corneal transplant?
Access advanced Corneal transplant solutions in trusted clinics .
| Republic of Korea | Turchia | Austria | |
| Corneal transplant | da $8,500 | da $3,500 | da $15,000 |
| Keratoplasty | - | da $3,500 | da $6,500 |
| Corneal ring implantation | - | da $1,500 | da $2,800 |
| Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye) | - | da $1,590 | da $2,200 |
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Fahad MawloodBookimed non aggiunge costi extra ai prezzi di Corneal transplant. Le tariffe provengono dai listini ufficiali delle cliniche. Pagherai direttamente in clinica per la tua Corneal transplant al tuo arrivo.
Bookimed si impegna per la tua sicurezza. Lavoriamo solo con strutture che mantengono elevati standard internazionali in Corneal transplant e hanno le licenze necessarie per servire pazienti internazionali in tutto il mondo.
Bookimed offre assistenza esperta gratuita. Un coordinatore medico personale ti supporta prima, durante e dopo il trattamento, risolvendo qualsiasi problema. Non sarai mai solo nel tuo percorso di Corneal transplant.
Specialist in cornea and cataract treatment – Dr. Lee focuses on corneal health and vision restoration.
Currency | South Korean Won (you also can pay for services in dollars) |
Best period for the trip | April, May & June or September, October & November. |
Language | Korean (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa | none required for stays under 90 days or less |
Time difference with Europe | 9 hours |
Time difference with the USA | 9 hours |
Capital | Seoul |
Medical tourism center | Seoul |
Popular resorts | Gangwon-do, Gyeongju, Boseong, Jeju |
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