What is the success rate of Smile Eye Surgery in Korean eye clinics?

Ophthalmology
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I had SMILE eye surgery at SNU Eye Clinic a few months ago, and the results have been excellent. I was treated by Dr. Chung Eui Sang, who was very detailed in explaining the procedure and set realistic expectations. The surgery was quick, almost painless, and my vision was clear within a few days.

A colleague of mine also had SMILE here and had a smooth recovery with no dry eye issues. From our experiences, the success rate seems very high, especially when done by skilled specialists like Dr. Chung. The clinic felt safe and modern, and the staff made everything easy to understand even as a foreigner.

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When my father finally decided to undergo vision correction, we arranged everything through Cloud Hospital, which connected us with SNU Eye Clinic in Seoul. We were referred to Dr. Chung Eui Sang, one of Korea’s leading specialists in SMILE eye surgery. Before the procedure, we were naturally concerned about safety and results, but Dr. Chung patiently explained that Korean eye clinics—especially specialized ones like SNU—consistently report a success rate of over 98% for SMILE surgeries. Most patients achieve 20/20 vision or better, with minimal complications. The high-tech diagnostics and surgical precision available in Korea contribute heavily to this success rate.

In my father’s case, the results were even better than we hoped for. His vision improved dramatically within the first week, and he experienced no serious side effects—just mild dryness that cleared up with eye drops. During follow-up visits, Dr. Chung confirmed that his healing was right on track and his vision had stabilized perfectly. It gave my dad so much peace of mind to know he was in expert hands. The entire journey—from consultation to clear vision—felt secure and well-guided thanks to the collaboration between Cloud Hospital and SNU Eye Clinic.

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I had Smile Eye Surgery at Gangnam Joeunnun Vision Clinic, and it went better than I expected. The success rate here is very high, and my recovery was quick with almost no discomfort. Dr. Kim Jun-heon handled the procedure, and I appreciated how detailed and reassuring he was. You can check the clinic’s site here: www.joeunnuneyeglobal.com.

A few months later, my neighbor also got Smile at the same clinic and said it was life-changing. She now sees perfectly without glasses and had no side effects. Based on both of our experiences, the procedure feels incredibly safe and reliable here in Korea.