Who Should Perform Your ICL? Surgeon Experience and Where to Get ICL in Korea

ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) surgery places a thin lens inside the eye to correct myopia and astigmatism. Because the lens must be sized and positioned precisely, the surgeon's experience matters at least as much as the lens itself. This guide covers what to look for and where BGSS offers ICL in Korea.

Why experience matters in ICL

Choosing the right lens size depends on careful measurement of the inside of the eye. A lens that is too large or too small can affect eye pressure or lens position. Experienced ICL surgeons combine detailed imaging with judgement built over many cases, which is why patients often ask how many procedures a surgeon has performed and whether they train other doctors.

Training and leadership

At BGSS, the ICL program is led by Dr. Jong-Ho Lee, who introduced ICL at BGSS in 2002 and was appointed Korea's first certified ICL instructor. His role in teaching and in the international ICL community is described on his ICL leadership page, and his wider background on his credentials page.

Where BGSS performs ICL

ICL is available at BGSS Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul and at the Busan BGSS Eye Clinic. Busan also publishes ICL pricing information, and both clinics offer English-speaking consultations.

Questions to ask before ICL

Before booking, ask how your lens size will be calculated, what follow-up is planned for eye pressure and lens position, and what happens if the lens ever needs to be adjusted. Our article on questions to ask your Korean clinic has a fuller checklist, and Gangnam.Health's ICL surgery guide gives an independent overview.

ICL or laser surgery?

ICL is not the only option. Patients with moderate prescriptions and healthy corneas may be good candidates for laser procedures such as SMILE LASIK or SMILE Pro. Our comparison of ICL vs LASIK vs SMILE explains how surgeons choose between them.

Next steps

Start with a full eye examination. It will confirm whether ICL is suitable and which lens is appropriate. If you are travelling from abroad, read when you can fly after ICL surgery and plan a few days in Korea for follow-up.