South Korea LASIK Eye Surgery Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Application (Wavefront optimized, Wavefront-guided, Topography-guided, and Laser), By End User (Hospitals, Eye care clinics, and LASIK facilities), and South Korea LASIK Eye Surgery Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea LASIK Eye Surgery Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea LASIK Eye Surgery Market Size was Estimated at USD 67.95 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 8.54% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea LASIK Eye Surgery Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 167.37 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea LASIK Eye Surgery Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 167.37 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 8.54% from 2025 to 2035. Growing myopia cases brought on by more screen time and urban lifestyles, as well as increased public awareness and acceptance of LASIK as a safe and effective treatment, are driving the growth of the South Korean LASIK eye surgery market. Advances in technology such as wavefront-guided procedures and femtosecond lasers have further improved surgical results and patient confidence.

Market Overview

The South Korea LASIK eye surgery market refers to the industry specializing in laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) procedures to treat vision problems like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism is known as the South Korea LASIK eye surgery market. It includes hospitals, specialized clinics, and LASIK centers that use cutting-edge technologies like femtosecond and wavefront-guided lasers. Additionally, there has been a recent trend toward customized LASIK procedures that take into account the requirements and preferences of each patient. Data-driven technology that makes accurate eye measurements possible enhances this customized approach. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being incorporated into pre-operative evaluations and post-operative care, which is improving patient satisfaction and results. The market dynamics and these developments, along with the growing public awareness of LASIK, position the South Korean LASIK eye surgery market for a bright future. Moreover, there are opportunities in this market, particularly in expanding the availability of LASIK procedures in rural areas. There is room for improvement in the form of telemedicine and online consultations, which enable patients to see specialists more quickly and have surgery performed, even though Seoul, with its concentration of advanced medical facilities, has the potential to fund outreach programs for the less accessible areas.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea LASIK eye surgery market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea LASIK eye surgery market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the South Korea LASIK eye surgery market.

Driving Factors

In the South Korean LASIK Eye Surgery Market Industry, technological developments in LASIK procedures, such as the introduction of wavefront technology and femtosecond lasers, are greatly improving surgical results and patient satisfaction. According to reports from the Korean Ophthalmological Society, advancements in laser technology have increased the accuracy of eye surgeries while decreasing recovery times and complications. Patients are choosing LASIK procedures more frequently as these technologies become more accessible, which is propelling market expansion. South Korea's standing as a top location for cutting-edge eye surgery is also influenced by the existence of globally renowned eye care facilities in the country.

Restraining Factors

Market expansion in South Korea is hampered by high LASIK expenses, little insurance coverage, and competition from substitutes like SMILE and ICL. Adoption is also impacted by patient worries about surgical risks and post-operative complications, particularly in older populations.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea LASIK eye surgery market share is classified into application and end user.

• The wavefront optimized segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea LASIK eye surgery market is segmented by application into wavefront optimized, wavefront-guided, topography-guided, and laser. Among these, the wavefront optimized segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Wavefront optimized technology, for instance. is designed to improve visual quality by mapping the individual flaws in the eye, which makes it very attractive to patients who want better outcomes.

• The eye care clinics segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea LASIK eye surgery market is segmented by end user into hospitals, eye care clinics, and LASIK facilities. Among these, the eye care clinics segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. A growing number of patients are seeking outpatient services, and eye care clinics, with their specialized focus on vision correction, provide convenient and individualized care.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea LASIK eye surgery market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• BnVIIT Eye Clinic
• BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil
• BGN Eye Clinic Busan
• Glory Seoul Eye Clinic
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea LASIK Eye Surgery Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea LASIK Eye Surgery Market, By Application

• Wavefront optimized
• Wavefront-guided
• Topography-guided
• Laser

South Korea LASIK Eye Surgery Market, By End User

• Hospitals
• Eye care clinics
• LASIK facilities