For an ICL consultation, send your prescription history and relevant eye records, then let the Korean surgeon determine which examinations are needed. Ask about the exact lens and monitoring plan. A high prescription alone does not establish that an implanted lens is appropriate.
Build a useful pre-consultation file
Collect available prescriptions, prior eye-surgery reports, current eye medicines, and diagnoses from your US provider. Note the date of each record and which eye it refers to. If the clinic asks for specific scans, request the actual report or export rather than retyping the results. Ask where the files should be uploaded securely.
Clarify what the clinic means by lens implantation
Ask whether the proposal is an ICL that leaves the natural lens in place or a different lens operation. Request the brand, model, and purpose in writing. Marketing terms can make distinct operations sound similar. Compare the clinical explanation with your goals, not just the package name.
Ask about ordering before fixing a travel deadline
Ask when lens selection can be finalized, whether the lens is stocked or ordered, and what happens if measurements change. An online estimate should not be treated as confirmation that surgery can happen on a particular day. Keep your travel plan flexible until the clinic explains the dependencies.
Plan the monitoring after you return
Ask the surgeon what short-term checks and ongoing examinations your situation requires. Find a US eye-care provider willing to receive the records. Request implant details and the postoperative instructions before leaving Korea. If another procedure is suggested after evaluation, ask for a fresh comparison rather than treating it as an automatic substitution.
Your next-step checklist
- Send dated records and prescription history.
- Confirm the exact lens operation and lens availability.
- Arrange a US provider and request implant documentation.
Questions patients ask
Can an online prescription determine ICL eligibility?
No. The treating clinician needs appropriate examinations and measurements.
Is ICL the same as cataract surgery?
No. Ask the surgeon to explain what happens to the natural lens in the proposed operation.
Clinics to explore
Sources and editorial scope
Sources checked October 5, 2026. Confirm changing requirements before booking.
- SNU Eye Clinic; Seoul BGSS Eye Clinic; Jryn Eye Clinic — Published ICL and vision-correction service information
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