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Vision & Eye Surgery
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Vision & Eye Surgery

LASIK, PRK, SMILE, ICL and lens-replacement surgery at world-leading eye centres.

Days in-country
3
Recovery
~3 days
Typical saving
45–65%
Destinations
5
About this procedure

Refractive and lens-based eye surgery suits different patients at different life stages, and the right procedure is decided by prescription, corneal thickness, pupil size and age — not patient preference alone. LASIK remains the workhorse for moderate myopia and astigmatism up to around -8.0 dioptres with adequate corneal thickness; recovery is same-day with functional vision overnight. SMILE (small-incision lenticule extraction) uses a 2–3 mm incision rather than a flap, which may be preferable for patients with dry eye, active lifestyles or occupations with eye-trauma risk. PRK (surface ablation) is used where the cornea is too thin or too flat for a flap and has a slower initial recovery but equivalent long-term outcomes. ICL (implantable collamer lens) is the right choice for very high prescriptions beyond laser range or thinner corneas — the lens sits inside the eye without removing tissue and is removable. Refractive lens exchange with a multifocal or EDOF IOL addresses presbyopia in patients 45+ who also want glasses independence for reading. All partner centres perform a full topography, pachymetry, pupillometry and dry-eye screen before confirming candidacy. Typical trip 3–4 nights with next-day review.

Techniques & variations

Procedures we coordinate.

LASIK
PRK
SMILE
ICL (phakic IOL)
Refractive lens exchange (RLE)
Multifocal lens replacement
Cataract surgery
Popular destinations

Where our partner clinics operate.

Typical inclusions

What every Refyn journey covers.

  • Pre-op assessment with corneal mapping
  • Both-eye surgery same day
  • Take-home eye drops and shields
  • Next-day post-op check
  • 3 nights hotel + transfers
  • Zoom review at 1 month and 3 months
Questions

What most patients ask.

What's the difference between LASIK, SMILE and ICL?+
LASIK and SMILE reshape the cornea with a laser. SMILE uses a smaller incision. ICL places a lens inside the eye without removing tissue — better for very high prescriptions or thinner corneas. Your surgeon recommends based on your corneal scan.
How quickly will I see clearly?+
Most patients have functional vision the morning after LASIK/SMILE. Full stabilisation at 2–4 weeks. ICL results are immediate.
What about reading glasses later in life?+
LASIK/SMILE don't prevent age-related presbyopia (typically starts late 40s). Refractive lens exchange with multifocal IOLs addresses this proactively — ideal for patients 45+.
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Vision & Eye Surgery — partner clinics

5 partners
Clinic 15
Essential
Bangkok, Thailand
Clinic 15
Multi-specialty international patient centre, excellent value.
Lead Surgeon 15
Lead Surgeon 15
Lead Surgeon · 10 yrs

Clinic 15 is a partner practice in the Refyn network. This profile is a placeholder template — full description, surgeons, accreditations and case galleries populate during partner onboarding.

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4.78
· 612 reviews
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Vision & Eye Surgery
Clinic 17
Select
Seoul, South Korea
Clinic 17
Integrated aesthetic, refractive and longevity clinic.
Lead Surgeon 17
Lead Surgeon 17
Senior Specialist · 14 yrs

Clinic 17 is a partner practice in the Refyn network. This profile is a placeholder template — full description, surgeons, accreditations and case galleries populate during partner onboarding.

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4.89
· 211 reviews
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Vision & Eye Surgery
Clinic 18
Essential
Seoul, South Korea
Clinic 18
Seoul's high-volume refractive & diagnostic centre.
Lead Surgeon 18
Lead Surgeon 18
Lead Surgeon · 13 yrs

Clinic 18 is a partner practice in the Refyn network. This profile is a placeholder template — full description, surgeons, accreditations and case galleries populate during partner onboarding.

National regulatorProfile onboarding
4.76
· 542 reviews
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Vision & Eye Surgery
Clinic 20
Select
Mumbai, India
Clinic 20
Advanced eye surgery and executive diagnostics.
Lead Surgeon 20
Lead Surgeon 20
Senior Specialist · 14 yrs

Clinic 20 is a partner practice in the Refyn network. This profile is a placeholder template — full description, surgeons, accreditations and case galleries populate during partner onboarding.

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4.87
· 632 reviews
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Vision & Eye Surgery
Clinic 23
Select
Dubai, UAE
Clinic 23
Precision eye surgery, diagnostics & dental excellence.
Lead Surgeon 23
Lead Surgeon 23
Senior Specialist · 14 yrs

Clinic 23 is a partner practice in the Refyn network. This profile is a placeholder template — full description, surgeons, accreditations and case galleries populate during partner onboarding.

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4.87
· 241 reviews
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Vision & Eye Surgery
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