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About Bright Eye Clinic Gangnam: eye care for international patients
Bright Eye Clinic Gangnam is in Gangnam, Seoul. It is accredited under KAHF, Korea's program for hospitals that serve foreign patients.
KAHF accreditation
KAHF is awarded by the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) under the Ministry of Health and Welfare. The clinic's certification period runs from 25 April 2025 to 24 April 2029.
KAHF evaluates foreign-patient systems (44 items) and patient safety (92 items), including multilingual interpretation, patient rights, infection control and emergency response.
Recognition
- Prime Minister's Commendation, Medical Korea 2026.
- ZEISS certificate for 100,000 SMILE procedures. The clinic says it was the first in Asia to install the VisuMax (2009).
- ZEISS headquarters 10,000,000 Cases Contribution Award.
- Awards for the highest number of ArtiPlus presbyopia lens surgeries worldwide.
- Certified Hanita Intensity Global Center.
Support for international patients
- Multilingual support: English, Chinese, Russian and more.
- A dedicated international patient coordinator.
- Personalized explanations and treatment plans.
- Prompt scheduling of appointments and procedures.
- Pricing explanations and help with visa and insurance documents.
- If an interpreter is unavailable, the BBB interpretation service is available 24 hours.
Insurance
The clinic accepts claims from U.S.-based insurance providers. Eligible insurers listed: Cigna, United Healthcare and TieCare. Ask the clinic to confirm terms in advance.
Frequently asked questions
What is KAHF?
The Korean Accreditation Program for Hospitals Serving Foreign Patients, supported by the Korean government. It evaluates care quality for foreign patients, patient safety, communication, facilities and administration.
Does the clinic accept U.S. insurance?
It accepts insurance claims from U.S.-based providers. Eligible insurers listed are Cigna, United Healthcare and TieCare. Ask the clinic to confirm terms in advance.
What languages does the clinic support?
The clinic lists multilingual support including English, Chinese and Russian. If an interpreter is unavailable, a 24-hour interpretation service is used.