Best Ophthalmology Doctors in Republic of Korea — TOP 27

Dr. Seung-soo Han is the Representative Director of Gangnam Brand Eye Center in Seoul. He specialized in ophthalmology at Yonsei University Severance Hospital and IHIS Ilsan Hospital. Dr. Han completed clinical training at Emory University in the United States. He treats vision disorders using LASIK, LASEK, and multifocal lens implants.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Cataract Surgery.
• Served as the Head of Ophthalmology at Suncheon Medical Center.
• Expert in ReLEx SMILE and SmartSight laser vision correction techniques.
• Works at a clinic seeing 7,000 patients for vision correction annually.

Dr. Sungwon Cho is the Director of Ophthalmology at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Seoul. He is a certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon focusing on vision correction. He has performed over 9,000 surgical procedures. Dr. Cho earned his degree from Boston University and trained at Korea University.

• Specializes in SMILE, LASIK, and cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
• Holds full memberships in the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ASCRS.
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
• Served as a former director at Blue World Eye Clinic.

Dr. Seung-hun Lee is the Representative Director of Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic in Seoul. He specializes in laser vision correction and cataract surgery. He completed his medical training at the prestigious Yonsei University Severance Hospital. Dr. Lee is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

• Performs ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and multifocal IOL implants.
• Served as the head of ophthalmology at National Sorokdo Hospital.
• Participates in overseas surgical missions as a cataract specialist.
• Holds active memberships in the European and Korean Societies of Ophthalmology.

500,000+ vision correction procedures performed – Dr. Chong Gi Von is a leading specialist in refractive and cataract surgery at BGN Eye Hospital.

• Certified in advanced techniques like SMILE, LASIK/LASEK, and ICL implantation
• Chief Director and leading surgeon at BGN Eye Hospital in Busan
• Active member of ASCRS, ESCRS, and Korean ophthalmological societies
• Regular speaker at international refractive surgery conferences

Ophthalmologist, specialist in cataract treatment

Dr. Nam Sanghyu is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Asan Medical Center. He is a Clinical Specialist and Clinical Professor. His practice focuses on cataract and presbyopia. He also treats cornea and ocular surface disease, including dry eye, external eye disease, and tear duct problems. He manages retina and glaucoma disorders, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Accreditations: Full Member of KOS, KDES, KCDS, KSCRS, and the Korean Contact Lens Study Society. Regular Member of ASCRS, ESCRS, and APACRS.

Publications: Scientific Reports (2022) on big data linking air pollution and conjunctivitis. Ophthalmologica (2021) on OCTA after repair of macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (2021) on blue light and polyphenolic protection.

Dr. Pak Jongbeom is the Chief of Ophthalmology at Naeun Hospital. He focuses on retinal and vitreous diseases, such as uveitis and macular degeneration. He also treats general ophthalmology conditions, including cataract and glaucoma.

Education and training: M.D., Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Medicine. Internship, ophthalmology residency, and fellowship at Kyung Hee University Medical Center.

Accreditations: Full Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society. Regular member, American Society of Retina Specialists, EURETINA, Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society, and Asia-Pacific Retina Ophthalmic Imaging Society.

Publications: Park JB et al., J Korean Ophthalmol Soc. 2021;62(1):109-13. 2021;62(6):762-8. Park JB et al., Taiwan J Ophthalmol. 2022;12:394-408.

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Specializes in advanced refractive surgeries like SMILE LASIK and ICL at Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam.

• Certified in SMILE LASIK and ICL procedures
• Full member of multiple prestigious ophthalmology societies
• Trained at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital
• Focuses on cataract and refractive surgery techniques

Specializes in cutting-edge vision correction with SMILE LASIK and ICL certification – performed at Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam.

• Former Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic doctor with 13 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Clinical instructor for cataract procedures at Korea University Anam Hospital
• Full member of four prestigious Korean ophthalmology societies
• Expert in both external eye conditions and refractive surgeries

Dr. Kim Eunji specializes in refractive surgeries like SMILE LASIK and ICL at Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam. Certified in advanced vision correction techniques.

• Ophthalmology resident at Korea University Anam Hospital
• Full member of Korean and European refractive surgery societies
• Specializes in external eye and cataract clinical examinations
• Trained in advanced refractive procedures

Specialist in cataract and refractive surgery with ICL/SMILE certification at Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam.

• Ophthalmology resident at Samsung Seoul Hospital
• Full member of multiple prestigious societies including KOS and KSCRS
• Specializes in advanced vision correction techniques
• Trained at Sungkyunkwan University

Retina specialist trained at Gyeongsang National University Hospital – Dr. Choi focuses on precision eye care at Bright Eye Clinic.

• SMILE LASIK and ICL certified surgeon
• Full member of multiple Korean ophthalmology societies
• Specializes in retinal conditions and refractive surgeries

SMILE LASIK and ICL certified – Dr. Shin is an expert in refractive surgery at Bright Eye Clinic.

• Trained at Yonsei University Sinchon Severance Hospital
• Full member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Ophthalmology
• Full member of the Korean Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Research clinical assistant professor at Yonsei University

Performed over 30,000 SMILE surgeries since 2012 – Dr. Cheon is a leading expert in refractive and cataract procedures at Bright Eye Clinic.

• 24 years of experience of specialized experience in SMILE LASIK and ICL surgeries
• Certified in Cataract Physiol and ICL Ophtec techniques
• Full member of multiple prestigious international ophthalmology societies
• Former representative doctor at Bright Eye Clinic Busan