Sungwon Cho

Specialization: Ophtalmologist
11 years of experience
Speaks:
English
Workplace: Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic
Certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon and full member of AAO, ESCRS, and ASCRS.
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.

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Qualifications

Dr. Sungwon Cho is a board-certified ophthalmologist and ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon based in Seoul. He directs the ophthalmology department at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic. He specializes in refractive surgery. The specialist has performed 9,000 operations throughout his career.

Vision Correction & Ophthalmology Focus

Dr. Cho performs modern laser vision correction. He uses SMILE, LASIK, and other refractive procedures to eliminate the need for glasses. The surgeon also treats cataract and glaucoma. He provides specialized care for uveitis and retinal detachment. Additionally, Dr. Cho uses corneal pachymetry — a test to measure corneal thickness — to assess surgical candidacy.

Professional Background

Director of Ophthalmology – Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic, Gangnam, Seoul
Former Director – Blue World Eye Clinic, South Korea
Outpatient Ophthalmology Consultant – Inha University Hospital

Education and Training

Bachelor’s Degree – Boston University, USA
Residency in Ophthalmology – Korea University Anam Hospital
Internship – Korea University Anam Hospital

Membership in Scientific Societies

Dr. Cho is a full member of several international and national medical bodies:

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists (APAO)
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
Korean Ophthalmological Association (KOA)
Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)
Korean Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)
Korean External Eye Study Group (KEEDS)
Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS)
Korean Medical Association