Yoonjung Jo

years of experience

Yoonjung Jo

Specialization: Ophtalmologist
19 years of experience
Speaks:
English
Workplace: Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic
A ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon and full member of AAO, ESCRS, ASCRS, and APAO.
Dr. Yoonjung Jo is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Director at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Seoul. She is a certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon specializing in refractive vision correction. Her practice focuses on personalized astigmatism and vision repair using 1:1 surgical planning. Dr. Jo is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
- Performs ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
- Maintains full membership in the European and American Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
- Treats complex eye conditions including glaucoma, uveitis, and retinal detachment.
- Works at a specialized clinic that treats 6,000 patients annually.

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Anonymous • Laser eye surgery

Ukraine

Aug 13, 2026

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Now, my vision is considered perfect by local standards, and I'm feeling better than expected

The coordinator was always in touch and handled all communication with the clinic, so I didn't have to spend my own time or energy organizing anything. It made the whole experience easy, even when I had to reschedule my appointment several times. The clinic itself was extremely professional and modern, with state-of-the-art equipment and specialists who speak English. I had the SMILE procedure on one eye to correct a lifetime of astigmatism and worsening vision. Now, my vision is considered perfect by local standards, and I'm feeling better than expected. The clinic has stayed in touch since the surgery. My advice is simple: just come to the clinic and trust the professionals. You don’t need to prepare anything in advance; just show up.

The coordinator was always in touch and handled all communication with the clinic, so I didn’t have to spend my own time, energy, or effort on organizing anything. It made the whole experience incredibly easy and stress-free. I had to reschedule my appointment several times, and thanks to the coordinator, everything was arranged smoothly each time. The clinic itself exceeded all my expectations. Everything was extremely professional, modern, and aesthetically beautiful. The equipment is state-of-the-art, and the specialists are highly qualified and speak English, which made communication very comfortable. I had lived with astigmatism and worsening vision my entire life, and now, according to Korean standards, my vision is considered perfect. I’m incredibly happy with the result. I’m very grateful for the entire experience and would definitely recommend this clinic to anyone who is planning to improve their vision.

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p>Dr. Yoonjung Jo is a board-certified ophthalmologist and ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon based in Seoul. She serves as a Director at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic. Dr. Jo specializes in laser vision correction and customized astigmatism treatment.

Clinical Expertise and Specialized Focus

Dr. Jo is a specialist in refractive surgery. She uses 1:1 individualized surgical planning for every patient. This approach provides precision in customized astigmatism and vision correction. The doctor routinely performs procedures to restore clear sight:

ReLEx SMILE eye surgery – a minimally invasive laser procedure to correct vision
LASIK eye surgery
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) – a treatment to strengthen the corneal tissue
Retinal detachment surgery

Dr. Jo also treats conditions like glaucoma and uveitis. Uveitis is a form of eye inflammation that affects the middle layer of tissue in the eyewall. Her work includes both surgical and medical treatment of eye inflammation.

Work Experience

Director and Ophthalmologist – Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic, Gangnam branch, Seoul (Current)
Visiting Professor and Clinical Faculty – Hallym University Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology
Former Director – Cheonan Kim Eye Clinic
Ophthalmologist – Hallym University Medical Center

Education and Postgraduate Training

Medical Degree (MD) – Hallym University College of Medicine
Residency in Ophthalmology – Hallym University Medical Center

Professional Memberships

Dr. Jo is a member of several international medical bodies. These affiliations connect her to global research and surgical standards:

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

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