Best ophthalmologists in Republic of Korea: TOP 23 doctors

Performed 15,000+ cataract and refractive surgeries – Dr. Lee specializes in advanced vision correction and lens implantation at Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with Master's degree in Ophthalmology
• Certified Excellence in multiple premium lens techniques including SMILE and Contoura Vision
• Clinical Professor at Ajou University Hospital
• Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and other prestigious societies

Performed over 10,000 cataract and refractive surgeries – Dr. Lee is a certified expert in ReLEx SMILE and advanced lens implantation techniques at Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic.

• Specializes in SMILE, Contoura, and premium lens implantation
• Certified excellence in multiple intraocular lens types including PanOptix
• Fellowship-trained in retina at Dankook University Hospital
• Member of American Academy 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. Seong-Won Cho is Director of Ophthalmology and a refractive surgery specialist at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. He is board-certified. He completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at Korea University Anam Hospital. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Boston University. He focuses on advanced vision correction, including SMILE and LASIK. He previously served as Director at Blue World Eye Clinic. He was also an outpatient ophthalmology consultant at Inha University Hospital.

Accreditations: ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon (Certified). Memberships: Korean Medical Association; Korean Ophthalmological Association; Korean Ophthalmological Society; American Academy of Ophthalmology; Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists; Korean External Eye Study Group; Korean Contact Lens Society; Korean Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons; American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; ARVO.

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

• 12+ years 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

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

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

20,000+ SMILE LASIK procedures over 12+ years – Doctor Lee is a top specialist in refractive surgery at Bright Eye Clinic.

• ICL Ophtec Expert Surgeon Certification holder
• Full member of multiple international ophthalmology societies including ASCRS and ESCRS
• Specializes in both SMILE LASIK and ICL procedures

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

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

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 10+ years 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

Specialist in laser vision correction at Severance Hospital – a leader in advanced eye care.

• Ophthalmologist with expertise in advanced eye procedures
• Focuses on precise and effective vision correction
• Practices at Severance Hospital – a top-tier medical institution

Specializes exclusively in strabismus surgery at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's leading ophthalmology centers.

• Focuses on precise surgical correction of eye misalignment
• Trained in advanced techniques for strabismus treatment
• Professional member of recognized medical associations