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Best Ophthalmology Doctors in Republic of Korea — TOP 22

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Kim Mi Jin

  • 17 years of experience
  • Location: Republic of Korea, Busan
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Seung-soo Han

  • 15 years of experience
  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • 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.
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Seung-hun Lee

  • 14 years of experience
  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • 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.
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Sungwon Cho

  • 11 years of experience
  • 9000+ treatments performed
  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • 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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Chong Gi Von

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  • Location: Republic of Korea, Busan
  • 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
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Pe Chong E

  • Location: Republic of Korea, Busan
  • Ophthalmologist, specialist in cataract treatment

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Lee Dong Eun

  • 21 years of experience
  • Location: Republic of Korea, Busan
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Shin Min Gu

  • Location: Republic of Korea, Busan
  • Ophthalmologist, specialist in the treatment of retina p>

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Hwang Ho

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  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Hwang Ho is Chief Director at Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, where he leads eye enlargement surgery and revision eye surgery planning. His practice focuses on revision cases—double-eyelid revision and revision rhinoplasty—using individualized assessment of eye contours and proportions. He also performs Sub-brow Lift, dual canthoplasty, and epicanthoplasty reconstruction and restoration, and he has multiple Grand Prize awards in Eye/Nose categories.
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Doctor Shin Woo-beom

  • 14 years of experience
  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • 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
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Doctor Cheon Hyeon-cheol

  • 24 years of experience
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  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • 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
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Doctor Lee Jeong-ju

  • 24 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • 20,000+ SMILE LASIK procedures over 24 years of experience – 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
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Doctor Eu Du-ri

  • 15 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • 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
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Doctor Kim Eunji

  • 14 years of experience
  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • 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
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Doctor Joo Rak-hyeon

  • 16 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • 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
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Doctor Kim Minjae

  • 13 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • 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
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Doctor Choi Young-je

  • 13 years of experience
  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • 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
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Hyung Keun Lee

  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Specialist in cornea and cataract treatment at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's leading hospitals.

    • Focuses exclusively on eye-related conditions
    • Skilled in advanced cataract treatment techniques
    • Works at a top-tier medical institution
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Package price from$8,860

Jinu Han

  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Children's ophthalmologist specializing in neurophthalmology – Dr. Han focuses on pediatric eye care at Severance Hospital.

    • Specialist in neurophthalmology for children
    • Expert in pediatric eye conditions
    • Practices at Severance Hospital
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Package price from$8,860

Gong Je Seong

  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • 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
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Bookimed Insights: Top Ophthalmology Specialists in Republic of Korea (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 5228 requests for Ophthalmology in Republic of Korea, collaborating with 22 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#1Minimally invasive SMILE proceduresPioneer in SMILE technique with 500,000+ vision corrections. Chief Director at BGN Eye Hospital and member of multiple international refractive surgery societies.
Republic of Korea
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#214 years of experienceRefractive eye surgeryCertified in SMILE LASIK and ICL procedures, trained at Yonsei University – one of Korea's top medical schools. Research background enhances treatment accuracy.
Republic of Korea
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#324 years of experienceAdvanced refractive surgeryHigh-volume surgeon with 30,000+ SMILE procedures performed. Certified in multiple advanced techniques. Active member of key international ophthalmology societies.
Republic of Korea
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#424 years of experienceRefractive vision correctionLeading refractive surgeon with 20,000+ SMILE procedures performed. Certified expert in ICL surgery with international society memberships.
Republic of Korea
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#515 years of experienceVision correction surgeryCertified in ICL/SMILE procedures with membership in key ophthalmology societies. Trained at Samsung Seoul Hospital.
Republic of Korea
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#614 years of experienceRefractive vision correctionCertified in SMILE LASIK and ICL procedures. Member of Korean and European refractive surgery societies. Trained at Korea University Anam Hospital.
Republic of Korea
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#716 years of experienceRefractive surgery proceduresCertified in SMILE LASIK and ICL – key modern refractive techniques. Member of multiple leading ophthalmology societies including ASCRS.
Republic of Korea
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#813 years of experienceVision correction proceduresCertified in both SMILE LASIK and ICL techniques – rare dual qualification. Trains other doctors in cataract surgery at top university hospital.
Republic of Korea
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#913 years of experienceRetinal conditions and refractive surgeriesRetina specialist with certification in SMILE LASIK and ICL procedures. Active member of multiple Korean ophthalmology societies including KOS and KSCRS.
Republic of Korea
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#10Complex cataract casesSpecializes in cornea and cataract treatments with advanced techniques, providing high-quality care at Severance Hospital.
Republic of Korea
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Find out about the best Ophthalmology doctors in Republic of Korea

20 top ranked Ophthalmology doctors in Republic of Korea are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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How to choose the best Ophthalmology doctor in Republic of Korea?

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Famous Ophthalmology doctors in Republic of Korea have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

What is the cost of a Ophthalmology doctor's consultation in Republic of Korea?

The price for the consultation on Ophthalmology in Republic of Korea varies between experts and depends on some factors as:

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  • the clinical experience and reputation
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