Best ophthalmologists in Republic of Korea: TOP 21 doctors

Ophthalmologist, specialist in cataract treatment

Dr. Lee Young Seob is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Chief Director. He specializes in retina, cataract, and advanced vision correction procedures. His expertise includes SMILE, Contoura Vision, and lens implant surgery. Dr. Lee graduated at the top of his class from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. He completed his residency at Kyung Hee University Hospital. He has also served as a clinical professor at Ajou University Hospital. Dr. Lee has held leadership positions at major eye clinics.

He has performed over 15,000 cataract and refractive surgeries, including LASIK, LASEK, SMILE, and ICL implantation. Dr. Lee is known for his surgical skill. He holds certifications of excellence in SMILE LASIK, ICL/Toric-ICL, and several intraocular lens implantations, such as LISA Tri, FineVision, and PanOptix.

Dr. Lee is an active member of leading ophthalmology societies. These include KOS, AAO, KSCRS, ASCRS, and ARVO.

Current representative Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic Gangnam

Former Bright Eye Clinic Busan representative doctor

Department of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital

Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

12 years of SMILE surgery experience (starting in 2012), performed over 30,000 eyes

ICL Ophtec Expert Surgeon Certification

Cataract Physiol Certification

Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

Full member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

Full member of the Korean Cataract and Refractive Society (KSCRS)

Full member of the American Cataract and Refractive Society (ASCRS)

Full member of the European Cataract and Refractive Society (ESCRS)

Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS)

Dr. Lee Kwan Hoon is an ophthalmologist and Chief Director. He specializes in retina, cataract, vision correction, SMILE, Contoura, and lens implantation. He graduated from Dankook University College of Medicine. He completed his residency and a retina fellowship at Dankook University Hospital. Dr. Lee also works as an adjunct professor at Dankook University.

He has held several leadership roles. These include Director at BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil Lotte Branch, Head of Ophthalmology at Armed Forces Capital Hospital, and Director of the Retina Center at Kim Eye Clinic in Masan. Dr. Lee has performed over 10,000 cataract and refractive surgeries. He has also completed more than 15,000 retinal procedures and surgeries.

Dr. Lee is a member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and Korean Retina Society. He is certified in LISA Tri, FineVision, and PanOptix intraocular lens implantation. He is also a certified expert in ReLEx SMILE by Carl Zeiss.

Dr. Chong Gi Von is a leading ophthalmologist and Chief Director of BGN Eye Hospital in Busan, South Korea. He is one of the most experienced refractive surgeons in the country, specializing in advanced vision correction techniques such as SMILE, LASIK, LASEK, and Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) surgery. Under his leadership, BGN Clinic has received international recognition and served over 500,000 patients (clinic data). As a recognized expert, he actively participates in prestigious organizations, including the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), confirming his practice's adherence to the highest global standards.

Ophthalmologist. Specialist in laser vision correction

Current doctor of Bright Eye Clinic, Kyobo Tower, Gangnam

Ophthalmology resident, Samsung Seoul Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University

Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

ICL/SMILE certification

Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS)

Full member of the American External Eye Society (KCS)

Full member of the American Association for Research in Vision Function (ARVO)

Current Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic, Kyobo Tower, Gangnam

Former Bright Eye Clinic Jamsil Lotte Tower Doctor

Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

12 years of SMILE surgery experience (starting in 2012), more than 20,000 surgeries performed

ICL Ophtec Expert Surgeon Certification

Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

Full member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)

Full member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)

Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

Full member of Korean External Eye Society (KCS)

Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS)

Full member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Ophthalmology (KSOPRS)

Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic, Kyobo Tower, Gangnam

Ophthalmology resident, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital

Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

Full member of the American Cataract and Refractive Society (ASCRS)

Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS)

Full member of Korean External Eye Society (KCS)

Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic, Kyobo Tower, Gangnam

Former Doctor of the Department of Public Health

Former Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic Gangnam Branch Doctor

Ophthalmology resident at Korea University Anam Hospital

Korea University Anam Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, External Eye Department/Clinical Instructor of Cataracts

Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

Full member of Korean External Eye Society (KCS)

Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

Full member of the Korean Society of Optometry

Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic, Kyobo Tower, Gangnam

Ophthalmology resident at Korea University Anam Hospital

External eye/cataract clinical examination at Korea University Anam Hospital

Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

Full member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)

Doctor of Bright Eye Eye Clinic

Gyeongsang National University Hospital Retina Clinical Instructor

Ophthalmologist_Retina specialist doctor

Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

Full member of Yeongnam Retina Society (KRS)

Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS)

Full Member of the Korean Uveal Society

Full member of the Korean Society of Optometry

Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic, Kyobo Tower, Gangnam

Graduated from Yonsei University Graduate School of Medicine

Ophthalmology resident, Yonsei University Sinchon Severance Hospital

Full-time physician at Yonsei University Sinchon Severance Hospital

Research clinical assistant professor at Yonsei University Sinchon Severance Hospital

Doctor of Ophthalmology, Siloam Eye Hospital

Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

Full member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Ophthalmology (KSOPRS)

Full member of the Korean Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology (KAPOS)

Dr. Bum Seung Gyun
Prosthesis Specialist – Director

Professional Summary

Dedicated prosthodontist with extensive clinical training and a strong academic foundation in prosthetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Bum is a certified Conservative Specialist and holds memberships in several prestigious dental academies, reflecting his commitment to excellence and continued education in advanced dental care.

Education & Training

Internship & Residency in Prosthodontics
Wonkwang University Dental College Hospital

Licensure & Certification

Conservative Specialist, certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare

Professional Affiliations

Full Member, Korean Academy of Prosthodontics

Full Member, Korean Academy of Advanced General Dentistry

Full Member, Korean Academy of Stomatognathic Function and Occlusion

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Children's ophthalmologist, specialist in neurophthalmology

Ophthalmologist. Specialist in the cornea and cataract treatment

Ophthalmologist. Specialist in strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology

Ophthalmologist. Specialist in surgical treatment of strabismus.