Best Cataract doctors in Republic of Korea: TOP 12 doctors

Performed over 15,000 cataract and refractive surgeries – Dr. Lee specializes in precision lens implantation at Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic.

• Graduated top of his class from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine
• Board-certified ophthalmologist with a Master's Degree in Ophthalmology
• Certified excellence in multiple advanced intraocular lens implantation techniques
• Member of American and Korean societies for cataract and refractive surgery

Performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries – Dr. Lee is Chief Director at Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic with specialized certifications in premium lens implants.

• Fellowship-trained in retina at Dankook University Hospital
• Certified expert in ReLEx SMILE and multiple intraocular lens types
• Member of American and Korean ophthalmic societies
• Former Director at BGN Eye Clinic and retina centers

Successfully treated over 500,000 patients – Dr. Chong Gi Von is a leading specialist in cataract and refractive surgery at BGN Eye Hospital.

• Certified surgeon for SMILE, LASIK/LASEK, and ICL implantation
• Chief Director and leading surgeon at BGN Eye Hospital in Busan
• Active member of Korean and international ophthalmological societies
• Regular speaker at global cataract and refractive surgery conferences

900+ cataract procedures performed – Dr. Pe Chong E is a specialist at BGN Eye Hospital.

• Experienced ophthalmologist with 1,100+ treatments
• Specializes in tailored cataract surgery approaches
• Rated 4.4 by patients for quality care
• Works with various lens options for optimal results

Dr. Yoon-Jung Jo is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Director at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic (Gangnam, Seoul). She earned her MD and completed an ophthalmology residency at Hallym University Medical Center. She later served as a visiting professor and clinical faculty member. She also served as Director of Cheonan Kim Eye Clinic.

She is a refractive surgery specialist. Her focus includes SMILE, LASIK, and 1:1 customized astigmatism and vision correction. Dr. Jo is a certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon. She is an active member of KOS, AAO, APAO, KSCRS, ESCRS, ASCRS, ARVO, KEEDS, and KCLS.

Dr. Jinchul Kim is the Director and Ophthalmologist at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. He specializes in refractive surgery, including SMILE and laser procedures, and in cataract and IOL surgery with custom lens planning. He earned his M.D. from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed specialist training in ophthalmology at Samsung Seoul Hospital and now serves as a Visiting Professor there. He also received advanced clinical training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

His achievements include the “Miracle Formula,” the world’s first IOL power calculation program tailored to Asian biometric profiles (patent pending). He holds ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon certification. He has been invited to lecture at the IOL Power Club 2025 (first Korean invitee), ASCRS 2025, and ESCRS 2023. His professional memberships include KOS, AAO, APAO, ESCRS, ASCRS, APACRS, KEEDS, and KCLS.

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.

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

Specialist in cornea and cataract treatment at Severance Hospital.

• Focuses exclusively on eye-related conditions
• Works at one of South Korea's leading hospitals
• Skilled in advanced cataract treatment techniques

Specialist in laser vision correction at Severance Hospital.

• Ophthalmologist with expertise in advanced eye procedures
• Focuses on precise and effective vision correction
• Works at Severance Hospital, a leading medical institution

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