Best Ophthalmology Doctors in Republic of Korea — TOP 28

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.

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.

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.

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. Nam Sanghyu is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Asan Medical Center. He is a Clinical Specialist and Clinical Professor. His practice focuses on cataract and presbyopia. He also treats cornea and ocular surface disease, including dry eye, external eye disease, and tear duct problems. He manages retina and glaucoma disorders, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Accreditations: Full Member of KOS, KDES, KCDS, KSCRS, and the Korean Contact Lens Study Society. Regular Member of ASCRS, ESCRS, and APACRS.

Publications: Scientific Reports (2022) on big data linking air pollution and conjunctivitis. Ophthalmologica (2021) on OCTA after repair of macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (2021) on blue light and polyphenolic protection.

Dr. Pak Jongbeom is the Chief of Ophthalmology at Naeun Hospital. He focuses on retinal and vitreous diseases, such as uveitis and macular degeneration. He also treats general ophthalmology conditions, including cataract and glaucoma.

Education and training: M.D., Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Medicine. Internship, ophthalmology residency, and fellowship at Kyung Hee University Medical Center.

Accreditations: Full Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society. Regular member, American Society of Retina Specialists, EURETINA, Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society, and Asia-Pacific Retina Ophthalmic Imaging Society.

Publications: Park JB et al., J Korean Ophthalmol Soc. 2021;62(1):109-13. 2021;62(6):762-8. Park JB et al., Taiwan J Ophthalmol. 2022;12:394-408.

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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

Specialist in strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's leading medical centers.

• Focuses on both adult and pediatric strabismus cases
• Expertise in diagnosing and treating complex eye alignment issues
• Uses precise corrective surgical techniques
• Works in a top-tier hospital setting

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

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

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