Best Cataract surgery (one eye) doctors in Republic of Korea: TOP 6 doctors

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.

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.

Director of Ophthalmology / Refractive Surgery Specialist
Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic – Gangnam Branch, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Education

Boston University – Bachelor’s Degree (U.S.)

Korea University Anam Hospital

Internship — Korea University Anam Hospital 

Residency — Ophthalmology, Korea University Anam Hospital

Professional Experience

Director of Ophthalmology
Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic – Gangnam Branch, Seoul, Korea (current) 

Former Director
Blue World Eye Clinic, Korea

Ophthalmology Consultant
Inha University Hospital – outpatient consultation

Clinical Specialties

Refractive Surgery (including SMILE, LASIK) 

Vision Correction Procedures

Certifications & Clinical Recognition

ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon (Certified)

Professional Memberships

Dr. Cho holds memberships in major national and international ophthalmology and vision science organizations: 

Korean Medical Association — Full Member 

Korean Ophthalmological Association (KOA) — Full Member 

Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS) — Regular Member 

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) — Full Member 

Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists (APAO) — Full Member 

Korean External Eye Study Group (KEEDS) — Full Member 

Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS) — Full Member 

Korean Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (KSCRS) — Regular Member 

European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) — Full Member 

American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) — Full Member 

ARVO (Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology) — Regular Member

Languages

Korean (native)

English (proficient — clinical practice with international patients)

Professional Profile Summary

Dr. Seong-Won Cho is a board-certified ophthalmologist and director of refractive surgery at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. With training in both the U.S. and Korea and leadership experience in private ophthalmology practices, Dr. Cho specializes in advanced vision correction procedures, including SMILE and other refractive surgeries. He holds numerous memberships in global ophthalmologic societies and is recognized as a ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon.

Director & Ophthalmologist
Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic — Gangnam Branch, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Education

Hallym University College of Medicine — M.D.

Postgraduate Medical Training

Residency — Ophthalmology, Hallym University Medical Center

Professional Experience

Director & Ophthalmologist, Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic — Gangnam Branch (current) 

Former Director, Cheonan Kim Eye Clinic 

Ophthalmologist, Hallym University Medical Center 

Visiting Professor / Clinical Faculty, Department of Ophthalmology — Hallym University Medical Center

Clinical Expertise

Refractive Surgery Specialist — including SMILE LASIK and other vision correction procedures

Customized Astigmatism & Vision Correction approaches (1:1 customized surgical planning)

Professional Certifications

ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon (Certified)

Professional Memberships

Dr. Jo is an active member of leading national and international ophthalmology and vision science associations: 

Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS) — Regular Member 

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) — Full Member 

Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) — Full Member

Korean External Eye Study Group (KEEDS) — Full Member

Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS) — Full Member 

Korean Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (KSCRS) — Regular Member 

European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) — Full Member 

American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) — Full Member 

ARVO (Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology) — Regular Member

Languages

Korean (native)

English (clinical communication with international patients — commonly provided at the clinic)

Professional Summary

Dr. Yoon-Jung Jo is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Director at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. She completed her medical degree and ophthalmology residency at Hallym University Medical Center, where she also served as a clinical faculty member. Dr. Jo specializes in refractive surgery, particularly customized astigmatism and vision correction procedures such as SMILE LASIK. She is recognized as a ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon and holds memberships in major Korean and international ophthalmological societies, reflecting her commitment to advanced clinical practice and ongoing professional development.