Best Lasik Eye Surgery Doctors in Republic of Korea for Australians

Dr. Seung-soo Han is an ophthalmology specialist and the Representative Director of Gangnam Brand Eye Center. He previously served as Director of Haneul Eye Clinic. He was also Head of Ophthalmology at Suncheon Medical Center and Yeongam Hospital. He worked as an ophthalmology specialist at NHIS Ilsan Hospital and at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. He completed medical training at Emory University in the United States. He graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He holds a master’s degree in hospital management from the Yonsei University Graduate School of Public Health.

Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS), the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS), the Korean Optometry Society, the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS), and the Korea Cornea Society.

Dr. Seung-hun Lee is an ophthalmologist. He trained at Yonsei University Severance Hospital and graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He is the Representative Director of Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic.

His past roles include Representative Director at Gangnam ID Eye Clinic, Director at I Love Eye Center, and Head of Ophthalmology at National Sorokdo Hospital. He has also served as a cataract surgeon with Vision Care (Vision Eye Camp) in overseas volunteer work.

Accreditations: Active member of the AAO, SOE, KOS, KSCRS, and the Korea Cornea Society.

The doctor is a leading specialist in refractive and cataract surgery, having successfully treated and corrected vision for over 500,000 patients at BGN Eye Hospital. Certified in advanced surgical technologies such as SMILE, LASIK/LASEK, and ICL implantation, the doctor ensures minimally invasive procedures.

With an M.D. in Ophthalmology from South Korea, the doctor actively participates in international conferences as an invited speaker, contributing to innovations in laser vision correction techniques.

Currently serving as Chief Director and Leading Surgeon at BGN Eye Hospital, the doctor plays a crucial role in the strategic development and clinical standards of the clinic.

Dr Yoonjung Jo is a certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon who leads refractive care at the Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam.

• Specialises in SMILE LASIK and 1:1 customised vision correction planning
• Former Clinical Faculty member at Hallym University Medical Center
• Full member of the American and European Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Focuses on tailored surgical approaches for complex astigmatism cases
• Member of the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology

Professor Sungwon Cho is a ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon who leads refractive surgery at the Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam.

• Completed a Bachelor degree at Boston University in the United States
• Holds specialist membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in advanced vision correction including SMILE and LASIK procedures
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Former Director at Blue World Eye Clinic with deep procedural expertise

Associate Professor Joo Rak-hyeon is a certified ophthalmology specialist at the Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam – Seoul's premier medical district.

• Holds official certification for SMILE LASIK and Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) procedures
• Full member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Completed ophthalmology residency training at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital
• Specialises in refractive surgery through the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Fellow of the Korean External Eye Society focusing on ocular surface health

Doctor Cheon Hyeon-cheol is a certified SMILE LASIK expert who has successfully performed surgery on more than 30,000 eyes.

• Serves as the representative doctor at Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam
• Holds official certification as an ICL Ophtec Expert Surgeon
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Cataract and Refractive Society
• Recognised specialist doctor by the Korean Ophthalmological Society
• Highly skilled in the latest SMILE and ICL corrective techniques

Doctor Lee Jeong-ju has performed more than 20,000 laser vision correction procedures at the Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam.

• Certified expert in SMILE laser surgery and Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) fittings
• Recognised as an ICL Ophtec Expert Surgeon for complex vision correction
• Full member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Specialist fellow of the Korean Ophthalmological Society

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)

Doctor Kim Eunji is a certified SMILE LASIK and ICL specialist at the Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam. She brings high-level expertise from South Korea's renowned Korea University Anam Hospital.

• Holds official certification for both SMILE LASIK and Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) procedures
• Full member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Completed specialist ophthalmology residency at Korea University Anam Hospital
• Expertise in external eye clinical examinations and refractive surgery outcomes
• Professional member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Doctor Kim Minjae is a board-certified ophthalmology specialist practicing in the heart of Gangnam at the Bright Eye Clinic.

• Holds official SMILE LASIK and ICL certifications for vision correction
• Served as a clinical instructor in cataracts at Korea University Anam Hospital
• Completed a specialist residency at the prestigious Korea University Anam Hospital
• Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Expertise in external eye diseases through the Korean External Eye Society

Doctor Choi Young-je is a dual-qualified ophthalmic surgeon and retina specialist at Bright Eye Clinic. He holds official certifications for both SMILE LASIK and Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) procedures.

• Certified SMILE LASIK provider for minimally invasive vision correction
• Retina specialist training from Gyeongsang National University Hospital
• Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Expertise in both laser surgery and lens-based refractive solutions
• Recognised specialist within the Korean Contact Lens Society

Professor Shin Woo-beom is a certified SMILE LASIK and ICL specialist based at the Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam. He previously served as a Research Clinical Assistant Professor at Yonsei University Sinchon Severance Hospital.

• Completed his medical training at the prestigious Yonsei University Graduate School of Medicine
• Hold board certification as an ophthalmology specialist in South Korea
• Certified expert in both SMILE LASIK and Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) procedures
• Full member of the Korean Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Served as an ophthalmology doctor at the dedicated Siloam Eye Hospital