Your natural right to connect with the world,
Apgujeong Eye Clinic

 

Right, Sight, Insight  Dedicated to the fundamentals of medicine for your better life.

Viewtiful eyes

The right to see a beautiful world

 

At Apgujeong Eye Clinic, care goes beyond 'treatment' to protecting the 'right to see' that everyone deserves.

 

That moment when a blurry world becomes clear ㅡ we hope your daily life becomes a 'Spring Day' once again.

With this single heart, we promise to stay true to the fundamentals of medical care today.

Core Values

Apgujeong Eye Clinic’s Promise


HONESTY

The courage to tell you when a procedure is

'not necessary.'

Because we have the expertise to perform every surgery perfectly, we have the confidence to advise 'against' unnecessary ones.

Instead of excessive surgery, we honestly recommend only what is truly essential for your eyes.

SAFETY

Accountability proven by results, not just scale.

Rather than boasting about our size, we focus on results that satisfy our patients.
From precision pre-operative exams to lifelong post-operative care,

We insist on 'Doctor Accountability,' where the physician who knows you best takes full responsibility for your lifelong vision.

PROTECT

Insight that protects your right to see.

A medical team’s duty is to never stop moving forward.

Through regular surgical case conferences and continuous research into the latest technology, we deliver safer and more advanced medical care every day.

Joon Hyun Kim, M.D., Ph.D.

Chief Director, Ophthalmologist


Professional Experience

  • Former Professor of Ophthalmology, Hanyang University
  • Former Chair of Ophthalmology, Hanyang University Hospital
  • Former Clinical Fellow in Retina, Harvard Medical School, USA
  • Completed Postdoctoral Fellowship, Schepens Eye Research Institute, USA
  • Former Retina Researcher, Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka City University, Japan

Academic Affiliations

  • Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)
  • Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
  • Member, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
  • Member, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)

Awards & Honors

  • Contribution Award for Excellent Training Hospital, Korean Ophthalmological Society
  • Reviewer, Experimental Eye Research (International Medical Journal)
  • Reviewer, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (International Medical Journal)
  • Former Director of Jecheon Public Health Center (Recipient of Plaque of Appreciation for Free Vision Restoration Surgery)
  • Appointed Medical Consultant for Health & Medicine, NAVER iN
  • Selected as one of the Top 100 Doctors in Korea

Dr. Byung Woo Ko, M.D., M.S.

Chief Director / Ophthalmologist


Professional Experience

  • Former Adjunct Professor of Ophthalmology, Hanyang University Hospital
  • Master of Science in Medicine, Hanyang University Graduate School of Medicine
  • Cornea Specialist, Department of Ophthalmology, Samsung Medical Center
  • Clinical Instructor, Vision Correction Center, Samsung Medical Center

Academic Affiliations

  • Partner Doctor, Samsung Medical Center (SMC)
  • Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)
  • Member, Korean External Eye Disease Society (KEEDS)
  • Member, Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)
  • Member, Korean Contact Lens Study Society
  • Member, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

Awards & Honors

  • Research Award, 98th Annual Meeting of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
  • Grand Prize in Ophthalmology (Presbyopia), 2016 Korea Health Industry Awards
  • Grand Prize for Medical Service (Presbyopia & Cataract Surgery), 2019 Consumer Satisfaction Awards
  • Grand Prize for Medical Service Brand (Presbyopia & Cataract Surgery)

Seung Eun Lee, M.D., M.S.

Director / Ophthalmologist


Professional Experience

  • Master of Science in Medicine, Dankook University Graduate School of Medicine
  • Ophthalmologist, Dankook University
  • Former Vice Director, Gangnam Eyeone Ophthalmic Clinic
  • Former Vice Director, Kwang-Hye Eye Clinic

Academic Affiliations

  • Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)
  • Member, Korean Contact Lens Study Society

Hours of Operation

Monday ~ Wednesday   |   9:30 AM ~ 6:30 PM
Friday   |   9:30 AM ~ 7:30 PM
Saturday   |   9:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM
Lunch Break   |   1:00 PM ~ 2:00 PM
Closed : Thursdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays


Address

3F & 4F, 597 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

3F: IOL (ICL) Pro Center / 4F: Vision Correction Clinic

서울 서초구 강남대로 597 3층, 4층


Parking & Transportation Guide

Free Parking Available / Valet Service : Available (2,000 KRW fee applies)


From Subway stations

- Sinsa Station (Line 3 & Shinbundang Line), Exit 4 — 1-minute walk
- Nonhyeon Station (Line 7 & Shinbundang Line), Exit 8 — 5-minute walk

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