Analysis Report
Oh Jung-woo Representative Director In-Depth Analysis
Gangnam EOS Eye Clinic is a medical institution specializing in vision correction surgery located on Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul. Since 2008, it has established a unique position in the field of vision correction by researching and developing '2Day LASEK'.
Representative Director Oh Jung-woo is an ophthalmology specialist from the Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine. He is recognized for his authority in both clinical and academic fields, having been the first in Korea to introduce Amaris Red 1050RS equipment and winning the Korean Ophthalmological Society Academic Award for research on '2Day LASEK'.
Core procedures include '2Day LASEK', which reduces the recovery period to 2 days, 'Smart LASIK (5th Generation SMILE LASIK)' using the Schwind ATOS equipment, and 'ICL Lens Implantation' for high myopia.
Hospital characteristics include operating 'Lounge EOS', which maximizes Patient Experience (PX) through a 'Space Revolution' project that goes beyond a simple medical institution, and employing a differentiated branding strategy that offers specialty coffee and rest spaces.
Representative Director Oh Jung-woo graduated from the Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine and its Graduate School, and completed his Ophthalmology Specialist and Doctor of Medicine (Ph.D.) courses at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital. He served as the Cornea Director at St. Vincent's Hospital, the Catholic University of Korea, and dedicated himself to training juniors and clinical research as a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Catholic University of Korea. He is currently active as an Outpatient Professor of Ophthalmology at the Catholic University of Korea.
His expertise has been proven through activities in leading domestic and international academic societies. He is an active member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), exchanging the latest knowledge. Notably, he has been selected as a 'Clinical Research Specialist' and 'Premium Doctor' by Schwind, the manufacturer of the Amaris laser, receiving international recognition in the field of laser vision correction.
Synthesizing patient reviews and reputation, Director Oh Jung-woo is evaluated as a "conservative doctor who prioritizes safety."
Gangnam EOS Eye Clinic is a specialized ophthalmology medical institution located near Gangnam Station in Seoul, the center of vision correction surgery in South Korea. Since introducing the Amaris laser for the first time in Asia in 2008, the clinic has focused on improving the safety and recovery speed of vision correction surgeries through continuous equipment upgrades and clinical research.
The hospital uses the 18th floor (Examination Center), 19th floor (Surgery Center), and 20th floor (Outpatient Center) of the Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Seocho Building (Seocho Tower) at 355 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, implementing specialized compartmentalized treatment.
A key feature is that it presents a new paradigm of medical service through a 'Space Revolution Project' that considers patients' lifestyles and psychological stability beyond simple vision correction. Gangnam EOS Eye Clinic combined cultural elements with medical services with the goal of being a 'hospital where space is the protagonist'.
Transformed the hospital waiting area from a simple waiting room into a premium lounge where patients can enjoy specialty coffee and desserts. Collaborates with Barista Jung In-seong of Rule Coffee to provide hand-drip coffee and introduces seasonal menus in partnership with famous dessert brands. This strategy aims to alleviate the tension of patients awaiting surgery and to make the hospital visit itself a positive experience.
About 70 types of precision tests are performed over approximately 2 hours before surgery. Potential side effects are fundamentally blocked through Avellino DNA testing, corneal topography (5 methods), and retinal examinations. The clinic is equipped with retinal laser equipment to immediately treat retinal abnormalities upon discovery without transferring the patient to a university hospital.
2Day LASEK, the signature procedure of Gangnam EOS Eye Clinic, is a surgical method that Director Oh Jung-woo has researched and developed since 2010. It is an 'All-Laser LASEK' method using the Amaris Red 1050RS laser, ablating the epithelium and stroma in one step using only a laser.
EOS Eye Clinic implements Smart LASIK by introducing Schwind's latest equipment, 'ATOS'. Compared to existing SMILE LASIK equipment (VisuMax), the laser firing speed is faster at 4MHz (VisuMax is 500kHz), and it is equipped with a 7-dimensional eye tracking device to compensate for micro-movements and rotation (Cyclotorsion) of the pupil during surgery.
ICL Lens Implantation: A surgery where a special lens is inserted inside the eye without cutting the cornea, suitable for patients with high myopia or thin corneas. Director Oh Jung-woo was selected as a 'Best Skilled User' for Toric ICL (for astigmatism correction) and holds the certification for the highest number of procedures in Korea.
Presbyopia/Cataract: Simultaneously corrects presbyopia and cataracts through laser cataract surgery and multifocal intraocular lens implantation.
Gangnam EOS Eye Clinic operates world-class advanced equipment for optimal surgical results.
Gangnam EOS Eye Clinic and Representative Director Oh Jung-woo are a successful case of combining the essence of medicine, Safety and Technology, with the patient experience elements of Space and Service.
Director Oh Jung-woo's research achievements in 2Day LASEK are the hospital's core competitiveness, which, combined with conservative surgical criteria, forms a high level of trust. However, high costs and long waiting times act as opportunity costs that patients must accept when choosing premium medical services.
This report was written based on the latest data, patient reviews, and academic materials from the 2024-2025 period, suggesting that Gangnam EOS Eye Clinic can be a very strong option for patients considering vision correction surgery when technical perfection and safety are prioritized.