Analysis Report
Chief Director Chung Eui-sang In-depth Analysis
SNU Eye Clinic is evaluated as an 'academic-based hospital' that led the domestic introduction and clinical research of SMILE LASIK, going beyond a simple private clinic. Chief Director Chung Eui-sang participated as the only Korean among 11 international SMILE research doctors worldwide, contributing to the settlement of this surgical method in Korea.
The clinic has preemptively introduced the latest equipment from ZEISS, the 'VisuMax 800', to perform 'SMILE Pro' surgery, and aims for 'Bespoke surgery' that considers the patient's corneal topography and astigmatism axis.
Led by Chief Director Chung Eui-sang, the team consists entirely of specialists who are former university hospital professors or fellows, and operates a cooperative system for detailed sub-specialties such as cornea, cataract, and retina.
It has gained a positive reputation for high expertise in high myopia and astigmatism correction, securing high trust by avoiding factory-style surgery and providing patient-customized care. However, as it aims for premium surgery, costs are analyzed to be in the upper range.
"Tigers leave their skins when they die, and people leave their names, but I want to leave a 'skin (hospital system)' instead of a name."
Emphasizes a systematic ophthalmic hospital system built in cooperation with junior doctors over personal fame. Known for deep understanding of patient's perspective, having personally undergone presbyopia cataract surgery.
SNU Eye Clinic operates under the motto "The right for everyone to continue a happy life with a clear day." The hospital name 'SNU' borrows the abbreviation of Seoul National University, implying the medical staff's academic background and their will to maintain university hospital-quality care.
Chief Director Chung Eui-sang decided to open the clinic to provide satisfactory medical services to more patients based on his 15 years of experience as a professor at Samsung Medical Center.
In Fall 2023, the clinic preemptively introduced ZEISS's next-generation equipment, **VisuMax 800**, to perform 'SMILE Pro' surgery.
Director Chung is a first-generation doctor in Korea who has been performing ICL surgery since 2002, a veteran experienced with both anterior and posterior chamber lenses.
SNU Eye Clinic offers advanced solutions for both presbyopia and cataracts, utilizing premium intraocular lenses.
SNU Eye Clinic is solidifying a 'premium' position in the Korean vision correction market based on Chief Director Chung Eui-sang's strong academic leadership and clinical experience. The historical symbolism of the domestic introduction of SMILE LASIK and the technological innovation through the preemptive introduction of SMILE Pro (VisuMax 800) are the hospital's greatest competitive advantages.
The operational philosophy that prioritizes **'Bespoke Surgery'** tailored to individual eye characteristics and **'Safety'** over simply increasing the number of surgeries acts as a major attractive factor for high myopia/astigmatism patients concerned about side effects. SNU Eye Clinic represents an exemplary model of combining research and clinical practice in ophthalmology.