Executive Summary Highlights
Customized Premium Care
Operates on a philosophy of avoiding 'factory-style surgery', providing sincere, customized premium care to each individual patient, treating them like family.
Advanced Vision Correction
Specializes in 7th Generation SILK Smile LASIK using Johnson & Johnson's latest ELITA equipment, known for precise lenticule design and fast recovery.
University-Level Expertise
Led by Director Park Jin-hyung, a former adjunct professor and retina fellow at Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, ensuring high-difficulty case management.
Comprehensive Eye Health
Offers a wide range of services including a dry eye (IPL) clinic and retinal disease treatment with university-grade diagnostic equipment like DRI OCT Triton.
1. Hospital Overview & Philosophy
1.1 Basic Information and Location
- Name: St. Mary's Jin Eye Center
- Address: 1st, 4th, and 5th floors of 337 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
- Accessibility: Near Exit 5 of Gangnam Station (Shinbundang Line and Line 2)
- Operating Hours:
- Weekdays: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Lunch break: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
- Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
1.2 Founding Background and Philosophy
Opened around April 2021 by Representative Director Park Jin-hyung.
“Core Philosophy: "A 100-year eye clinic that treats with sincerity."
Commitment to moving away from excessive surgery recommendations or mechanical 'factory-style surgery' systems. Instead, treating patients like family with honest and calm care, ensuring every patient receives VIP premium care.
Medical staff with university professor backgrounds take responsibility from consultation to surgery and aftercare.
1.3 Facilities and Environment
The clinic utilizes the 1st, 4th, and 5th floors to provide a spacious and pleasant medical environment. The interior is designed with a luxurious and comfortable atmosphere, promoting psychological stability for patients. It is equipped with university-hospital level sterile operating rooms and recovery rooms, reflecting active investment in the latest examination equipment and surgical devices for precise diagnosis and treatment.
2. Profile of Representative Director Park Jin-hyung
2.1 Education and Training
- Catholic University of Korea School of Medicine: Graduated, MD.
- Catholic University of Korea Graduate School: Master of Science in Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medicine.
- Seoul St. Mary's Hospital (Catholic Medical Center): Internship, Residency (Board-certified ophthalmologist).
- Seoul St. Mary's Hospital Eye Center: Retina Fellow (Expertise in high-difficulty retinal diseases).
- Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, USA: International medical training.
2.2 Key Career Highlights
- Current Adjunct Professor, Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine: Exchanges latest knowledge through connections with the university hospital.
- Former Director, Kai Eye Clinic: Accumulated abundant clinical experience in vision correction and cataract surgery.
- Former Head of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Wonju Hospital: Accumulated practical experience dealing with various traumas and eye diseases.
- Teaching Specialist, Korean Ophthalmological Society: Qualified to contribute to the training of juniors and specialists.
2.3 Academic Activities and Research Achievements
Director Park Jin-hyung is actively involved in academic research as well as clinical practice. Major academic activities include regular membership in the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS), the Korean Retina Society (KRS), and the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS), as well as membership in the American (ASCRS) and European (ESCRS, EURETINA) Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
Selected Publications:
- *Comparison of Early Clinical Result of Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Using FS laser Versus Manual Trephine* (J Korean Ophthalmol Soc, 2014)
- *Comparative study of tacrolimus and bevacizumab on corneal neovascularization in rabbits* (Cornea, 2015)
- *Analysis of choroidal thickness and vascularity in patients with unilateral polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy* (Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2020)
- *Risk Factors for Onset or Progression of Posterior Vitreous Detachment...* (Ophthalmol Retina, 2021)
This research history suggests that Director Park treats patients based on a deep understanding of the pathophysiology of corneal and retinal diseases, going beyond being a simple surgeon.
3. Clinical Specializations & Core Technologies
St. Mary's Jin Eye Center provides comprehensive eye care covering vision correction, cataracts, retina, and dry eye, but is particularly specialized in Next-generation Smile LASIK and Premium Cataract Surgery.
3.1 Vision Correction: 7th Generation SILK Smile LASIK
- Technical Superiority: The ELITA laser has a denser laser pulse interval and a very small beam size of 1 micron (1µm), creating a silk-like smooth corneal incision surface.
- Bi-convex Lenticule: Designed with a symmetric bi-convex lenticule shape, resulting in excellent corneal shape preservation and quality of vision after surgery.
- Correction of Ultra-High Myopia: Applicable even to high myopia patients around -10 diopters, minimizing corneal damage and reducing side effects.
- Fast Surgery and Recovery: Laser irradiation time is about 16 seconds, using low energy (40nJ) to minimize corneal thermal damage, enabling a return to daily life the day after surgery.
- Additional Options: All-laser LASEK (Two-day LASEK) using Amaris Red 1050RS equipment and ICL lens implantation are also offered.
3.2 Premium Presbyopia & Cataract Surgery
- Multifocal Intraocular Lenses: Possesses a variety of globally verified premium intraocular lenses such as Alcon's PanOptix and Vivity, Johnson & Johnson's Synergy and Tecnis, and Zeiss, allowing lens selection tailored to the patient's lifestyle.
- Resolution of High-Difficulty Cases: Director Park Jin-hyung shows strength in high-difficulty cataract surgeries, successfully operating on cases difficult to handle in general local clinics, such as cataracts that occurred after LASIK/LASEK surgery or hypermature cataracts.
3.3 Dry Eye and Retina Clinic
- IPL Laser Treatment (Dry Eye): To treat meibomian gland dysfunction, the root cause of dry eye, they operate Lumenis M22 and Aquacel IPL equipment. Treatment effects are maximized through the 'Oasis Care' program, combining laser treatment with eye massage and exfoliation.
- Precision Retina Diagnosis: By introducing university-hospital grade equipment, DRI OCT Triton (Swept Source OCT), they capture retinal cross-sections in ultra-high resolution to diagnose macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma early, and perform injection and laser treatments.
4. Reputation & Analysis
4.1 Patient Reviews and Reputation (Positive Factors)
Synthesizing data from various medical platforms (Modoodoc, Hidoc, Sungyesa, etc.), evaluations of St. Mary's Jin Eye Center and Director Park Jin-hyung are generally very positive.
- Expertise and Trust: Patients highly appreciate that Director Park Jin-hyung recommends only necessary procedures without overtreatment and explains the disease and surgical process in great detail and kindness. The rating "Does not overuse injections" supports this.
- Treatment Satisfaction: Reviews for dry eye IPL treatment and vision correction surgery are dominated by reactions such as "My eyes became comfortable," "Vision recovery is fast," and "Wait times are not long and it is systematic."
- Facilities: As the clinic has not been open for long, the fact that the hospital facilities are very clean and the cleanliness level is high acts as a positive factor.
4.2 External Activities and Media
- YouTube Channel 'Jjin Eye': Director Park Jin-hyung communicates with the public by delivering eye knowledge such as cataracts, Smile LASIK, and dry eye in an easy-to-understand manner through his YouTube channel. He reveals his expertise by directly explaining differences in surgical equipment or high-difficulty surgical cases.
- Social Contribution: Director Park Jin-hyung has been selected as a 'Sharing Leader' (Seoul No. 268) by the Community Chest of Korea, actively participating in donations and volunteer activities in the local community, showing the aspect of a doctor practicing 'Noblesse Oblige'.
- Global Recognition: Through interviews with overseas media such as Singaporean broadcasters, he contributes to promoting Korea's advanced medical technology and attracting medical tourists.
4.3 Unique Selling Points (USP)
- University Hospital Expertise + Private Clinic Convenience: Possessing the expertise of a former retina fellow and adjunct professor at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, while providing rapid and pleasant medical care without the long wait times of university hospitals.
- Bold Investment in Latest Equipment: Possessing the latest equipment rarely seen even in university hospitals, such as ELITA for SILK Smile LASIK and DRI OCT Triton for retinal examination, increasing diagnostic accuracy and surgical success rates.
- Patient-Centered Philosophy: The rejection of 'factory-style surgery' and the performance of responsible care directly by the representative director are factors that give patients great confidence.
5. Conclusion
"Overall, St. Mary's Jin Eye Center is analyzed to be solidifying a firm position in the competitive Gangnam ophthalmology market with Technology and Sincerity as its weapons."
Representative Director Park Jin-hyung stands out based on a solid academic background and abundant clinical experience, especially in the fields of SILK Smile LASIK and Premium Cataract Surgery. The introduction of the latest equipment, ELITA, shows that the hospital is leading technical trends, and precise fundus examination and treatment utilizing the career of a retina fellow instill the perception that it is a hospital where total eye health can be managed beyond simple vision correction. Positive reviews from patients and social contribution activities are factors that further increase the hospital's credibility.
Therefore, St. Mary's Jin Eye Center is evaluated as a suitable medical institution capable of providing high-quality medical services to patients considering high myopia correction, presbyopia surgery, and intractable dry eye treatment.
Core Values
Advanced Technology
Utilizing cutting-edge equipment for superior outcomes.
Sincere Patient Care
Personalized, honest, and calm treatment for every patient.
Expert-Led Service
Proficient medical staff ensuring responsible, specialized care.