In-depth Analysis Report
Representative Director Dr. Lee Kwan-hoon
Dr. Lee Kwan-hoon is a **Retina and Cataract Specialist**, former university hospital professor and Head of Ophthalmology at the Armed Forces Capital Hospital, with over 10,000 cataract/refractive and 15,000 retinal procedures.
The clinic employs **'ClearView SMILE'**, a 4th generation vision correction surgery using Swiss Ziemer's **Femto Z8** laser, minimizing corneal damage and enhancing astigmatism correction accuracy.
Ensuring medical transparency with a **'Visible Operating Room'** and a doctor real-name, 1:1 dedicated care system, fostering guardian trust and medical staff responsibility.
Patients praise meticulous counseling and professionalism. The clinic is particularly strong for middle-aged patients requiring integrated care for retinal diseases and cataracts.
Representative Director Lee Kwan-hoon transcends the role of a simple vision correction surgeon, possessing differentiated competitiveness as a specialist who majored in the Retina field, known to be the most difficult to train in among ophthalmic sub-specialties.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | Graduated from Dankook University College of Medicine |
| Training | Completed Ophthalmology Residency and Retina Fellowship at Dankook University Hospital |
| Professorship | Outpatient Professor, Dankook University College of Medicine |
| Major Positions | Former Head of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Capital Hospital Former Director, BGN Bright Eye Clinic Jamsil Lotte Branch Former Head of Retina Center, Masan Kim Eye Clinic |
| Current Position | Current Representative Director, Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic |
Unlike general vision correction hospitals, Director Lee Kwan-hoon's specialty in the Retina field provides high safety. He can detect early and directly treat complications such as retinal tears or detachment that may occur before or after LASIK/LASEK surgery. This is especially crucial for high myopia patients, who have an elevated risk of retinal disease.
Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic is conveniently located on the 4th and 5th floors of Gangnam Tower, 363 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul.
It is situated directly in front of Exit 5 of Gangnam Station (Seoul Subway Line 2 and Shinbundang Line), offering excellent public transportation accessibility.
The hospital's name 'GRAND' reflects a commitment to constantly strive for customers, while the dark blue logo symbolizes clear vision.
Its core values are rooted in providing 'Customer-Customized Care' and 'Optimal Solutions', aiming to be a conscientious hospital recommendable to one's own family. The official character 'RANY' also contributes to building a friendly brand image.
This is the clinic's flagship vision correction surgery, a next-generation method improving upon existing SMILE LASIK. It utilizes Swiss Ziemer's Femto LDV Z8 laser.
A customized surgery that precisely analyzes the corneal topography of each individual, much like contour lines, for correction. It links Alcon's EX500 excimer laser with advanced diagnostic equipment.
Comprehensive solutions for age-related vision issues.
Leveraging Representative Director Lee Kwan-hoon's specialty, the retina clinic diagnoses and treats conditions like diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and floaters.
Transparent disclosure of price information for SMILE LASIK, LASEK, etc., with reasonable price ranges offered through events (e.g., LASEK from 1 million KRW range, SMILE LASIK from mid-2 million KRW range, subject to change).
Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic stands as a modern eye clinic benefiting from the geographical advantage of Gangnam Station and equipped with cutting-edge medical technology (Femto Z8, EX500, etc.). Critically, Representative Director Lee Kwan-hoon, as a highly experienced Retina Specialist, further enhances the safety and efficacy of vision correction and cataract surgeries.
The adoption of advanced surgical methods like 'ClearView SMILE LASIK', commitment to transparency through the 'Visible Operating Room', and a comprehensive treatment system inclusive of retinal diseases are all factors that build high patient trust. It is identified as an exemplary medical institution for patients seeking overall eye health management beyond simple vision correction, particularly those with concerns regarding high myopia or retinal complications.