Analysis Report
Representative Director Choi Jin-young In-depth Analysis
Eyereum Eye Clinic has established itself as a 'research-centered hospital' that scientifically verifies clinical results by publishing over 60 SCI-level papers.
A global Key Opinion Leader (KOL) in ICL surgery, holding patents for ICL lens extraction tools and recognized for research on toric ICL rotational stability.
The hospital's core procedure, 'Low Energy SMILE,' minimizes corneal damage and improves vision quality by lowering laser energy to a critical point, proven through international papers.
High reliability due to thorough pre-examinations and conservative surgical standards, though noted for waiting times due to high awareness and relatively higher costs.
Since its opening in 2011, Eyereum Eye Clinic has been located at the Gangnam Center Building, 388 Gangnam-daero (Yeoksam-dong), Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Geographically, it has excellent accessibility as it is directly connected to Exit 2 of Gangnam Station via the underground.
The hospital operates with a separated system, featuring a surgery center on the 6th floor and an examination and clinic center on the 7th floor, efficiently managing patient flow and preventing cross-infection.
Eyereum Eye Clinic's core slogan, "Show and Prove," reflects its commitment to transparently disclosing pre- and post-operative data to patients and providing treatment based on objective figures and scientific evidence (Evidence-based Medicine).
The hospital focuses on securing the quality of vision and long-term safety after surgery rather than simply increasing the number of surgeries. To this end, medical staff from university hospitals perform dedicated treatments.
Director Choi Jin-young graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine and completed his ophthalmology residency at Severance Hospital, Yonsei University. He subsequently solidified his academic background by serving as a Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Yonsei University College of Medicine.
Director Choi Jin-young goes beyond being a simple clinician to act as an advisory doctor for global medical device manufacturers.
The most significant characteristic of Director Choi Jin-young is his active research activities and technology development. Together with Director Kang Sung-yong, he has published numerous SCI-level papers and obtained patents.
Eyereum Eye Clinic's signature procedure, developed to overcome the limitations of existing SMILE surgeries by lowering the femtosecond laser energy to a critical point.
A surgery that inserts a special lens into the eye without cutting the cornea, suitable for patients with ultra-high myopia or thin corneas. This is a field led by Director Choi Jin-young.
Unlike general LASIK/LASEK, this is a customized vision correction surgery that reflects the different corneal topography of each patient.
*Note: Exact costs may vary depending on the patient's eye condition (presence of astigmatism, corneal thickness, etc.) and selected lens/equipment options.
Eyereum Eye Clinic and Representative Director Choi Jin-young have successfully built a model combining 'premium' and 'academic expertise' in the Korean ophthalmology market. Director Choi Jin-young provides stable solutions particularly for high myopia patients through in-depth research and patented technology in the ICL field.
While somewhat high costs and long waiting times are disadvantages, these act as acceptable factors for patients who prefer thorough examinations, conservative surgical standards, and verified medical staff. Therefore, it is analyzed as a medical institution suitable for patients who consider safety as the top priority, those with difficult eye conditions such as high myopia or astigmatism, or patients who value the Quality of Vision after surgery.