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Dr. Kyung-hoon Shin

Dr. Kyung-hoon Shin practises at Ace Eye Center in Seoul. The clinic lists clinical interests in Retinal Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Presbyopia Correction Treatment, Cataract Diagnosis and Treatment, LASIK Eye Surgery for Vision Correction.

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Dr. Kyung-hoon Shin

Where does Dr. Kyung-hoon Shin practise?

Dr. Kyung-hoon Shin practises at Ace Eye Center in Seoul. The published clinical interests include Retinal Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Presbyopia Correction Treatment, Cataract Diagnosis and Treatment. The professional background below distinguishes training and previous roles from current clinical interests.

Professional background

  • Director, Gangnam Ace Eye Center.
  • Former Director, Gangnam GS Eye Clinic.
  • Former Professor of Retina, Kim Eye Hospital, Yeongdeungpo, Seoul.
  • Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society.
  • Member, Korean Retina Society.

Clinical interests

Retinal Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentPresbyopia Correction TreatmentCataract Diagnosis and TreatmentLASIK Eye Surgery for Vision CorrectionGlaucoma Diagnosis and ManagementDry Eye Syndrome TreatmentComprehensive Eye Disease CarePediatric Eye Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

Discussing your priorities with Dr. Kyung-hoon Shin

The most suitable eye treatment depends on examination findings, eye health, lifestyle and expectations. For vision correction, ask about measurements, ocular surface health and the reasons one option is recommended over another. For cataracts, discuss lens choices in relation to daily tasks and night driving.

Bring your glasses or contact lens prescription, eye test results and previous operative reports. Ask the clinic when to stop wearing contact lenses before measurements. Discuss dry-eye symptoms, realistic visual goals and how follow-up will continue after you leave Korea.

Make the consultation useful

Before meeting Dr. Kyung-hoon Shin, write down your main concern, how long it has affected you, what you have already tried and what a worthwhile improvement would mean in everyday life. Bring relevant clinical records and a list of medicines, supplements and allergies. If you have had earlier treatment, include the dates and any complications.

  • What do my examination results show?
  • Why is this option suitable for my eyes?
  • What visual side effects should I understand?
  • When will my eyes be reviewed and when may I travel?

Ask the doctor to explain the reasoning behind the proposed plan, including alternatives and the option of not proceeding. Confirm who will perform the treatment, who will review your recovery and how to obtain help outside the planned visits. For care abroad, discuss the follow-up arrangements before paying for treatment or booking a return flight.

Where Dr. Kyung-hoon Shin practises

Ace Eye Center

Seoul, Gangnam-gu, Teheran-ro 151, 2nd Floor (Yeoksam Heights Building)

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