Where does Dr. Hyun-Uk Shin practise?
Dr. Hyun-Uk Shin practises at Busan BGSS Eye Clinic in Busan. The published clinical interests include Retinal Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management, Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment. The professional background below distinguishes training and previous roles from current clinical interests.
Professional background
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
- Director of Busan Balgeunsesang Eye Hospital
- Visiting Professor, Dong-A University School of Medicine
- Regular Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society
- Regular Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Regular Member, Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Regular Member, Korean Contact Lens Society
- "A Case of Optic Neuropathy Associated with Methyl Bromide Intoxication" — Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society, December 2016, Vol. 57, No. 12, pp. 1987–1993
- "The Efficacy of Brinzolamide 1%/Brimonidine 0.2% Fixed Combination in Normal Tension Glaucoma" — Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society, October 2016, Vol. 57, No. 10, pp. 1619–1624
- "Preoperative Factors Affecting the Visual Outcome after Vitrectomy in Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment" — Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society, September 2016, Vol. 57, No. 9, pp. 1378–1385
- "The Preference of Lid Height and Laterality with an Ocular Prosthesis in Korean Patients" — Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society, April 2019, Vol. 60, No. 4, pp. 308–314
Clinical interests
Discussing your priorities with Dr. Hyun-Uk 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. Hyun-Uk 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. Hyun-Uk Shin practises
Busan BGSS Eye Clinic
8F~11F, Ion City Building, 74 Seomyeon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Korea
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