Dr. Hyun-Ah Kim

Professional background

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
• Residency in Ophthalmology, Catholic Medical Center
• Retina Fellowship, Department of Ophthalmology, Asan Medical Center
• Director, Seoul BGSS Eye Clinic
• Adjunct Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
• Adjunct Associate Professor (Outpatient), Department of Ophthalmology, Ulsan University College of Medicine
• Clinical Advisory Consultant, Department of Ophthalmology, Asan Medical Center
• Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society
• Member, Korean Retina Society
• Member, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
• "Clinical Characteristics and Prognosis of Fuchs Dystrophy According to COL8A2 Gene Mutation Status," Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society , 2017;58(4):380–386
• "Differential Association of Metabolic Risk Factors with Open Angle Glaucoma According to Obesity in a Korean Population," Scientific Reports , 2016;6:38283
• "A Case of Sclerocorneal Cyst in a 4-Year-Old Female," Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society , 2015;56(4):602–606
• "Gender Differences in the Association of Insulin Resistance with Metabolic Risk Factors among Korean Adolescents: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2008–2010," Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice , 2013;99(1):54–62

Clinical interests

Discussing your priorities with Dr. Hyun-Ah Kim

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-Ah Kim, 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-Ah Kim practises

Seoul BGSS Eye Clinic

2F, 6F, 7F, 823, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu

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