Where does Dr. Il-Young Jung practise?
Dr. Il-Young Jung practises at Seoul BGSS Eye Clinic in Seoul. The published clinical interests include Retinal Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Cataract Diagnosis and Treatment, Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management. The professional background below distinguishes training and previous roles from current clinical interests.
Professional background
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Ph.D.
- M.D. in Ophthalmology, Catholic University of Korea
- Internship, Catholic Medical Center
- Ophthalmology Residency, Catholic Medical Center
- Retina Fellowship, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea
- Director, Seoul BGSS Eye Clinic
- Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society
- Member, Korean Uveitis Society (KUS)
- Member, Korean Cataract and Refractive Surgery Society
- Member, Korean Contact Lens Society
- "Pigmented Paravenous Retinochoroidal Atrophy: A Case Report Supported by Multimodal Imaging Studies," Medicina (Kaunas) , 2021;57(12):1382
- "Glucose-Regulated Protein 78 in the Aqueous Humor in Diabetic Macular Edema Patients," Medicine , 2018;97(45):e12757
- "Association between Psychological Stress and Glaucoma: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2008–2012," Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society , 2018;59(8):745–751
Clinical interests
Discussing your priorities with Dr. Il-Young Jung
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. Il-Young Jung, 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. Il-Young Jung practises
Seoul BGSS Eye Clinic
2F, 6F, 7F, 823, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu
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