Where does Dr. Jong-Ho Lee practise?
Dr. Jong-Ho Lee practises at Seoul BGSS Eye Clinic in Seoul. The published clinical interests include SMILE Vision Correction, Presbyopia Correction Treatment, Cataract Diagnosis and Treatment. The professional background below distinguishes training and previous roles from current clinical interests.
Professional background
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Pusan National University College of Medicine
- Ph.D., Ophthalmology
- Fellowship, Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA
- Founder, Representative Director & CEO, BGSS Eye Clinic
- Senior Global Head & Director, R&D Center
- Director, Vision Care
- Ophthalmic regenerative medicine
- Operates Ministry of Health and Welfare–designated advanced regenerative medicine institution
- Regular Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society
- Member, Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Member, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Board Member, Korean Medical Laser Society
- Board Member, Korean Disabled People's Association
- Vice President, Korea Global Healthcare Association
- Board Member, Gangnam Medical Tourism Association
- Visiting Professor, College of Medicine, Konkuk University
- Visiting Professor, School of Medicine, Gachon University
- Adjunct Professor, Sungkyunkwan University
- Outcomes after Implantable Contact Lens for Moderate to High Myopia, J Korea Ophthalmol Soc , 45(3), 2004
Clinical interests
Discussing your priorities with Dr. Jong-Ho Lee
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. Jong-Ho Lee, 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. Jong-Ho Lee practises
Seoul BGSS Eye Clinic
2F, 6F, 7F, 823, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu
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