Where does Dr. Hyo-Won Kim practise?
Dr. Hyo-Won Kim practises at Gangnam St. Mary's One Eye Clinic in Seoul. The published clinical interests include Lens Implantation Surgery, LASEK Eye Surgery for Vision Correction, SMILE Vision Correction. The professional background below distinguishes training and previous roles from current clinical interests.
Professional background
Professional background
His profile records a clinical-professor role in cornea and cataract ophthalmology at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital.
Earlier positions include director of Global Seoul Eye Clinic and head of ophthalmology at Hanil Hospital; an outpatient-professor appointment at Seoul St. Mary’s is also listed.
Clinical discussion
The clinic describes interests spanning vision correction, cataracts and broader eye care. Patients should ask whether an existing eye condition needs to be treated or stabilized before an elective procedure is considered.
Bring previous scans and prescriptions and explain your visual priorities. Discuss the reason for the recommended technique, alternatives and the likely need for glasses afterward. Agree on follow-up and a plan for sharing information with your regular ophthalmologist when you return home.
- His profile records a clinical-professor role in cornea and cataract ophthalmology at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital.
- Earlier positions include director of Global Seoul Eye Clinic and head of ophthalmology at Hanil Hospital; an outpatient-professor appointment at Seoul St. Mary’s is also listed.
Clinical interests
Discussing your priorities with Dr. Hyo-Won 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. Hyo-Won 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. Hyo-Won Kim practises
Gangnam St. Mary's One Eye Clinic
5 Gangnam-daero 85-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 2nd Floor, Daeyu Building, Gangnam St. Mary's One Eye Clinic
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