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Dr. Hee-jung Kim

Dr. Hee-jung Kim practises at Good Person Eye Clinic in Busan. The clinic lists clinical interests in SMILE Vision Correction, Retinal Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Cataract Diagnosis and Treatment, Comprehensive Eye Disease Care.

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Dr. Hee-jung Kim

Where does Dr. Hee-jung Kim practise?

Dr. Hee-jung Kim practises at Good Person Eye Clinic in Busan. The published clinical interests include SMILE Vision Correction, Retinal Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Cataract Diagnosis and Treatment. The professional background below distinguishes training and previous roles from current clinical interests.

Professional background

  • Graduated from Inje University College of Medicine
  • Completed Ophthalmology Residency at Ilsan Paik Hospital
  • Chief Director, Good People Eye Clinic
  • Former Head of Ophthalmology, Seoul Hospital
  • Former Director, Bright Kim Ophthalmology Clinic
  • Former Director, Gyeongju Bright Eye Clinic
  • Regular Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)
  • Regular Member, Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)
  • Full Member, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS)
  • Regular Member, Korean External Eye Disorders Society (KEEDS)
  • Regular Member, Korean Society of Contact Lenses
  • Regular Member, Korean Optometric Association

Clinical interests

SMILE Vision CorrectionRetinal Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentCataract Diagnosis and TreatmentComprehensive Eye Disease CareGlaucoma Diagnosis and ManagementDry Eye Syndrome TreatmentLens Implantation SurgeryPediatric Eye Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

Discussing your priorities with Dr. Hee-jung 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. Hee-jung 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. Hee-jung Kim practises

Good Person Eye Clinic

15th–17th Floors, 10 Seomyeonmunhwa-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan

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