Where does Dr. Sung-Woo Lee practise?
Dr. Sung-Woo Lee practises at GS Eye Center in Seoul. The published clinical interests include SMILE Vision Correction, Lens Implantation Surgery, Presbyopia Correction Treatment. The professional background below distinguishes training and previous roles from current clinical interests.
Professional background
- Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital
- Chief of Ophthalmology & Medical Director, Chuncheon Armed Forces Hospital
- Military Medical Officer, 702nd Special Forces Regiment (ROKA)
- Medical Review Officer, Armed Forces Medical Command
- Researcher, Medical Device Clinical Trial Center
- Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)
- Member, Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)
- Member, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
- Member, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)
- Member, Korean Contact Lens Study Society (KCLSS)
- Member, Korea Cornea Society (KCS)
- External Relations Director, Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)
- Education Director, Korean Contact Lens Society (18th term)
- Research Director, Korean Dry Eye Society
- Researcher at Medical Device Clinical Trial Center
- Certificate of ReLEx SMILE Surgeon from Carl Zeiss, Germany
Clinical interests
Discussing your priorities with Dr. Sung-Woo 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. Sung-Woo 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. Sung-Woo Lee practises
GS Eye Center
8th, 15th, and 16th Floors, Mijin Plaza, 390 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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