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Dr. Cha Deok Sun

Dr. Cha Deok Sun practises at Jamsil Samsung Eye Clinic in Seoul. The clinic lists clinical interests in ICL or Artiflex Lens Implantation Surgery, Presbyopia Correction Treatment, Cataract Diagnosis and Treatment, LASIK Eye Surgery for Vision Correction.

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Dr. Cha Deok Sun

Where does Dr. Cha Deok Sun practise?

Dr. Cha Deok Sun practises at Jamsil Samsung Eye Clinic in Seoul. The published clinical interests include ICL or Artiflex Lens Implantation Surgery, Presbyopia Correction Treatment, Cataract Diagnosis and Treatment. The professional background below distinguishes training and previous roles from current clinical interests.

Professional background

  • Ph.D. in Medicine
  • Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, Korea University Hospital
  • Clinical Fellow in Cornea and Cataract, Seoul National University
  • 2nd Place, Poster Presentation, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, 2016
  • Korean Ophthalmological Society and Korean Association of Ophthalmologists
  • Korean Contact Lens Society
  • Korean Optometric Society
  • Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  • Results of Bilateral Lateral Rectus Recession Without Reduction in 25 Prism Diopter Intermittent Exotropia with Lateral Incomitance — Pediatric Ophthalmology Oral Presentation, 102nd Annual Academic Conference, 2009
  • Effect of Medial Rectus Resection According to the Amount of Unilateral Lateral Rectus Recession in Exotropia Surgery — Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology Oral Presentation, 103rd Annual Academic Conference, 2010
  • Effects of Eye Registration on Astigmatism Correction in Surface Laser Ablation — Journal of Korean Ophthalmological Society, 2010;51(6):809-815
  • Case of Congenital Absence of the Superior Oblique Muscle Treated with Anterior and Nasal Transposition of the Inferior Oblique Muscle — Journal of Korean Ophthalmological Society, 2010;51(7):1032-1035
  • Clinical Findings of Constant Exotropia Developed from Intermittent Exotropia — Journal of Korean Ophthalmological Society, 2011;52(4):462-465

Clinical interests

ICL or Artiflex Lens Implantation SurgeryPresbyopia Correction TreatmentCataract Diagnosis and TreatmentLASIK Eye Surgery for Vision CorrectionVision Correction Procedures

Discussing your priorities with Dr. Cha Deok Sun

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. Cha Deok Sun, 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. Cha Deok Sun practises

Jamsil Samsung Eye Clinic

Jamsil Samsung Eye Clinic 7F, Seokyeong Bldg, 114 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05558, Republic of Korea

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