Where does Dr. Kim Yoon Kyung practise?
Dr. Kim Yoon Kyung practises at Jamsil Samsung Eye Clinic in Seoul. The published clinical interests include Retinal Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) Lens Fitting. The professional background below distinguishes training and previous roles from current clinical interests.
Professional background
- Master's Degree in Medicine
- Graduated from Soonchunhyang University School of Medicine
- Master's Degree in Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Soonchunhyang University
- Ophthalmologist, Soonchunhyang University Hospital
- Former Director, Woori Yonsei Eye Clinic
- Korean Ophthalmological Society
- Korean Association of Ophthalmologists
- Korean Optometric Society
- Korean Contact Lens Society
- Korean External Eye Disease Society (KEEDS)
- Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure and Trans-Lamina Cribrosa Pressure Difference in Open-Angle Glaucoma: KNHANES V — Journal of Korean Ophthalmological Society, 2016;57(9):1392-1399
- Simultaneous Recording of Flash Electroretinography and Visual Evoked Potential in Vitreous Hemorrhage with Diabetic Retinopathy — Journal of Korean Ophthalmological Society, 2017;58(3):305-312
- Nestin Expression in the Adult Mouse Retina with Pharmaceutically Induced Retinal Degeneration — Journal of Korean Medical Science, Feb 2017;32(2):343-351 — DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2017.32.2.343
- Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography Findings of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease — Journal of Korean Ophthalmological Society, 2015;56(7):1127-1133
Clinical interests
Discussing your priorities with Dr. Kim Yoon Kyung
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. Kim Yoon Kyung, 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. Kim Yoon Kyung 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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