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Dr. Won Yeo Kyoung

Dr. Won Yeo Kyoung practices at SNU Eye Clinic, with a published focus on corneal and external-eye disease and refractive surgery.

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Dr. Won Yeo Kyoung

Where does Dr. Won Yeo Kyoung practise?

Dr. Won Yeo Kyoung practises at SNU Eye Clinic in Seoul. The published clinical interests include SMILE Vision Correction, Cataract Removal Surgery, LASIK Eye Surgery for Vision Correction. The professional background below distinguishes training and previous roles from current clinical interests.

Professional background

Professional background

The doctor completed internship and residency training at Chungnam National University Hospital.

The profile also records a fellowship in corneal and external-eye disease and refractive surgery at Samsung Medical Center, followed by a clinical-professor role there.

Clinical discussion

The listed treatment areas include LASIK, cataract care and other vision-correction options. Corneal health and the ocular surface are important parts of an assessment for patients who want to reduce reliance on glasses.

Explain dry-eye symptoms, contact-lens tolerance and previous eye treatment. Ask which examination findings support the recommended procedure, whether any eye-surface problem should be treated first and what follow-up will be required during your stay in Korea.

  • The doctor completed internship and residency training at Chungnam National University Hospital.
  • The profile also records a fellowship in corneal and external-eye disease and refractive surgery at Samsung Medical Center, followed by a clinical-professor role there.

Clinical interests

SMILE Vision CorrectionCataract Removal SurgeryLASIK Eye Surgery for Vision CorrectionICL or Artiflex Lens Implantation Surgery

Discussing your priorities with Dr. Won Yeo Kyoung

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. Won Yeo Kyoung, 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. Won Yeo Kyoung practises

SNU Eye Clinic

3rd and 12th floors, ICT Tower, 624 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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