Outstanding Ophthalmic Medical Technology in Korea
Korea is a medical advanced country, especially in ophthalmology, offering the best clinical environment with state-of-the-art medical equipment and expert medical staff. From LASIK, LASEK, cataract surgery, to retinal disease treatment, personalized patient-centered care is provided through advanced technology and precise diagnostics. Foreign patients can also comfortably receive treatment with multilingual consultation and medical interpretation services.
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Globally recognized level of Korean ophthalmology
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Adoption of the latest diagnostic and treatment equipment
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Foreign patient-friendly multilingual consultation system
Location and Accessibility of Saint Mary’s Jin Eye Center
Saint Mary’s Jin Eye Center is located at 337 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, just a 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 5. The hospital occupies the 1st, 4th, and 5th floors, offering a pleasant environment with convenient wheelchair-accessible entrances for people with disabilities.
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Convenient location near Seoul Gangnam Station
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Clinical spaces on 1st, 4th, and 5th floors
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Guaranteed accessibility for disabled patients (wheelchair accessible)
Advanced Equipment and Distinguished Vision Correction Surgery
Saint Mary’s Jin Eye Center is equipped with the latest 7th generation “ELITA SILK” Silk Smile LASIK system from Johnson & Johnson, USA, providing safe vision correction surgery that minimizes patient pain and promotes rapid recovery.
In 2022, the hospital introduced Korea’s first ALCON CLAREON PANOPTIX multifocal intraocular lens, performing customized cataract surgeries based on over 10,000 successful cases using mix-and-match expertise.
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Adoption of 7th generation Silk Smile LASIK equipment
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Procedures minimizing pain and enabling fast recovery
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First in Korea to introduce multifocal intraocular lenses
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Personalized cataract mix-and-match surgery know-how
Specialized Medical Staff and Comprehensive Ophthalmic Care
The center has three specialized ophthalmologists, including the director who specializes in cataracts and retinal diseases, offering professional diagnosis and treatment in the following areas:
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Diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, retinal diseases, and glaucoma
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IPL laser treatment for dry eyes
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Multifocal cataract surgery for presbyopia
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Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) insertion and vision correction surgery
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Comprehensive eye exams and customized treatment plans
Advanced Medical Equipment and State-of-the-Art Surgical Systems
Saint Mary’s Jin Eye Center is the first in Korea to adopt advanced German equipment from Zeiss and OCULUS, enabling ultra-precise ocular measurement and 3D corneal tomography for accurate diagnostics. The world’s first intelligent premium cataract surgery device, Centurion, minimizes patient pain and maximizes surgical safety.
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Zeiss IOL MASTER 700 laser ocular biometer
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OCULUS PENTACAM HR 3D corneal tomography
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Zeiss LUMERA surgical microscope
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World’s first Centurion premium cataract surgery system
Various Vision Correction and Presbyopia Treatment Programs
The hospital provides the latest vision correction surgeries such as 7th generation Silk Smile LASIK, Amaris TodayLASEK, and Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) surgery. Customized vision restoration is supported through multifocal intraocular lenses for presbyopia.
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Latest version of Silk Smile LASIK
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All-laser TodayLASEK
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Personalized ICL surgery
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Multifocal cataract surgery and presbyopia treatment
Retina and Glaucoma Specialty Clinic
Saint Mary’s Jin Eye Center offers comprehensive examination and treatment for various retinal and intraocular pressure diseases, including macular degeneration, floaters, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusion, central serous chorioretinopathy, uveitis, and glaucoma.
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Focused treatment of macular degeneration and retinal diseases
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Management of diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma
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Cutting-edge diagnostic equipment and personalized treatment plans
Pediatric Myopia and Dry Eye Clinics
The pediatric myopia clinic provides effective control of myopia progression for children and adolescents using Dream lenses, MySite lenses, and MyoGuard eye drops. The dry eye clinic offers treatments such as Lumenis M22 IPL laser therapy, intravenous therapy, and conjunctival relaxation surgery to improve symptoms.
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Myopia progression control treatments
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Specialized lenses and pharmacological treatments for myopia
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IPL laser and intravenous therapies for dry eye
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Symptom relief through conjunctival relaxation surgery
Operating Hours and Consultation Languages
Saint Mary’s Jin Eye Center operates from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday, with extended hours until 7:00 PM on Fridays. Saturdays are open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and the center is closed on Sundays. Consultation is available in English, Chinese, Mongolian, and Arabic, ensuring comfortable access for foreign patients.
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Monday to Thursday: 09:00 – 18:00 (Lunch break 13:00–14:00)
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Friday: 09:00 – 19:00
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Saturday: 09:00 – 15:00
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Sunday: Closed
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Multilingual support: English, Chinese, Mongolian, Arabic
Nearby Attractions and Amenities
Near Saint Mary’s Jin Eye Center are popular restaurants and cafes such as Bongpiyang, Coffee Jiin, and Daeryeodo, where patients can relax and enjoy cultural experiences before or after treatment.
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Bongpiyang (53 Gangnam-daero 53-gil, Seocho-gu)
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Coffee Jiin (51 Gangnam-daero 51-gil, Seocho-gu)
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Daeryeodo (118 Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu)
Patient-Centered and Sincere Medical Philosophy
Saint Mary’s Jin Eye Center treats each patient like family, promising the best care. The medical team includes visiting professors from the Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. The center rejects factory-style surgeries, offering heartfelt and customized treatments.
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Personalized treatment plans
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Commitment to being a “100-year ophthalmology clinic”
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Use of top-tier medical equipment and materials
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Prioritization of patient safety and satisfaction
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