Gangnam

CLEAR Seoul Eye Clinic

Foreigner-Friendly

LASIK & SMILE Surgery Center in Gangnam

☎︎ +82-02-533-7778

Why Choose Gangnam

Clear Seoul Eye Clinic?

At Gangnam Clear Eye Clinic, your vision comes first. Our clinic combines medical precision with personalized care, ensuring every patient receives the safest and most effective treatment possible. Here’s what makes us stand out:

👁️ Advanced Vision Correction Technology

We use the latest generation of LASIK, LASEK, and SMILE equipment—trusted worldwide for accuracy, comfort, and fast recovery.

🧠 Experienced Ophthalmology Specialists

Our team has years of focused experience in refractive surgery and eye health management, offering expert diagnosis and precision treatment planning.

💎 Personalized Eye Analysis

No two eyes are the same. We perform a comprehensive eye mapping and corneal analysis to design a custom procedure that matches your vision needs.

🏥 Safe, Modern Facilities

Our clinic in Gangnam features clean, high-standard operating suites and post-treatment rooms that meet international safety protocols.

🌟 Patient-Centered Care

From the first consultation to post-surgery follow-ups, our English-friendly staff ensure a comfortable, transparent, and reassuring experience every step of the way.

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We always put patient-centered care as our highest priority


We are committed to providing the highest standard of medical care.

With highly experienced medical professionals and advanced technology,
we deliver
precise examinations and surgeries to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Idea of
CLEAR SEOUL Ophthalmology

SAFE, We prioritize patient safety.
  CARE, We treat patients with empathy.
  BEST, We treat with the most accurate diagnosis and the best equipment.
MIND, We treat patients with the art of benevolent on top of the art of medicine.


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Dr. Tae-Hyung Lim, Eye Specialist
[Clear Seoul Eye Clinic]

CLEAR SEOUL EYE CLINIC PHILOSOPHY

The medical philosophy of Clear Seoul Eye Clinic is built on a foundation of continuous learning and the pursuit of medical knowledge.

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SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction)
A vision correction surgery that minimizes corneal incision, allowing for faster recovery and stable visual improvement.

Vision Correction
We correct myopia, astigmatism, and hyperopia using personalized methods such as LASIK, LASEK, and lens implantation (ICL) based on each patient’s eye condition.

Presbyopia & Cataract
A treatment that removes the clouded natural lens and implants an artificial intraocular lens, restoring vision while improving presbyopia symptoms.

Dry Eye Treatment
Through detailed evaluation of the tear film and ocular surface, we provide customized treatments such as IPL therapy and punctal plug treatment.

Retina & Glaucoma Care
Using comprehensive diagnostic testing and medication or laser treatment, we focus on early detection and management of retinal diseases and optic nerve damage.

Trust Your Vision To Experienced, Caring, Gangnam Clear seoul eye surgeons using the finest vision correction Technology Available.

SMILE LASIK - LASIK - LASEK - CATARACT SURGERY - ICL SURGERY - EYE EXAM

Welcome to Gangnam Seoul Clear Eye Clinic, a trusted industry leader in advanced vision correction. Known for its unmatched expertise and proven track record, our clinic has been a top-choice for patients seeking cutting-edge treatments tailored to their unique needs.

With a commitment to global standards and patient-centered care, we offer highly skilled professionals, leading-edge technology, and clinically proven solutions. Our well-established reputation is built on delivering exceptional results and ensuring patient satisfaction guaranteed.

Experience comprehensive care in world-class facilities, where innovative techniques meet personalized attention. Join the thousands who have trusted us to achieve brighter, clearer vision with best-in-class services designed just for you.


10 Reasons to Visit Gangnam Clear Seoul Eye Clinic 😎


  • Tired of foggy glasses in Seoul’s steamy saunas? 🥵🕶️ Time for SMILE LASIK!
  • Squinting at the K-pop concert? 🎤🤓 Get LASIK and see your idols crystal clear!
  • Trying to spot your soulmate at a Gangnam club? 💃🕺 LASEK will help you find love at first sight!
  • Lost in translation reading Korean menus? 🍜🧐 LASIK to the rescue!
  • Fed up with fumbling for contacts after a late-night noraebang session? 🎤🎶 Get LASIK, and wake up ready!
  • Can't read the price tag on those luxury bags? 👜💰 See the deals (or the damage) with SMILE LASIK!
  • Blinded by Seoul’s neon lights? 🌆😵‍💫 Get LASIK, and enjoy the city’s glow!
  • Struggling to spot your luggage at Incheon Airport? ✈️🎒 LASIK will have you eyeing your bag in no time!
  • Missed a photo op at Namsan Tower? 🗼📸 Clear your vision with LASEK for picture-perfect moments!
  • Tired of squinting at those cute K-drama subtitles? 📺👓 Get cataract surgery and binge-watch away!

OUR MEDICAL STAFF

We show differentiated “results” with our premium treatment system and

clinically experienced medical staff.

Medical Director

Tae-Hyung Lim, MD, PhD

Education & Professional Experience

  • Graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine
  • Internship, Asan Medical Center, Seoul / Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
  • Clinical Fellowship in Ophthalmology (Cornea & Cataract), Seoul National University Hospital

Previous Positions

  • Former Director, LASIK & LASEK Center, Hangil Eye Hospital
  • Former Professor & Director of Medical Education, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine
  • Former Academic Director, Korean Ophthalmological Practitioners Society
  • Former Director, NoonE Smile Eye Clinic, Gangnam
  • Former Director, IOK Eye Clinic, Gangnam

Professional Activities

  • Director, Clear SMILE Training Center
  • Certified Supervising Ophthalmologist

Professional Memberships

  • Full Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)
  • Full Member, Korean Optometric Society
  • Full Member, Korean Contact Lens Research Society
  • Full Member, Korean Cornea Society
  • Full Member, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
  • Full Member, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)
  • Full Member, Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

Certifications

  • Certified Surgeon, ZEISS SMILE (ReLEx SMILE)
  • Certified Surgeon, ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens)

Medical Director

Jaeyoung Kim, MD

Education & Clinical Training

  • Graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine
  • Residency in Ophthalmology & Clinical Instructor (Cornea), Asan Medical Center, Seoul

Academic & Clinical Experience

  • Former Professor of Ophthalmology (Cornea), Chungbuk National University Hospital
  • Former Director, Seoul Dam Eye Clinic

International Training

  • Visiting Training Program, Flaum Eye Institute, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
  • Clinical Training Program, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Professional Memberships

  • Full Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)
  • Full Member, Korean Optometric Society
  • Full Member, Korean Contact Lens Research Society
  • Full Member, Korean Cornea Society
  • Full Member, Corneal Disease Research Society
  • Full Member, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
  • Full Member, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)
  • Full Member, Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

Certifications

  • Certified Surgeon, ZEISS ReLEx SMILE
  • Certified Surgeon, ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens)

Research & Publications

  • Author of 19 peer-reviewed publications in SCI(E)-indexed international journals


Medical Director

Jayoung Lee, MD

Education & Clinical Training

  • Graduated from Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine
  • Graduate Program in Cornea and External Eye Disease, Soonchunhyang University
  • Clinical Fellowship in Ophthalmology (Cornea & Cataract), Seoul National University Hospital

Clinical Experience

  • Former Chief of Ophthalmology, Soonchunhyang University Hospital

Professional Memberships

  • Full Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)
  • Full Member, Korean Optometric Society
  • Full Member, Korean Contact Lens Research Society
  • Full Member, Korean Dry Eye Society (KEEDS)
  • Full Member, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
  • Full Member, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)
  • Full Member, Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)
  • Full Member, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

Specialty Clinic

  • Myopia Control Clinic (Ortho-K / Dream Lens, Myoguard)


Explore Our Clinic

Advanced Diagnostic System
State-of-the-Art Equipment

SMILE - LASEK- ICL -CATARACT