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Meet our ICL & vision correction specialists

Board-certified ophthalmologists with decades of experience in lens implantation, SMILE, LASIK/LASEK and refractive cataract surgery.

Vision correction since 1994 Yonsei-trained surgeons English-speaking team
B&VIIT Eye Center ophthalmologist examining a patient
Since 1994 31+ years of vision correction
Quick answer

ICL surgery at B&VIIT Eye Center Gangnam is performed and supervised by experienced ophthalmologists including Dr. Kim Jin-guk, Dr. In-sik Lee and Dr. Ik-hee Ryu, whose training includes Yonsei University Severance Hospital and international fellowships.

Meet our medical team

31 Years of Vision Correction Expertise

Introducing the highly experienced medical team at B&VIIT Eye Center — trusted by countless patients over the years. Backed by decades of clinical know-how, our specialists in vision correction, cataract surgery, retina care and glaucoma deliver lifelong eye health and clarity you can count on.

1994 Founded
31+ Years of experience
3 Lead ICL surgeons
B&VIIT Eye Center medical team of ophthalmologists in Gangnam, Seoul
Dr. Kim Jin-guk, ophthalmologist at B&VIIT Eye Center Gangnam
Representative Director · CEO of B&VIIT Eye Center

Dr. Kim Jin-guk

Board-certified LASIK & LASEK Presbyopia surgery

Education & credentials

  • Board-certified Ophthalmologist
  • Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine
  • Master's Degree in Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine
  • Ph.D. in Ophthalmology, Dong-A University Graduate School
  • Completed LASIK Fellowship at Yale University, USA
  • Completed Excimer Fellowship at Dresden University, Germany
  • Member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)
  • Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
  • Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
  • Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
  • Founder of Bright World Eye Clinic, introduced LASEK and presbyopia surgery in Korea
  • Former Visiting Professor, Dong-A University Department of Ophthalmology
Dr. In-sik Lee, ophthalmologist at B&VIIT Eye Center Gangnam
Ophthalmologist · Refractive & cataract specialist

Dr. In-sik Lee

Refractive cataract SMILE Lens implantation (ICL)

Education & credentials

  • MD, Ph.D. in Medicine at Yonsei Univ.
  • Ophthalmologist at Yonsei Univ. Severance Hospital
  • Professor of Yonsei Univ. Severance Hospital
  • Member of ASCRS (American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery)
  • Former supervisor of Siloam Eye Hospital
  • Professor at KAIST Clinic Pappalardo Center
  • Performed vision correction surgery for his daughters in 2011 & 2013
Dr. Ik-hee Ryu, ophthalmologist at B&VIIT Eye Center Gangnam
Ophthalmologist · Lens implantation specialist

Dr. Ik-hee Ryu

Lens implantation (ICL) Laser vision correction SMILE

Education & credentials

  • MD, MS in Medicine at Yonsei Univ.
  • Ophthalmologist and adjunct professor at Yonsei Univ. Severance Hospital
  • Assigned partner doctor of Amaris laser global research center (only doctor in Korea)
  • Advisory doctor of Korean Medical Assoc.
  • Executive director of Korean Ophthalmologists Assoc.
  • Received vision correction surgery himself in 2007
  • Performed refractive cataract surgery for his father

Night vision: before vs. after ICL

Simulated view of city lights at night — glare and halos before correction compared with the sharper, cleaner view many ICL patients describe.

Before ICL: simulated night vision with glare and halos around city lights
Before
After ICL: simulated clearer night vision of Seoul city lights
After

Illustrative simulation only. Individual results vary and depend on a full pre-operative examination.

Medical disclaimer: this page provides general information and does not replace a personal consultation. Eligibility, results and risks for ICL surgery can only be determined after a comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist.