Ophthalmology
The Department of Ophthalmology at the Samsung Medical Center is the biggest ophthalmologic hospital in Korea with over 110,000 outpatients and 6,000 procedures annually, and the best medical personnel provide the finest medical service.
Major areas of treatment / Clinics
We are subdivided into the retinal, anterior segment, glaucoma, oculoplastic surgery, and pediatric/strabismus/neuro-ophthalmology sections
Strong points
1. Retinal Section
The Retinal Section provides medical care to more than 25,000 patients annually, and boasts first-rate treatment in Korea. We are equipped with top-class devices, such as spectral domain-optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), fluorescein fundus photography, ultrasonography, and wide-field fundus imaging devices to improve our diagnostic accuracy, and pattern scanning lasers such as the PASCAL laser to reduce pain and maximize the effect of laser treatment for various retinal disorders. Also, we perform surgery of the retina and vitreous body using micro-incisions and non-suture procedures to achieve shorter hospitalization due to reduced post-operative pain and rapid recovery. In addition, we provide specialized medical care for macular diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, central serous chorioretinopathy, and myopic macular degeneration, with excellent treatment results. Our treatment results for retinopathy of prematurity in extremely premature babies are also first- class.
2. Anterior Segment Section
The Anterior Segment Section performs more than 2,000 cataract operations, over 400 eyesight correction procedures, and approximately 70 cases of corneal transplantations annually, and boasts the most surgical cases and success rates in the nation. We perform cataract surgery with the most advanced technology including astigmatism correction or presbyopia correction to achieve the best visual acuity. In the eyesight correction center, we performed LASIK, LASEK, and phakic intraocular lens implantation surgery. We are equipped with cutting-edge equipment and perform safe and effective correction for myopia, astigmatism, and hyperopia to meet the best possible target eyesight. In the field of corneal transplantation, we perform penetrating keratoplasty, lamellar keratoplasty such as DALK or DSEK, etc. We apply various customized corneal transplantation methods and treatments to fit various diseases and the patient’s status to achieve good results.
3. Glaucoma Section
The Glaucoma Section treats over 15,000 outpatients annually and has the most patients and surgical cases in Korea. We perform the most number of procedures for glaucoma in the nation, and also perform surgery for intractable and congenital glaucoma. We provide medical care for various diseases including normal tension glaucoma, primary open angle glaucoma, chronic angle closure glaucoma and congenital glaucoma in our clinic. We are equipped with up-to-date glaucoma testing devices and provide the best medical care for glaucoma patients who need long-term follow-up with our broad experience and know-how.
4. Oculoplastic Surgery Section
Oculoplastic surgery is a specialized field of ophthalmology which includes various surgical procedures that deal with the orbit (eye socket), eyelids, lacrimal apparatus, and the face. As plastic surgery of the periorbital region requires consideration of not only aesthetic aspects but also eyesight and various functions of the eye for treatment, a board-certified ophthalmologist performs oculoplastic surgery. The Oculoplastic Surgery Section provides care for over 10,000 outpatients and performs more than 1,000 cases of surgery annually, which are first-class in Korea. Also, we run a separate Filler and Botox Injection Clinic to provide medical service to patients who want treatment for functional ophthalmologic disorders such as blepharospasms and aesthetic treatment.
5. Pediatric/Strabismus/Neuro-ophthalmology Section
The Pediatric/Strabismus/Neuro-ophthalmology Section provides medical care to over 17,000 patients and performs over 600 procedures for strabismus annually, which is one of the biggest in the nation. With experience in various surgical procedures we perform safe and precise surgery for various strabismus patients based on our techniques and know-how.
Proper correction of the most common ophthalmologic disorders such as myopia, astigmatism, and hyperopia in childhood is very important in the development of eyesight. At the Samsung Medical Center we provide treatment and preventive management of amblyopia through early diagnosis and treatment of ametropia. We also provide comprehensive medical care for various neuro-ophthalmologic diseases including optic neuritis, ischemic optic neuropathy, hereditary optic neuropathy, and papilledema through close co-operation with relevant departments, and provide accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment.