Lim Sung-hyup, MD
Dr. Lim Sung-hyup (임성협) is an ophthalmologist at GS Eye Center in Seoul. A former clinical assistant professor at Inje University Busan Paik Hospital with retina fellowship training, Dr. Lim performs cataract surgery and the full refractive lineup - SMILE Pro, SMILE LASIK, SILK, LASIK, LASEK and lens implantation - with surgeon certifications from ZEISS and STAAR.
What does Dr. Lim operate on?
Dr. Lim's published scope covers every laser platform the clinic runs plus cataract surgery, with one of the longest certification lists on the team across ICL and premium lens platforms.
- Former clinical assistant professor, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital
- Retina fellowship, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital
- ZEISS SMILE-certified surgeon · STAAR ICL & Aqua ICL surgeon
- Member: KOS · KEEDS · KSCRS · AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
Where did Dr. Lim train and work?
| Area | Credential |
|---|---|
| Hospital | Clinical assistant professor, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital |
| Hospital | Retina fellowship, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital |
| Research | Researcher, Ocular Neovascular Disease Research Center |
| Research | Researcher, Medical Device Clinical Trial Center |
Which certifications does Dr. Lim hold?
Society memberships first, then surgeon certifications for the laser and lens platforms used at the clinic.
| Type | Certification |
|---|---|
| Laser | ZEISS SMILE-certified ophthalmic surgeon (Germany) |
| Laser | Lensar Laser System surgeon |
| Lens | STAAR ICL & Aqua ICL surgeon (USA) |
| Lens | EVO+ VISIAN TICL skilled-surgeon recognition (STAAR) |
| Lens | FINEVISION Excellent Surgeon designation |
| IOL | Official doctor certification: AT LISA tri · LARA · PanOptix · Elana · Gemetric · Precizon Go |
When is Dr. Lim in clinic?
As published on the clinic's Korean site. Wednesdays are closed; every other day runs clinic and surgery, morning and afternoon.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Clinic · Surgery | Clinic · Surgery | Closed | Clinic · Surgery | Clinic · Surgery | Clinic · Surgery |
| Afternoon | Clinic · Surgery | Clinic · Surgery | Closed | Clinic · Surgery | Clinic · Surgery | Clinic · Surgery |
Questions about Dr. Lim Sung-hyup
Cataract surgery plus the full refractive range: SMILE Pro, SMILE LASIK, SILK, LASIK and LASEK, and lens implantation.
The clinic stocks several phakic lens and premium IOL platforms so the lens can be matched to the eye, not the other way round. Dr. Lim holds surgeon or official-doctor certifications across STAAR ICL, EVO+ VISIAN TICL, FINEVISION, AT LISA tri, LARA, PanOptix, Elana, Gemetric and Precizon Go.
Yes. Before joining GS Eye Center, Dr. Lim was a clinical assistant professor at Inje University Busan Paik Hospital, completed a retina fellowship there, and worked as a researcher at an ocular neovascular disease research center and a medical device clinical trial center.
Every day except Wednesday, including Saturday - useful if your Seoul stay spans a weekend. Start with the free online consultation and the coordinator will build your visit around these days.