Damage builds quietly
Retinal disease takes vision gradually, as the nerve tissue of the retina changes. If your sight is already poor, you may not notice the point at which treatment became harder.
Retina & glaucoma
clinic in Seoul
Retinal disease is often silent. An exam is how you find it.
Sky Eye Clinic’s Retina Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul, examines and treats seven conditions of the retina and optic nerve, from macular degeneration to glaucoma. Every retina patient is examined by specialist Dr. Yu Hyeong-Gon.
Many of these diseases give no early warning. By the time your sight drops, the window for treatment may already be narrower, so start here: find your condition, learn the signs, and decide when to come in.
Why Now
Why a retinal exam should not wait
Early findings keep options open
An exam can pick up a problem before you feel anything, while more treatment choices are still available.
Sudden changes are urgent
A dark curtain over part of your view or a sudden loss of sight can mean retinal detachment or a blocked vessel. See an eye doctor promptly rather than waiting for it to pass.
Doctor
Who will examine you
Your retina consultation is with Dr. Yu Hyeong-Gon, director of the Retina Center. His clinical focus is the retina, the macula and uveitis.
- Professor at Seoul National University Hospital, 2001–2022
- Visiting professor at Harvard Medical School, UC Irvine and UC Davis
- Full member of the American Macula Society
- President of the Korean Behcet’s Disease Society
- Academic director of the Korean Uveitis Society and the Korean Retina Society
His full background is listed on the doctors page.
Approach
Three things we hold to
Equipment kept for the retina
We invest in imaging and laser tools set aside for retinal care, so every visit is held to the same standard.
Treatment sized to your eye
We do not add treatment you do not need. The plan follows what your eye shows, not a volume target.
Care that keeps learning
Our approach draws on ongoing research and academic work in eye health.
Equipment
Tools behind a retinal exam
Warning Signs
Signs that call for an exam
Book a retinal exam if you notice
- Floaters, or flashes like a camera flash
- A dark curtain over part of your vision
- Letters that wobble, or straight lines that bend
- A sudden loss of sight, even one that passes
- A field of view that slowly narrows, or weaker sight at night
Visit
Coming from abroad
Consultation at the Retina Center is free, and overseas and Korean patients are charged on the same fee schedule.
Professional interpreters for English, Japanese and Chinese work on site.
The clinic is in Seocho-gu, about 5 minutes from Nonhyeon Station. See directions, or send us your questions before you travel.
FAQ
Questions about the Retina Center
Which doctor treats retinal disease here?
Dr. Yu Hyeong-Gon, the retina specialist who directs the Retina Center. He was previously a professor at Seoul National University Hospital.
What conditions can I have checked?
Macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane, retinal vascular disease and glaucoma.
Should I wait until I have symptoms?
No. Many retinal diseases are silent at first, and by the time sight drops the ideal window for treatment may be gone. Checking early catches changes sooner.
Will someone translate for me?
Yes. Interpreters for English, Japanese and Chinese are on site. There is no charge for consultation, and international patients pay the same fees as Korean patients.
Conditions
Find your condition
01
Macular degeneration
Central vision fading. Dry and wet forms, injections and photodynamic laser.
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Diabetic retinopathy
Retinal damage from long-standing diabetes. Injection, laser and vitrectomy.
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Uveitis
Inflammation inside the eye, treated according to its cause.
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Retinal detachment
An emergency in which the retina lifts off the eye wall.
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Epiretinal membrane
A thin film on the retina that makes straight lines look wavy.
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Retinal vascular disease
Blocked retinal arteries and veins, with sudden or blurred vision loss.
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Glaucoma
Optic nerve damage that narrows your field of view.
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