The retina does not
wait for you
Imaging, reading and diagnosis finished on the day you visit.
One retina specialist, from first scan to last check.
When a case needs tertiary care we refer without delay to Severance, Seoul National University Hospital, Asan Medical Center and Samsung Medical Center.
Some conditions are dangerous to hold on to.
What brings you here
You do not need to know the diagnosis. Start from the symptom.
Floaters, or a blur
right where you look
- Dark spots or threads appeared suddenly
- Straight lines look bent or the centre looks blurred
- Part of the field is covered as if by a curtain
- You have diabetes and have never had a retinal exam
New glasses, and
still a haze
- Everything looks as if seen through fog
- Lights flare badly at night
- Colours look dull and yellowed
- Bright daylight makes seeing harder, not easier
Artificial tears help,
but only for a moment
- A gritty, sandy feeling
- Eyes get heavy in the afternoon
- Stinging and frequent redness
- Watering for no clear reason
We look at the retina first
Whether you come for a cataract or for dryness, the order is the same.
The fundus and the macula are examined first.
Early retinal disease progresses regardless of what you feel.
Finding something hidden behind the complaint you came with
is what fifteen years in a university hospital was about.
Retina first
Whatever the complaint, the fundus and macula are checked first. Retinal disease hides behind other symptoms.
Finished in one visit
Imaging, reading and diagnosis are completed on the day. You do not come once to be tested and again for the result.
The same doctor
Reading, treatment and follow-up are done by one specialist. You will not have to explain your history again.
Referred when needed
If a case needs tertiary care we refer immediately. Buying time is part of the treatment.
Finding us
Allow 60 to 90 minutes for a full examination. Imaging, reading and diagnosis are completed in the same visit.
A retinal examination requires dilating drops. For three to four hours afterwards your eyes will be light sensitive and unfocused, and you should not drive yourself.
By the time you notice it,
it is usually late
If you suspect a retinal problem or need urgent care, please call.
Same day appointments are often possible.
Please call ahead to confirm availability and what to bring.