JC BITSOMANG EYE CLINIC — Healthy Eyes for a Brighter Life

About JC Bitsomang Eye Clinic

Always by your side, listening to every patient — that is the JC Bitsomang Eye Clinic we strive to be.

JC Bitsomang Eye Clinic Mission & Vision

Why JC Bitsomang

JC'S Convenience

JC'S Convenience

  • We have 1-Day Pass system from examination to surgery.
JC'S Comprehensiveness

JC'S Comprehensiveness

  • 6 Ophthalmologists in each specialty field can provide comprehensive care for all eye diseases.
  • Even if an emergency occurs, the retinal surgeon can quickly handle it.
JC'S Confidence

JC'S Confidence

  • Committed to clinical care since 1994
  • Accumulated Cataract, LASEK, ICL Cases Over 200,000
  • The super strong HEPA filter and ULPA filter is installed on the Operation Room's ceiling
  • *It filters out over 99.9% of all bacteria and viruses.

JC Bitsomang Philosophy

Promise-based cataract care cards
Ultra-precise diagnostic and surgical equipment
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SUPER-Precise Diagnosis & Surgical Facilities

LenSx ×2, Verion ×2, Centurion ×3

Ultra-clean surgical environment
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SUPER-Clean Surgical Environment

Ultra-sterile operating room

Advanced surgery in progress
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SUPER-Advanced Surgical Skills

Specialists from each subfield on staff

Promises of JC Bitsomang

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Promise from our doctors

Constant effort, best surgical outcomes

Through continuous pursuit of complete medicine, adoption of advanced technology and clinical research, we deliver patient-centered care with dependable surgical quality.

  • Extensive cataract surgery experience over 32 years
  • Specialized ophthalmologists in cornea, lens and retina
  • Research and technology adoption through global networks
High-precision diagnostic equipment
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Promise on diagnostic equipment

World Best No.1 diagnostic system

With precision equipment and analysis systems tailored to each eye condition, we pursue value beyond safety through highly optimized diagnostics.

  • Comprehensive 50-item ultra-precision eye exam
  • Latest equipment-driven diagnostic workflow
  • Bitsomang World Best 7 diagnostic devices
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Promise on surgery

Safety surgery system pursuing perfection

A clean-room process with five sterilization and disinfection steps is designed toward zero infection rate and consistently optimal outcomes.

  • Top surgeons with extensive surgical expertise
  • Nine operating rooms with sterile clean systems
  • Ultra-sterile OR management and strict protocols
Patient receiving post-eye-treatment care
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Promise on sharing & service

Delivering light and hope to underserved neighbors

For over 20 years, cataract medical missions have helped people regain sight. This social mission of JC Bitsomang continues every year.

  • More than 5,000 free sight-restoring surgeries in 22+ countries
  • Annual overseas medical mission activities

Awards & Certifications

JC Bitsomang Awards & Certifications

Seoul medical tourism partner certificate

2022. 1. 1

Selected as Seoul Medical Tourism Partner

Yeongdeungpo appointment certificate

2019. 12. 23

Appointed as Yeongdeungpo Medical Tourism Partner

International patient attraction registration

2017. 5. 24

Registered to attract international patients

Hypertension quality evaluation certificate

2022. 4. 29

Selected as excellent hypertension evaluation clinic

Organ transplantation designation certificate

2016. 6. 10

Designated organ transplantation medical institution

HIRA commendation plaque

12th Korea Health Industry Award

Commendation from HIRA

Commendation, Director of Seoul Regional Veterans Affairs Office

2026. 6. 9

Commendation, Director of Seoul Regional Veterans Affairs Office

Veterans entrusted treatment certificate

17 consecutive years with Veterans Hospital

Entrusted treatment hospital for veterans

History

JC HISTORY

Continuous challenge, innovation and growth of JC Bitsomang Eye Clinic

Drawing on rich clinical experience, leading medical technology, and ongoing research, we deliver the highest standard of eye care.

    • 1994MarChoi Eye Clinic opens, specializing in ocular disease
    • 2003JanRenamed and relocated to Yeouido — 1F, Teachers' Pension Building, 'JC Bitsomang Eye Clinic'
    • 2005MarReached 10,000 cataract surgeries
    • 2008JanReached 10,000 vision correction surgeries
    • 2009DecAwarded by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade for overseas medical service
    • 2010JanDesignated entrusted hospital for veterans by Central Veterans Hospital
    • JanAdded cataract ultrasound device (INFINITY)
    • 2011MarJC Bitsomang Retina Center opens
    • 2012JanReached 30,000 cataract surgeries
    • JunExpanded to 8th floor of Teachers' Pension Building (~1,300 sqm)
    • 2013JanAdded cataract ultrasound device (STELLARIS)
    • 2014JanJC Bitsomang Lens Center opens
    • AprIntroduced ultra-wide retinal imaging (OPTOS DAYTONA)
    • 2015AprAdded cataract ultrasound devices (CENTURION) — 2 units
    • MayIntroduced tear film analysis device (KERATOGRAPH 5M)
    • JulOpened laser presbyopia/cataract surgery center with positive/negative pressure & sterile OR
    • OctAdopted femtosecond laser surgery system LenSx and navigation cataract surgery system VERION
    • 2016JunDesignated organ transplant medical institution by the Ministry of Health and Welfare
    • AugEstablished the eye bank
    • SepOpened the corneal transplant center
    • DecAdded OCT devices (CIRRUS 500 / CIRRUS 5000) — operating 4 OCT units in total
    • 2017FebIntroduced advanced retinal surgery device RESCAN 700
    • MarAdopted ZEISS FORUM GLAUCOMA WORKPLACE STATION SYSTEM (precision glaucoma diagnosis)
    • AprRelocated to Yeouido Department Store, expanded facilities
    • MayOpened internal medicine and health screening center
    • Designated as a National Health Insurance health screening institution
    • JunIntroduced advanced retinal surgery device EVA
    • 2018JanReached 56,000 presbyopia/cataract surgeries (incl. domestic & overseas)
    • DecSurpassed 7,000 presbyopia/cataract surgeries in a year
    • Awarded by the Mayor of Seoul for social welfare contribution
    • 2019JanReached 63,000 presbyopia/cataract surgeries
    • FebAdded ultra-wide retinal imaging (OPTOS DAYTONA)
    • AprAdopted 2019 latest LenSx femtosecond laser (first in Korea to operate 2 units)
    • AugIntroduced lacrimal duct C-arm imaging (first among single eye clinics)
    • DecSurpassed 8,400 presbyopia/cataract surgeries in a year
    • 2020JanReached 71,000 presbyopia/cataract surgeries
    • JunIntroduced fluorescein retinal imaging (OPTOS CALIFORNIA)
    • OctAdopted retinal surgery system CONSTELLATION Vision System
    • DecAwarded by the Minister of SMEs and Startups (2020)
    • 2021JanReached 80,000 presbyopia/cataract surgeries
    • MarAdopted Johnson & Johnson SYNERGY continuous-focus IOL
    • JulSelected as a top-tier member of the Seoul Medical Association for 10 consecutive years
    • OctSelected as a 'Good People' international NGO partner corporation
    • 2022JanSelected as a Seoul medical tourism partner institution
    • OctAwarded the Presidential Citation at the 77th Police Day
    • 2023MarAdopted the latest CLEAR LASIK device FEMTO Z8 LDV
    • SepRe-registered as an institution attracting international patients
    • 2024NovAwarded a plaque of appreciation by the Korea Disabled Veterans Association
    • 2026JuneReceived a Commendation from the Director of the Seoul Regional Office of Patriots and Veterans Affairs