Key takeaways
Based on the data provided alone, there is no way to single out a clinic that can be shown to be particularly good at glaucoma care. No records of each clinic's glaucoma caseload, related equipment or testing were collected. If you narrow down your shortlist using review volume and ratings, 빛사랑안과의원 (Bitsarang Eye Clinic) stands out: 1,050 Naver reviews, 2,855 Kakao reviews and a Kakao rating of 4.3 — the most reviews in the data and the highest Kakao rating. Note, however, that the visitor reviews provided are mostly about vision-correction surgery, and no glaucoma treatment reviews were identified.
신촌김안과의원 (Sinchon Kim Eye Clinic) is listed in the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service registry data as having two ophthalmology specialists. That information alone, however, cannot tell you whether the clinic treats glaucoma or how much experience it has in that area. Call ahead to confirm whether glaucoma care and the tests you need are available. Across the five shortlisted clinics, the average Kakao Map rating in the provided data is 2.7.
For patients visiting from abroad, the first thing to sort out is language. Language support varies by clinic and is not recorded in the data below, so confirm English-speaking — or other language — support by phone or on the clinic's own booking page before you go. Bring your passport or residence card, a list of any eye medications you use, and previous test results or prescriptions.
How we analysed the data
We collected 2,597 Naver Place visitor reviews and 2,874 Kakao Map reviews — 5,471 in total — and compared them alongside Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service registry data. The total review count in each clinic table is the sum of the numbers listed on Naver, blogs, Kakao and Google. These figures are platform totals added together, and we could not verify whether the same user posted more than once. Ratings are shown only for the platforms that supplied them; Naver ratings were not included because they were not in the data. Reviews reflect the opinions of some visitors and do not represent treatment outcomes or the standard of an entire medical institution.
삼성안과의원 (Samseong Eye Clinic)
삼성안과의원 has 394 Naver reviews, 323 blog reviews, 1 Kakao review and 8 Google reviews, for a total of 726. The ratings provided are 2.1 on Kakao and 3.2 on Google. The number of ophthalmology specialists in the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service data is not available. Reviews include both comments about kind staff and fast treatment and complaints about discomfort during care, so it is hard to predict a consistent experience from reviews alone. The quotes below are individual visitors' own experiences.
“Everyone was kind and I could be seen quickly, which was great. I went because my eye felt like something was in it, and they found something and took it out — it felt better right away.”
“I waited a little before being seen, but there was no overtreatment and the doctor was kind and thorough.”
The address is 서울 마포구 월드컵로 75 2층 (2nd floor), and the data lists it as 38 m from Mangwon Station Exit 2. Hours are listed as 09:00–18:30 Monday to Friday and 09:00–14:00 on Saturday. No lunch-break information was provided, so you will need to check by phone. The number is 02-333-7581. Booking methods and parking information are also missing from the data, so ask before you visit.
Glaucoma-related services, available tests and specialist details could not be confirmed. If you need glaucoma care, call first and ask whether the clinic handles it, what tests are needed for a first visit, and whether an appointment is required. Some reviews mention fast treatment, but that is not a guarantee about waiting times. It is practical to check the hours and whether same-day registration is possible before you set out.
엘리트안과의원 (Elite Eye Clinic)
엘리트안과의원 has 732 Naver reviews, 334 blog reviews, 4 Kakao reviews and 17 Google reviews, for a total of 1,087. Ratings are 2.5 on Kakao and 5 on Google, and the number of ophthalmology specialists in the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service data is not available. Visitor reviews include both comments that explanations were thorough and staff were kind, and complaints about waiting and front-desk service. Because each platform counts reviews differently, check your treatment goal and visit conditions rather than judging on a single score.
“I urgently needed a referral letter and the doctor was so kind and explained everything well that I will be bringing my parents here too.”
“First visit. I already have a clinic I go to, but my eye suddenly turned red so I went, and it was conjunctivitis. They explained things fully and treated me well.”
The address is 서울 서대문구 신촌로 99 엘리트빌딩 11·12·13층, 16 m from Sinchon Station Exit 3. Hours are listed as 09:30–18:00 Monday to Thursday, 09:30–20:00 on Friday and 09:30–15:00 on Saturday. Friday evening hours are shown, but lunch breaks and the registration cut-off time are not in the data. The number is 02-393-4200.
Booking, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms and parking are listed as amenities. How to book and the conditions for using parking still need to be confirmed separately. Whether the clinic treats glaucoma or offers related tests is not confirmed in the data, so ask before booking. Reviews mention having a referral letter issued, but availability and what to bring depend on your own situation, so it is best to check directly with the clinic.
이안과의원 (Lee Eye Clinic)
이안과의원 has 162 Naver reviews, 84 blog reviews, 14 Kakao reviews and 7 Google reviews, for a total of 267. The ratings provided are 2 on Kakao and 5 on Google. The number of ophthalmology specialists in the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service data is not available. The reviews collected include complaints about the treatment process alongside one from a patient who keeps attending for medication treatment, so experiences differ. Reviews alone cannot tell you whether a particular treatment suits you or how capable a clinic is at glaucoma care.
“It is an old clinic, but these days it is one of the few places that can do medication treatment on site, so I keep going.”
“I am never going back. I paid more than 20,000 won, including the certificate.”
The second quote is part of a visitor review and describes one person's experience of care. Be careful not to read it as a general fact about costs or procedures. The address is 서울 마포구 서강로 144, 100 m from Sinchon Station Exit 6. Hours are listed as 10:00–17:00 Monday to Wednesday and Friday, and 14:00–17:00 on Thursday; there is no Saturday information. Lunch hours were not provided either. The number is 02-715-2606.
Booking and parking information are not in the data, so you will need to check by phone. Ask in advance whether glaucoma care is available, what tests are needed and whether walk-ins are accepted on the day. One review mentions medication treatment, but it is not confirmed to mean glaucoma treatment. Do not treat that as glaucoma-specific information; instead, explain your treatment goal clearly and confirm it directly.
신촌김안과의원 (Sinchon Kim Eye Clinic)
신촌김안과의원 has 259 Naver reviews, 122 blog reviews, 0 Kakao reviews and 0 Google reviews, for a total of 381. The Google rating provided is 1.6. The Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service registry lists two ophthalmology specialists, ophthalmology as the department, and one ultrasound imaging device. This is registry data and does not indicate glaucoma experience or that the equipment is used for glaucoma care. Reviews include both praise for kind explanations and complaints about front-desk service.
“The doctor explained everything kindly.”
“I went because my eye hurt; he explained things well, my eye pressure test was normal and I was prescribed eye drops. Thank you.”
The address is 서울 마포구 신촌로16길 4 4층 (4th floor), 117 m from Sinchon Station Exit 8. Hours are listed as 09:00–18:00 Monday to Friday and 09:00–13:00 on Saturday. Lunch breaks and the registration cut-off are not in the data, so check by phone. The number is 02-332-2972, and the website can be found at the address listed in the provided data.
Whether the clinic offers glaucoma tests or treatment, whether an appointment is required and whether parking is available are not in the collected data. It is best to check by phone before visiting. A review mentions an eye pressure test, but that is one visitor's case and does not mean every patient receives the same test. The confirmed specialist count in the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service data is worth noting when comparing clinics, but it does not stand in for judging suitability for glaucoma care.
빛사랑안과의원 (Bitsarang Eye Clinic)
빛사랑안과의원 has 1,050 Naver reviews, 4,472 blog reviews, 2,855 Kakao reviews and 1 Google review, for a total of 8,378. The ratings provided are 4.3 on Kakao and 4.5 on Google. It has the most collected reviews of the five, but the number of ophthalmology specialists in the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service data is not available. The visitor reviews provided centre on LASIK and LASEK vision-correction surgery, the explanations given and aftercare. No material that could be read as a glaucoma treatment review was provided.
“The doctor explained the test results and the surgical method in real detail and answered my questions carefully, so I felt reassured making the decision.”
“Every time I come for a check-up the doctor checks the condition of my eyes carefully in person, and the manager also takes care of the next appointment and precautions, so I keep coming with peace of mind.”
The address is 서울 서대문구 신촌로 93 광신빌딩 2층 201호, 8 m from Sinchon Station Exit 2. Hours are listed as 09:30–18:30 Monday to Wednesday, 09:30–20:00 on Friday and 09:30–14:00 on Saturday. Thursday hours and lunch breaks are not in the data. The number is 0507-1409-5301.
Website, blog and Instagram addresses are provided, but booking methods and parking information were not confirmed. Check by phone before you visit. High ratings and review counts are reference points, not evidence of glaucoma care capability. If you are visiting for glaucoma, ask first whether the clinic handles that care and the tests you need, and read vision-correction reviews and glaucoma reviews as separate things.
At-a-glance comparison
Naver ratings are not available in the provided data. Total reviews are the sum of Naver, blog, Kakao and Google review counts. Locations are based on the stations and exits given in the data.
| Clinic | Naver rating | Kakao rating | Google rating | Total reviews | Ophthalmology specialists | Location | Notes from the data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 삼성안과의원 | Not available | 2.1 | 3.2 | 726 | Not available | 38 m from Mangwon Station Exit 2 | 394 Naver reviews |
| 엘리트안과의원 | Not available | 2.5 | 5 | 1,087 | Not available | 16 m from Sinchon Station Exit 3 | Booking and parking listed |
| 이안과의원 | Not available | 2 | 5 | 267 | Not available | 100 m from Sinchon Station Exit 6 | Thursday afternoon hours |
| 신촌김안과의원 | Not available | Not available | 1.6 | 381 | 2 | 117 m from Sinchon Station Exit 8 | 2 ophthalmology specialists in HIRA registry |
| 빛사랑안과의원 | Not available | 4.3 | 4.5 | 8,378 | Not available | 8 m from Sinchon Station Exit 2 | Most reviews |
Checklist for choosing a glaucoma clinic
- Whether glaucoma care is available — ask the clinic directly whether it provides glaucoma-related care.
- Whether the tests you need are available — ask whether the clinic can carry out the tests your situation requires.
- Who will be treating you — check the treating doctor and the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service registry information.
- How to book a first visit — confirm whether phone booking is possible and whether same-day registration is accepted.
- Preparation before tests — ask whether there are instructions about preparing for tests or about medications you are taking.
- Hours and registration cut-off — check Friday evening and Saturday hours in particular, and the time registration closes.
- Lunch break — lunch hours are not in the provided data, so confirm before you visit.
- Cost and documents — ask about expected costs and whether documents such as a medical certificate can be issued.
- Parking and access — for clinics with no parking information, confirm availability in advance.
- Previous test and treatment records — ask the clinic whether you should bring previous records and prepare accordingly.
Warning signs to check
The points below are not judgments about any particular clinic; they are things to confirm in advance when choosing a provider.
- You ask whether glaucoma care or testing is available and get no clear answer or no explanation of how to confirm it.
- Booking and registration times, costs or test preparation are hard to confirm, or the information you get is inconsistent.
- You feel there is no chance to ask questions when you have not fully understood the treatment or the explanation.
- You try to settle whether a clinic is suitable for glaucoma care based on review ratings or comments alone. The provided data contains no glaucoma-specific information for any clinic.
Frequently asked questions
Which clinic near Hongdaeipgu Station (홍대입구역) is good for glaucoma care?
The provided data cannot identify a clinic that is particularly good at glaucoma care. There is no information on glaucoma caseloads or related testing, so ask each clinic before you visit whether it provides the care and which tests it offers.
Do any of these clinics offer English-speaking consultations?
The data collected does not record which languages staff at any of the five clinics speak, so we cannot confirm English-speaking service at any of them. Call the clinic or check its booking page and ask directly whether a doctor or staff member can consult in English. A Korean-speaking companion or a translation app is a practical backup for the appointment itself.
Which clinic has the highest Kakao rating?
Among the Kakao ratings provided, 빛사랑안과의원 is highest at 4.3. The average Kakao Map rating of the five shortlisted clinics is 2.7 in the data. Ratings do not separate experience by treatment area, so glaucoma care has to be confirmed separately.
Which clinics show a confirmed number of ophthalmology specialists?
In the provided Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service registry data, 신촌김안과의원 is listed as having two ophthalmology specialists. The other four have no specialist count in the data. The number of specialists alone cannot tell you about glaucoma experience.
Can I check lunch hours or parking information?
Lunch hours are not in the provided data for any clinic. Parking is listed as an amenity at 엘리트안과의원, but the conditions of use were not confirmed, and the other clinics have no information in the data. Check by phone before you visit.
Which clinic is closest to Hongdaeipgu Station (홍대입구역)?
The access information provided is based on Mangwon Station and Sinchon Station, not Hongdaeipgu Station. The closest to a station exit is 빛사랑안과의원, listed as 8 m from Sinchon Station Exit 2. Travel time from Hongdaeipgu Station is not in the data, so we cannot advise on it.
Final thoughts
By review counts and ratings, 빛사랑안과의원 stands out with 8,378 total reviews and a Kakao rating of 4.3. 신촌김안과의원 has two ophthalmology specialists listed in the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service data. But neither piece of information directly shows suitability for glaucoma care. If you are considering glaucoma treatment, confirm availability, the types of tests offered, opening hours and costs with the clinic before booking.
This article is a summary of the reviews and registry data provided and does not replace diagnosis or treatment. Reviews are individual experiences and do not guarantee the overall results of a medical institution. Last updated: 2026-10-22