Key conclusions
If you are looking for an English-speaking clinic near Hongdae-ipgu Station (홍대입구역), note that language support varies by clinic and is not confirmed in the data below; check by phone or the clinic’s booking page before you visit. Ask whether an English-speaking staff member or interpreter is available at your appointment time, and bring your passport or ARC, insurance details, and any prior eye records. Booking policies also differ, so confirm whether you need an appointment and what to bring for a child’s eye exam.
Based on the provided data alone, none of the five clinics near Hongdae-ipgu Station is confirmed to actually provide pediatric eye care. The clinic with confirmed ophthalmologist information is 서울투명안과의원 (Seoul Transparent Eye Clinic): HIRA (Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service) data lists one ophthalmologist and ophthalmology as a treatment department. However, the data does not state whether pediatric care is available, so you must check directly before visiting. The clinic with the largest review volume is 세브란스병원 (Severance Hospital), with 3,200 Naver reviews and 428 Kakao reviews; its Kakao rating is 2.6. 서울투명안과의원 has 362 Naver reviews, 42 Kakao reviews, and a 4.6 Kakao rating. Review counts and ratings do not guarantee treatment outcomes or suitability for pediatric care.
세안안경 (Se-An Optical) has reviews that mostly describe glasses and optometry experiences, so it is difficult to introduce as a pediatric eye clinic. 연세석가정의학과의원 (Yonsei Seok Family Medicine Clinic) has one family medicine specialist in HIRA data, and ophthalmology is included among its treatment departments, but ophthalmologist information is not confirmed. 김진의원 (Kim Jin Clinic) also does not provide an ophthalmologist count.
How we analyzed
We compared the five provided clinics using 4,272 Naver Place visitor reviews, 475 Kakao Map reviews, and Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service registration data. Review counts for each hospital were separated by platform, and total reviews are the sum of Naver reviews and Kakao reviews. Blog reviews and Google reviews could not be checked for overlap, so they were not included in the total review sum. The average Kakao Map rating of the five selected clinics is 4.0 according to the provided summary data. Clinics without an individual Kakao rating are marked “Not provided.” Naver ratings were not included in the hospital-level data, so we did not estimate them.
The information below is limited to the collected data provided. For items not in the data—such as lunch hours, whether pediatric care is available, and how to book—we have noted that confirmation is needed.
세안안경 (Se-An Optical)
세안안경 is on the 3rd floor of Shinchon Severance Eye Hospital, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (서울 서대문구 연세로 50-1 신촌세브란스 안과병원 3층). It has 381 Naver visitor reviews and 182 blog reviews; Kakao and Google reviews were each provided as 0. The Google rating is listed as 5, but the Google review count is also presented as 0, so the reviews supporting that rating cannot be verified from this data alone. Naver and Kakao ratings were not provided, and there is no HIRA information on the number of ophthalmologists.
“It was my child’s first pair of glasses, and they explained everything kindly and guided us well, so we got a comfortable fit. The explanations were detailed. They gave good recommendations.” (사막여우5329, October 23, 2026)
“They didn’t do unnecessary tests and were very kind. I came for an eye exam and ended up getting glasses fitted before leaving. Kind. Detailed explanations.” (freebird87, October 21, 2026)
The reviews cover glasses fitting, explanations, and optometry/fitting experiences. Therefore, based on this data alone, 세안안경 cannot be recommended as an eye treatment institution or pediatric eye clinic. It is 385 m from Sinchon Station Exit 2 on the Gyeongui–Jungang Line. Hours are Mon–Fri 08:30–18:00 and Sat 08:30–13:00; no Sunday hours are available. Lunch hours were not provided, and evening care is not confirmed within the listed hours.
Before visiting, ask directly about the distinction between optical services and medical treatment, whether children’s vision tests are available, and whether booking or parking is possible. Phone: 02-312-0362. The collected data does not include information on pediatric eye specialty care or specialized pediatric eye treatment.
연세석가정의학과의원 (Yonsei Seok Family Medicine Clinic)
연세석가정의학과의원 is at A-103, Kolon Haneulchae Apartment, 30 Yeonnam-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (서울 마포구 연남로 30 코오롱하늘채아파트 A-103호). It has 222 Naver reviews and 97 blog reviews; Kakao and Google reviews were each provided as 0. The Google rating is listed as 3, but the Google review count is presented as 0, so interpretation requires caution. Naver and Kakao ratings and the number of ophthalmologists were not provided. HIRA registration data lists one family medicine specialist and ophthalmology among the treatment departments. This does not mean an ophthalmologist has been confirmed.
“The doctor is kind.” (Like, August 27, 2026)
“They see patients quickly.” (옥빛32, February 11, 2026)
Visitor reviews include comments that the clinic was kind and fast. Reviews alone cannot determine the scope of eye care or whether pediatric care is available. It is 691 m from Hongdae-ipgu Station Exit 3, and hours are Mon–Fri 09:00–18:30 and Sat 09:00–13:00. No Sunday hours are available. Lunch hours were not listed in the data, and evening care is not confirmed within the listed weekday hours.
Phone: 02-323-7578. If you plan to visit for an eye symptom, first ask whether that symptom can be treated there and whether children are seen. Booking methods and parking information were not provided, so it is best to confirm by phone. The data does not include information on pediatric eye specialty care or children’s testing equipment.
세브란스병원 (Severance Hospital)
세브란스병원 is at 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 3rd floor (서울 서대문구 연세로 50-1, 3층), and its phone number is 1599-1004. It has 3,200 Naver reviews and 428 Kakao reviews, the largest provided review volume among the five. Its Kakao rating is 2.6. Blog reviews (5,995) and Google reviews (552) were also provided separately, but overlap between platforms cannot be verified. Naver ratings and the HIRA ophthalmologist count were not in the data. Review volume is not an indicator of suitability for pediatric eye care.
“The doctor is kind.” (eu****, October 16, 2026)
“There are a lot of patients.” (행운입니다, October 7, 2026)
Other provided reviews also include comments that the visitor wanted more explanation. These are individual experiences and cannot be stated to represent all care. It is 737 m from Sinchon Station Exit 2 on the Gyeongui–Jungang Line. Hours are Mon–Fri 08:30–17:30, and no Saturday or Sunday hours are available. There is no evening care within the listed hours, and lunch hours were not listed in the data.
The hospital website is https://sev.severance.healthcare/sev/index.do. Before visiting, check whether pediatric eye care is available, the appointment procedure, the department’s operating hours, and parking information. The data does not include the number of pediatric ophthalmologists or information about dedicated children’s care.
김진의원 (Kim Jin Clinic)
김진의원 is at 78 Mangwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (서울 마포구 망원로 78). It has 107 Naver reviews, 65 blog reviews, and 5 Kakao reviews; Google reviews were provided as 0. The Kakao rating is listed as 4.8 and the Google rating as 4.2. However, because there are 5 Kakao reviews and the Google review count is presented as 0, the data is limited for comparing care by rating alone. Naver ratings and the HIRA ophthalmologist count were not provided.
“They always treat me kindly.” (마돌51, October 4, 2024)
“The doctor is always kind and examines me thoroughly.” (마돌51, September 6, 2024)
Other reviews mention visits for a health certificate and a latent tuberculosis test, so the reviews alone cannot confirm whether eye care is available or what services are provided. It is not near Hongdae-ipgu Station; it is listed as 541 m from Mangwon Station Exit 2. Hours are Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00 and Sat 09:00–12:30, with no Sunday hours available. Lunch hours were not provided, and evening care is not confirmed within the listed hours.
Phone: 02-333-2967. First ask whether eye care and pediatric patients are seen, and also confirm whether booking and parking are possible. The collected data does not include pediatric eye specialty information.
서울투명안과의원 (Seoul Transparent Eye Clinic)
서울투명안과의원 has no detailed address in the provided data, so its address cannot be confirmed. It is listed as 86 m from Mangwon Station Exit 1. It has 362 Naver reviews, 42 Kakao reviews, 178 Google reviews, and 85 blog reviews. Its Kakao rating is 4.6. HIRA data lists one ophthalmologist, ophthalmology as a treatment department, and one ultrasound imaging diagnostic device. Among the five, this is the clinic with a specific ophthalmologist count provided, but that does not confirm whether pediatric eye care is available.
“There were many patients, but fortunately the flow was fast, so I received care without much delay.” (6zss****, October 23, 2026)
“The director is kind and tends to explain things in an easy-to-understand way.” (abja****, October 22, 2026)
Among reviews from the same date, some express dissatisfaction with treatment costs and the care process. Visitor experiences can differ, so look at the specific content of recent reviews along with the ratings. Hours are Mon–Fri 09:00–19:00 and Sat 09:00–14:00, with no Sunday hours available. It sees patients until 19:00 on weekdays, but lunch hours were not listed in the data.
Booking, separate men’s and women’s restrooms, a waiting area, and parking are provided as amenities. Phone: 02-322-2020; website: http://transparenteye.co.kr/. Before visiting, check whether children are seen, how booking works, parking conditions, and lunch hours. The data does not include separate information on pediatric eye specialty care or children’s testing.
At-a-glance comparison
Naver ratings were not in the data, so all are marked “Not provided.” Total reviews are the sum of Naver reviews and Kakao reviews and do not include blog or Google reviews.
| Clinic | Naver rating | Kakao rating | Google rating | Total reviews | Ophthalmologist count | Location | Strengths confirmed in the data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 세안안경 | Not provided | Not provided | 5 | 381 | No information | 385 m from Sinchon Station Exit 2 | 381 reviews related to glasses/optometry |
| 연세석가정의학과의원 | Not provided | Not provided | 3 | 222 | No information; 1 family medicine specialist | 691 m from Hongdae-ipgu Station Exit 3 | Ophthalmology included in HIRA treatment departments |
| 세브란스병원 | Not provided | 2.6 | Not provided | 3,628 | No information | 737 m from Sinchon Station Exit 2 | Naver + Kakao reviews total 3,628 |
| 김진의원 | Not provided | 4.8 | 4.2 | 112 | No information | 541 m from Mangwon Station Exit 2 | 5 Kakao reviews, 4.8 Kakao rating |
| 서울투명안과의원 | Not provided | 4.6 | Not provided | 404 | 1 ophthalmologist | 86 m from Mangwon Station Exit 1 | 1 ophthalmologist, booking and parking information provided |
Pediatric eye clinic and eye clinic selection checklist
- Whether children are seen — First confirm whether the clinic treats pediatric patients in the relevant age group.
- Whether the doctor is an ophthalmologist — Check HIRA registration data and the treatment department of the clinician who will actually see you.
- Scope of care needed — Explain your reason for visiting and symptoms, and ask whether the clinic can provide that care.
- Booking method — Confirm whether phone or online booking is available and whether walk-ins are accepted.
- Hours and lunch break — The data does not include lunch hours, so check the operating hours directly on the day of your visit.
- Whether tests are available — Ask about the tests a child needs and whether they can be done the same day.
- Parking and access — Check parking facilities and conditions, and review the transit exit and actual walking route.
- Consultation and test costs — Ask about expected consultation and test costs before the visit.
- Explanation and guardian accompaniment — Confirm how test and treatment information is explained to guardians and whether a guardian can accompany the child.
Warning signs
- Deciding to visit based only on review ratings without checking whether children are seen or the scope of care.
- Confusing ophthalmologist information with treatment department information and concluding that specialist care has been confirmed.
- Not checking booking, lunch hours, test costs, or parking conditions, and then being unable to receive the needed care on the day of the visit.
- Generalizing a clinic’s quality of care from a few reviews or one person’s experience.
These items are not an evaluation of any specific institution but general checkpoints to help you confirm details before visiting.
Frequently asked questions
Which places near Hongdae-ipgu Station are confirmed to provide pediatric eye care?
Based on the provided data alone, none of the five is confirmed to provide pediatric eye care. 서울투명안과의원 has one ophthalmologist registered, but whether pediatric care is available must be confirmed separately.
Which places list the number of ophthalmologists in the data?
서울투명안과의원 is listed as having one ophthalmologist. 연세석가정의학과의원 has one family medicine specialist, and ophthalmology is included among its treatment departments. The other institutions do not have ophthalmologist counts in the data.
Which place has the most reviews?
Based on the combined Naver and Kakao review count, 세브란스병원 has 3,628 reviews. This is the sum of 3,200 Naver reviews and 428 Kakao reviews, and review volume does not guarantee suitability for pediatric care or treatment outcomes.
Which place has the highest Kakao rating?
Among places with individual Kakao ratings provided, 김진의원 is 4.8 and 서울투명안과의원 is 4.6. Because 김진의원 has 5 Kakao reviews and 서울투명안과의원 has 42, consider both the rating and the review count.
Are any places open on weekends?
According to the data, 세안안경, 연세석가정의학과의원, 김진의원, and 서울투명안과의원 list Saturday hours. 세브란스병원 provides only weekday hours. Confirm actual operations and pediatric care hours before visiting.
Does any clinic near Hongdae-ipgu Station have English-speaking staff?
The data does not confirm English-speaking staff at any of the five clinics. Call the clinic or check its booking page, and ask whether English-speaking staff or an interpreter is available at your appointment time; language support varies by clinic and should be confirmed directly.
Final thoughts
Comparing the data for the five places near Hongdae-ipgu Station, the place with one confirmed ophthalmologist is 서울투명안과의원, and the place with the most reviews is 세브란스병원. However, none of the provided data can confirm whether any of them provides pediatric eye care. Before visiting, directly confirm whether children are seen, how to book, lunch hours, and parking conditions.
This article is a summary of provided reviews and registration information and is not a diagnosis or treatment recommendation. Please ask a medical institution for advice based on your individual symptoms and care needs.
Last updated: 2026-10-24