Dr. Jong-Ho Lee / Milestones
Awards & History
Milestones & Honors
Key moments in Dr. Lee's career and the growth of BGSS Eye Clinic.
'24
Outstanding Global Contribution to EVO ICL
The first Korean doctor to receive this recognition.
'23
Best Paper Award — V-Toric ICL
Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS).
'23
Best Poster Award — V-Toric ICL
Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (APACRS).
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Leading ICL Surgeon
Selected by Health Chosun as one of Korea's leading ICL surgeons.
2026
- BGSS becomes Korea's first ophthalmology clinic designated as an Advanced Regenerative Medicine Institution
- Official EVO ICL Training Center for Asia-Pacific
- Appointed to the EVO ICL Asia-Pacific Regional Advisory Board
2025
- President, Korea–Japan ICL Forum
- Key Opinion Leader, Korea EVO ICL Forum; Key Doctor, Viva ICL User Meeting
- SCI-indexed publication on vertical astigmatism-correcting ICL
- SMILE Pro clinical research presented at Korea SMILE Forum
2024
- Outstanding Global Contribution to EVO ICL Award
- Korea–Japan ICL KOL Forum
- Exclusive keynote address at the Korea SMILE Forum
2023
- Korea's first Viva ICL (presbyopia correction) surgery
- Early adoption of ZEISS SMILE Pro and VisuMax 800
- V-Toric ICL best paper (KSCRS) and best poster (APACRS)
2017
- Development of vertical astigmatism correction V-Toric ICL
- Third JCI accreditation for Seoul and Busan clinics
2011
- First JCI accreditation for international medical institutions
2006
- Selected as Korea's first ICL instructor
2002
- Introduction of ICL lens implantation surgery
2000
- Co-performed presbyopia surgeries with Dr. Schachar , founder of SRP
- Seoul clinic opened
1997
- Founded BGSS Eye Clinic in Busan
- Introduced LASEK to Korea through exchange with developer Dr. Camellin
