Jinchul Kim

Director & Ophthalmologist
Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic — Gangnam Branch, Seoul, Republic of Korea 

Education & Training

M.D. (Medical Degree) — Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea 

Ophthalmology Specialist Training — Samsung Seoul Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology 

Visiting Professor — Department of Ophthalmology, Samsung Seoul Hospital (Teaching & clinical faculty role) 

Advanced Clinical Training in the U.S. — Mayo Clinic, Minnesota, USA

Professional Experience

Director & Ophthalmologist, Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic — Gangnam Branch (current) 

Former Director,
• Gangnam Seoul Eye Clinic — Pyeongtaek Branch 
• Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic — Cheonan Branch 
• Cheonan Kim Eye Clinic

linical & Research Contributions

Developer of the “Miracle Formula”, the world’s first IOL (intraocular lens) power calculation program designed for Asian biometric profiles — Patent pending. 
(This formula targets improved refractive outcomes for cataract and presbyopia-correcting lens surgery.)

Areas of Clinical Expertise

Refractive Surgery (e.g., SMILE / Laser Vision Correction) 

Cataract & IOL Surgery (Customized lens planning and advanced IOL power calculation) 

Advanced ophthalmologic care and precision outcomes for complex cases.

Professional Certifications & Honors

ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon (Certified) 

Invited Speaker, IOL Power Club Lecture (2025) — First Korean ophthalmologist to be invited 

Lecturer, American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (ASCRS, 2025) 

Lecturer, European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (ESCRS, 2023)

Professional Memberships

Dr. Kim is an active member of major ophthalmology societies: 

Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS) — Full Member 

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) — Full Member 

Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists (APAO) — Full Member

Korean External Eye Study Group (KEEDS) — Full Member 

Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS) — Full Member

European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (ESCRS) — Full Member 

American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) — Full Member 

Asia Pacific Cataract & Refractive Surgery Society (APACRS) — Full Member

Languages

Korean — Native

English — Clinical proficiency for international patient care (common in practice at the clinic)

Professional Summary

Dr. Jin-Chul Kim is a board-certified ophthalmologist and director at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. He completed his medical training at Seoul National University College of Medicine, specialized in ophthalmology at Samsung Seoul Hospital, and received additional advanced clinical training at the Mayo Clinic (USA). Dr. Kim has contributed to innovative tools in ophthalmology, such as the Miracle Formula for IOL power calculation, and frequently presents at international ophthalmology conferences (ASCRS, ESCRS). He holds memberships in leading Korean and international ophthalmologic societies and is recognized for excellence in refractive and cataract surgery.