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Cheol Young Choi

Sungkyunkwan University · Medicine

About the Lab

Professor Cheol Young Choi's research lab specializes in ophthalmic biomaterials and intraocular lens (IOL) technology, with a focus on improving visual outcomes and patient quality of life following cataract surgery. The lab investigates advanced IOL designs—particularly extended depth of focus (EDOF) and multifocal IOLs—comparing their optical performance, biocompatibility, and clinical tolerance to refractive errors. Research also extends to dry eye disease (DES) therapeutics, evaluating novel agents like Clacier for symptom relief and efficacy. Additionally, the lab examines postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) dynamics and contamination risks in ocular surface therapies.

intraocular lensesextended depth of focusdry eye diseaseophthalmic biomaterialscataract surgery

Research Overview

Papers
180
Total Citations
2,674
Papers (5y)
32
Primary Field
Medicine

Research Output Trend

Figures are computed from collected data and may differ slightly.

Publications per year (5y)
32total
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Citations per year (5y)
194total
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Selected Papers

15
1
Article|58 citations·2008
Microbial contamination of multiply used preservative-free artificial tears packed in reclosable containers
M S Kim, Chul Young Choi, J M Kim, H R Chung, H Y Woo
SJR Q1British Journal of Ophthalmology

Preservative-free artificial tears in reclosable containers are at risk of contamination in a daily and multiple use setting, especially in patients with a poor administering technique, which is associated with fingertip touch and advanced age.

Occupational TherapyHealth Professions
2
Article|56 citations·2019
Prospective comparative study of tolerance to refractive errors after implantation of extended depth of focus and monofocal intraocular lenses with identical aspheric platform in Korean population
Hyeck-Soo Son, Seong Ho Kim, Gerd U. Auffarth, Chul Young Choi
SJR Q2BMC OphthalmologyOA

BACKGROUND: To evaluate the clinical outcomes of extended depth of focus (EDOF) and monofocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) that share identical aspheric platform and compare their visual acuity tolerance to postoperative refractive errors. METHODS: This non-randomized, prospective comparative study included 120 eyes undergoing cataract surgery with implantation of either Tecnis ZCB00 IOL (Abbott Medical Optics Inc., Santa Ana, CA) (monofocal group: 60 eyes of 30 patients) or Tecnis Symfony IOL (Abb

EpidemiologyMedicine
3
Article|45 citations·2010
Simple Surgical Approach with High-Frequency Radio-Wave Electrosurgery for Conjunctivochalasis
Dong Ju Youm, Joon Mo Kim, Chul Young Choi
SJR Q1Ophthalmology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthMedicine
4
Article|40 citations·2009
The Effect of Cataract Surgery on Diurnal Intraocular Pressure Fluctuation
Kwan Soo Kim, Joon Mo Kim, Ki Ho Park, Chul Young Choi, Hae Ran Chang
SJR Q1Journal of Glaucoma

We found a significant decrease in IOP after cataract surgery in nonglaucoma patients. However, change of diurnal IOP fluctuation after surgery was not statistically different. These results can be used as baseline data for diurnal IOP fluctuation studies in glaucoma patients after cataract surgery.

OphthalmologyMedicine
5
Article|39 citations·2020
Laboratory evaluation of the optical properties of two extended-depth-of-focus intraocular lenses
Sue Hey Chae, Hyeck-Soo Son, Ramin Khoramnia, Kyung Heon Lee, Chul Young Choi
SJR Q2BMC OphthalmologyOA

BACKGROUND: To experimentally compare the optical performance of two different Extended-Depth-of-Focus (EDOF) intraocular lenses (IOLs) using a standardized optical bench set-up. METHODS: In this experimental study, following IOLs were assessed: the TECNIS® Symfony ZXR00 (Johnson&Johnson, Santa Ana, USA) and the AT LARA 829MP (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Jena, Germany) IOLs. The through-focus modulation transfer function (MTF) values were measured at a spatial frequency of 50 lp/mm and at aperture sizes

EpidemiologyMedicine
6
Article|38 citations·2017
Evaluation of Clinical Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Cyclosporin A Nanoemulsion in the Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome
Hyun Seung Kim, Tae‐im Kim, Jin Hyoung Kim, Kyung Chul Yoon, Joon Young Hyon, Ko Un Shin, Chul Young Choi
SJR Q2Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and TherapeuticsOA

Treatment with Clacier alleviated clinical signs and symptoms of DES comparably to the commercially available Restasis, resulting in improved quality of life for patients. Clacier is an effective and safe therapeutic agent for DES.

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthMedicine
7
Article|25 citations·2023
Clinical outcomes of bilateral implantation of new generation monofocal IOL enhanced for intermediate distance and conventional monofocal IOL in a Korean population
Wan Kyu Choi, Hyo Ji Han, Hyeck-Soo Son, Ramin Khoramnia, Gerd U. Auffarth, Chul Young Choi
SJR Q2BMC OphthalmologyOA

BACKGROUND: To compare the clinical outcomes of bilateral implantation of enhanced intermediate function intraocular lenses (IOLs) and standard monofocal IOLs. METHODS: In this prospective, randomized, comparative controlled study, we compared the visual outcomes of patients who underwent bilateral cataract surgery at the Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, with either enhanced monofocal IOLs (Tecnis Eyhance, ICB00, Johnson and Johnson Vision Care, Inc) (Group 1

OphthalmologyMedicine
8
Article|25 citations·2009
Association between Helicobacter pylori infection and Posner–Schlossman syndrome
Chul Young Choi, M S Kim, J M Kim, S H Park, Kyu Hee Park, Chieu V. Hong
SJR Q1Eye
OphthalmologyMedicine
9
Article|18 citations·2023
Proteomic analysis of tears in dry eye disease: A prospective, double-blind multicenter study
Gun Tae Jung, Minha Kim, Jong Suk Song, Tae‐im Kim, Tae Young Chung, Chul Young Choi, Hyun Seong Kim, Woo Ju An, Su Jin Jeong, Hye Sun Lee, Woo Ju An, Soyoung Jeon
SJR Q1The Ocular Surface
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthMedicine
10
Article|16 citations·2021
Visual acuity and risk of overall, injury-related, and cardiovascular mortality: the Kangbuk Samsung Health Study
So Young Han, Yoosoo Chang, Ho Cheol Shin, Chul Young Choi, Seungho Ryu
SJR Q1European Journal of Preventive Cardiology

AIMS: The associations of visual impairment (VI) with cardio-metabolic risk factors have been reported but its association with cardiovascular mortality remains uncertain. Therefore, we evaluated the association of visual acuity (VA) with overall, injury-related, and cardiovascular mortality. METHODS AND RESULTS: A cohort study was performed in 580 746 Korean adults (average age, 39.7 years) who were followed for a median of 8.1 years (maximum, 16 years). Presenting VA was measured by the Early

EpidemiologyMedicine
11
Article|15 citations·2009
Changes in Central Corneal Thickness of Preserved Corneas Over Time Measured Using Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography
Chul Young Choi, Dong Ju Youm, Myoung Joon Kim, Hungwon Tchah
SJR Q1Cornea

AS-OCT offers a fast easy method for evaluating human donor corneas for corneal thickness and structural changes without the risk of bacterial contamination or mechanical damage.

Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and ImagingMedicine
12
Article|14 citations·2021
Clinical Outcomes of Combined Implantation of an Extended Depth of Focus IOL and a Trifocal IOL in a Korean Population
Ji Eun Song, So Young Han, Ramin Khoramnia, Tamer Tandogan, Gerd U. Auffarth, Chul Young Choi
SJR Q2Journal of OphthalmologyOA

Purpose. To evaluate monocular and binocular visual performance and patient-reported outcomes following combined implantation of a diffractive extended depth of focus (EDoF) IOL (Carl Zeiss AT LARA 829MP) and a diffractive trifocal IOL (Carl Zeiss AT LISA tri 839MP). Methods. This prospective study enrolled consecutive patients undergoing lens phacoemulsification of cataract and combined implantation of an EDoF IOL in the dominant eye and a trifocal IOL in the nondominant eye. Assessment include

EpidemiologyMedicine
13
Article|12 citations·2008
Transmission Electron Microscopy Study of Corneal Epithelial Flaps Following Removal Using Mechanical Scraping, Alcohol, and Epikeratome Techniques
Chul Young Choi, Jae Yong Kim, Myoung Joon Kim, Hungwon Tchah
SJR Q1Journal of Refractive Surgery

<h4>PURPOSE</h4><p>To evaluate various methods of surface ablation by comparing the integrity of basal epithelial cells and the basement membrane using transmission electron microscopy.</p> <h4>METHODS</h4><p>Corneal epithelial flaps were created using four approaches: mechanical removal (using a blunt spatula after application of 0.5% proparacaine, mechanical group); conventional LASEK (after application of 20% alcohol for 20 seconds, LASEK group); epi-

Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and ImagingMedicine
14
Article|11 citations·2012
Comparison of contamination rates between preserved and preservative-free fluoroquinolone eyedrops
Mo Sae Kim, Hong Kyun Kim, Joon Mo Kim, Chul Young Choi
SJR Q1Graefe s Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyMedicine
15
Article|10 citations·2024
Comparison of clinical outcomes between different combinations of hybrid multifocal, extended-depth-of-focus and enhanced monofocal intraocular lenses
Bokyung Kim, Hyeck-Soo Son, Ramin Khoramnia, Gerd U. Auffarth, Chul Young Choi
SJR Q1British Journal of Ophthalmology

PURPOSE: To compare clinical outcomes of bilateral implantation of hybrid multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) versus mix-and-match implantation of hybrid multifocal and extended-depth-of-focus (EDOF) versus mix-and-match implantation of hybrid multifocal and enhanced monofocal IOLs. METHODS: Patients with bilateral age-related cataract were randomised in one of three groups: group 1, bilateral hybrid multifocal IOL; group 2, EDOF in the dominant eye, hybrid multifocal in the non-dominant eye; g

EpidemiologyMedicine

Research Areas

OphthalmologyRadiology, Nuclear Medicine and ImagingPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthEpidemiologySurgeryPathology and Forensic Medicine

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