The Institute of Vision Research

  • Date of Establishment : July 1, 1994
  • Director : Sung Chul LEE, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Number of Researchers : 74
  • Main Research Areas
    • Pathogenesis of ocular wound healing and prevention of fibrosis
    • Endothelial damage resulting from cataract surgery : the biochemical and molecular viological properties and prevention methods of the endothelium
    • Retina pigment epithelium transplantation
    • Pathogenesis and treatment in retina neovascularization transplantation
    • Genetic approaches in glaucoma
    • Development of an ideal intraocular lens
    • Pathogenesis and treatment in Cataract