An Authority on Ophthalmology

Sin Hyok, head of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Department of Pyongyang Municipal Ophthalmic Hospital, is a man with rich clinical experience.

Working in the field of ophthalmology for more than two decades, he has improved his professional qualifications and mastered internal and surgical treatment methods for different diseases.

In recent years alone, he has introduced advanced treatment methods to improve the quality of medical service. He has carried out mathematical modelling to accurately measure the degree of intraocular lens in pediatric cataract surgery and invented a lighting device for Schlemm’s canal surgical incision, one of the congenital glaucoma operation methods, to further enhance the effect of the relevant operation.

Besides, he invented and introduced several advanced medical techniques such as amblyopia treatment technique combining polarized light treatment and auricular acupuncture and strabismus treatment technique based on acu-injection therapy and Botox, contributing to the development of the ophthalmology of the country and helping many patients regain their sight.

He always pays attention to the training of reserves and fulfils his responsibility to improve the ability of all the members of his department.

His high skills have earned him a reputation as a formidable authority on ophthalmology in the hospital.