Korean Phrases for Eye Clinic Visits (안과)
Korean phrases for eye doctor visits — eye exams, vision problems, glasses, contact lenses, and eye symptoms.
안과 진료 받고 싶어요.
an-gwa jin-lyo bat-go ship-eo-yo
I'd like to see an eye doctor.
시력 검사를 받고 싶어요.
si-ryeok geom-sa-reul bat-go ship-eo-yo
I'd like an eye exam.
사물이 두 개로 보여요.
sa-mul-i du gae-ro bo-yeo-yo
I see double.
눈에 빛이 보여요.
nun-e bit-i bo-yeo-yo
I see flashes of light.
왼쪽 눈과 오른쪽 눈의 거리감이 달라요.
oen-jjok nun-gwa o-reun-jjok nun-ui geo-ri-gam-i dal-la-yo
My left and right eyes have different depth perception.
눈이 건조해요.
nun-i geon-jo-hae-yo
My eyes are dry.
시력이 흐려요.
si-ryeok-i heu-ryeo-yo
I have blurry vision.
눈이 가려워요.
nun-i ga-ryeo-wo-yo
My eyes are itchy.
눈이 아파요.
nun-i a-pa-yo
I have eye pain.
눈이 빨개졌어요.
nun-i ppal-gae-jyeo-sseo-yo
My eyes are red.
눈물이 자꾸 나와요.
nun-mul-i ja-kku na-wa-yo
My eyes are tearing up.
야맹증이 있어요.
ya-maeng-jeung-i i-sseo-yo
I have night blindness.
새 안경이 필요해요.
sae an-gyeong-i pil-yo-hae-yo
I need new glasses.
안경을 맞추고 싶어요.
an-gyeong-eul mat-chu-go ship-eo-yo
I'd like to get fitted for glasses.
콘택트렌즈를 팔아요?
kon-taek-teu-ren-jeu-reul pal-a-yo
Do you sell contact lenses?
콘택트렌즈 세척액이 필요해요.
kon-taek-teu-ren-jeu se-cheok-aek-i pil-yo-hae-yo
I need contact lens solution.
렌즈가 들어가지 않아요.
ren-jeu-ga deul-eo-ga-ji an-a-yo
The lens won't go in.
처방전을 받을 수 있나요?
cheo-bang-jeon-eul ba-deul su i-ssna-yo
Can I get a prescription?
안경 도수가 얼마나 높아요?
an-gyeong do-su-ga eol-ma-na no-pa-yo
What's my glasses prescription strength?
눈약을 처방해 주세요.
nun-yak-eul cheo-bang-hae ju-se-yo
Please prescribe eye drops.
언제 다시 와야 하나요?
eon-je da-si wa-ya ha-na-yo
When should I come back?
수술이 필요한가요?
su-sul-i pil-yo-han-ga-yo
Do I need surgery?
Visiting an eye clinic in Korea
Eye clinics (안과) in Korea are very accessible. You can visit directly without a referral. Many clinics offer affordable eye exams and glasses.
Common eye problems
Vision problems (시력 문제), dry eyes (안구 건조증), eye strain (눈 피로), allergies (알레르기), and redness (충혈).
Getting an eye exam
Eye exams in Korea include basic vision testing and prescription strength measurement. You'll receive a prescription (처방전) if you need glasses or contact lenses.
Glasses and contact lenses
Korean opticians can make glasses quickly, often within 1-2 days. Contact lens solutions are widely available at pharmacies.
Tip
안과 (an-gwa) clinics in Korea handle everything from routine eye exams to prescriptions for glasses and contacts. No referral needed.
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