2026-07-20
Renowned Korean Actress Kim Bo-yeon Undergoes Presbyopia and Cataract Surgery
Renowned Korean actress Kim Bo-yeon recently visited Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic for presbyopia and cataract surgery, expressing great satisfaction with the results.


Renowned actress Kim Bo-yeon undergoes presbyopia and cataract surgery at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic.
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Ms. Kim Bo-yeon, a leading actress in South Korea, recently revisited Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic.
Over time, Ms. Kim Bo-yeon had been experiencing discomfort due to symptoms of presbyopia and cataracts.



Through this examination, Dr. Yeom Dong-ju, the chief director of Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, emphasized that the key factors in deciding the timing of cataract surgery are:
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1. The severity of the cataract.
2. The discomfort caused by the cataract.
3. Other reasons necessitating cataract surgery.
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After a comprehensive examination of Ms. Kim Bo-yeon, he conveyed, ‘It is now time to proceed with the surgery.’

After reviewing the examination results with Ms. Kim Bo-yeon and consulting on the current necessity of the surgery, she decided to proceed with the operation at our clinic.



The surgery, lasting approximately 6 minutes, was very stable and concluded successfully.
In a subsequent interview, Ms. Kim Bo-yeon expressed her satisfaction with the surgery, stating:
‘Cataracts naturally occur with age, but the discomfort in my daily life was severe. The best part after the surgery is that looking at my phone has become incredibly comfortable. I felt like I was back in my 20s.’ (Excerpt from Ms. Kim Bo-yeon's interview)

Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic will continue to support Ms. Kim Bo-yeon's healthy eyes and activities.
Thank you.
If you are interested in or have any questions about presbyopia and cataracts, please feel free to contact us for a friendly consultation at any time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What surgery did actress Kim Bo-yeon receive?
Actress Kim Bo-yeon underwent presbyopia and cataract surgery due to symptoms of presbyopia and cataracts. The surgery was performed by Dr. Yeom Dong-ju, the chief director of Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, and was stably completed in about 6 minutes.
How is the timing of cataract surgery determined?
The timing of cataract surgery is determined by comprehensively considering the severity of the cataract, the discomfort caused by the cataract, and other reasons for needing surgery. Dr. Yeom Dong-ju, the chief director of Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, emphasized these factors.
What was actress Kim Bo-yeon satisfied with after the surgery?
Actress Kim Bo-yeon expressed the greatest satisfaction with how much more comfortable it became to look at her phone after the surgery. She mentioned feeling like she had returned to her 20s because the discomfort in her daily life was resolved.
How long does presbyopia and cataract surgery take?
According to the main text, actress Kim Bo-yeon's presbyopia and cataract surgery was completed very stably in about 6 minutes. This refers to the time taken for the surgery itself.
Where is Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic located?
Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic is located on the 4th and 6th floors of Tongyeong Building, 405 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul.