2026-07-20
Can you still extract eyelid sebum after cataract surgery? Part 4! / ★★★Do you know why sebum varies in color and consistency?★★★
This article, Part 4 of our eyelid sebum extraction series, features a patient who underwent cataract surgery. It explains why sebum varies in color and consistency, the importance of professional extraction, and how IPL can reduce discomfort.
Greetings from Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic on Thursday, October 22nd!
Hello everyone!!
The reason we upload eyelid sebum extraction videos as a series is to show you a variety of cases for those of you who want to or are planning to have eyelid sebum extracted.
Shall we watch today's eyelid sebum extraction video with Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic?
Today's Part 4 of eyelid sebum extraction!!!
This video shows the extraction of eyelid sebum from a patient who underwent cataract surgery.
Information from Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic:
※※Never try this at home alone!※※
It is best to visit an ophthalmologist and receive treatment from experienced medical professionals.
We have brought a case of a middle-aged patient who underwent cataract surgery.
Just a moment!
For those unfamiliar with cataracts, let me explain.
Cataracts are an eye disease where the transparent lens inside the eye gradually becomes cloudy due to various reasons,
causing vision to appear blurry at all distances.
It is important to receive treatment at the appropriate time before it worsens!
Many patients visit us for eyelid sebum extraction.
Instead of immediately extracting sebum,
we first conduct a detailed eye examination to check the condition.
Then, to ensure the sebum can be extracted more comfortably and smoothly,
we convert 590nm light energy into thermal energy to raise the temperature of the eyelid skin surface.
This melts the hardened sebum in the eyelids, allowing for smooth and painless discharge!
After receiving IPL, the sebum definitely comes out smoothly, doesn't it?!
Among the videos we've seen so far, this one shows the sebum flowing out very well.
If you watch the eyelid sebum extraction videos uploaded on Smile Doctor Yeom Sabu TV,
you'll notice that the consistency and color of the sebum are all different, right?
It is said that as the inflammation of the sebaceous glands worsens, the sebum turns into a yellowish, cloudy pus-like substance.
The majority of our parents' generation suffer from dry eye syndrome without even knowing it.
‘My eyes feel stiff.’
‘My eyes feel cold.’
You may have heard them complain about these things.
These are all signs that dry eye syndrome is progressing.
Today, we prepared a video of eyelid sebum extraction for a cataract patient.
It's definitely less painful and more effective to extract eyelid sebum after receiving IPL than to do it without, isn't it?
This has been Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic today!
▲ Want to watch Part 4 of the eyelid sebum extraction video?
▲ Director Lee Chang-mok of Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, who provides thorough examinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is eyelid sebum extraction possible after cataract surgery?
Yes, it is possible. This article features a case of eyelid sebum extraction from a middle-aged patient who underwent cataract surgery. However, it is recommended not to attempt this at home alone, but to visit an ophthalmologist and receive treatment from experienced medical professionals.
Is there a way to reduce pain during eyelid sebum extraction?
Yes, there is a way to reduce pain. At the ophthalmology clinic, before sebum extraction, 590nm light energy is converted into thermal energy to raise the temperature of the eyelid skin surface. This melts the hardened sebum, allowing for smooth and painless discharge.
Why do eyelid sebum vary in color and consistency?
The color and consistency of sebum can vary as the inflammation of the sebaceous glands worsens. The article explains that severe inflammation can cause sebum to turn into a yellowish, cloudy pus-like substance.
What is cataract?
Cataract is an eye disease where the transparent lens inside the eye gradually becomes cloudy due to various reasons, causing vision to appear blurry at all distances. It is important to receive treatment at the appropriate time before it worsens.
Why should eyelid sebum extraction be done at an ophthalmology clinic?
Eyelid sebum extraction should be done at an ophthalmology clinic because attempting it alone at home can be dangerous. At the clinic, a detailed examination is conducted to check the eye's condition, and experienced medical professionals safely extract the sebum.
Is eyelid sebum extraction related to dry eye syndrome?
Yes, it can be related. The article mentions that symptoms like stiff or cold eyes can be a sign that dry eye syndrome is progressing, and many people suffer from dry eye syndrome without knowing it.