2026-07-20
Definition and Surgical Methods for Presbyopia and Cataracts at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic
Learn about presbyopia and cataracts, their symptoms, and Smile Eye Clinic's advanced surgical solutions, including multifocal intraocular lenses for simultaneous correction of presbyopia, cataracts, and astigmatism.
Definition and Surgery for Presbyopia and Cataracts at Smile Eye Clinic
Our time continues to flow, even at this very moment.
As time passes, signs of aging appear throughout our bodies, from our faces to our limbs, such as graying hair and wrinkles.
Our eyes also undergo the aging process.
At Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, we will provide a post explaining the definitions of presbyopia and cataracts, their representative symptoms, and Smile Eye Clinic's surgical methods to treat them.
Definition of Presbyopia and Cataracts
Presbyopia and cataracts are similar yet distinct, so it's important to clearly understand each definition.
First, let's define presbyopia.
Inside our eyes, there are muscles that adjust the lens when we look at distant objects and when we look at close objects.
As the eyes age, the elasticity of these muscles decreases, causing close-up objects or text to appear blurry.
This is a symptom of presbyopia.
So, what are cataracts?
The transparent lens located inside our eye is composed of protein.
When this transparent lens becomes cloudy, light entering the eye cannot properly focus on the retina and scatters, leading to symptoms such as objects appearing blurred or colors appearing distorted from their original hue.
This condition is cataracts.
Representative Symptoms of Presbyopia and Cataracts
Presbyopia and cataracts, though similar, have distinct symptoms.
Through the symptoms above, you can simply determine whether your eyes currently have presbyopia or cataracts.
Presbyopia Self-Diagnosis
Shall we look at the first presbyopia self-diagnosis?
Look at the text written on a red background and a green background.
If the text on the green background appears clearer, you may suspect presbyopia.
The second presbyopia self-diagnosis method can be easily performed at home or work.
1. Hold your resident registration card close to your eyes. | ||
2. Slowly extend your arm and stop at the position where the address on the resident registration card appears clear. | ||
3. Measure the distance from your eyes to the resident registration card. |
Measurement Results
10~15cm | Eyes of a 10 or 20-year-old! | |
30cm or more | Suspect early presbyopia! | |
40cm or more | Is presbyopia progressing? |
Cataract Self-Diagnosis
A representative symptom that appears when cataracts progress is diplopia (double vision).
Hold up one finger and cover one eye.
If you see two or more images, you may suspect cataracts.
Cataracts are not an eye disease that necessarily requires early surgery, but if left untreated, the pupil can become visibly cloudy, and in severe cases, it can lead to blindness.
Smile Eye Clinic's Systematic Approach
1. Over 70 types of precise examinations conducted | ||
2. 1:1 customized treatment from examination to surgery | ||
3. Examination and surgical equipment linked |
I will explain the three systematic approaches of Smile Eye Clinic.
1. System for conducting over 70 types of precise examinations
Among the body parts, the eye is a delicate and complex organ, including the lens, cornea, and retina.
Therefore, by conducting over 70 types of precise examinations, we can understand the condition of the eye from various angles, including whether there are other eye diseases.
2. System for 1:1 customized treatment, from examination to surgery
Smile Eye Clinic does not perform the same cataract surgery uniformly for all cataract patients.
We proceed with 1:1 customized treatment, from examination to surgery, considering the extent of progression and the appropriate timing for surgery, thereby reducing side effects.
3. Examination and surgical equipment linkage system
Since the examination equipment and surgical equipment are linked, surgical delays can be prevented, and the margin of error is reduced, thereby lowering the incidence of complications.
Furthermore, faster recovery times also reduce side effects.
Surgical Method to Simultaneously Resolve Presbyopia, Cataracts, and Astigmatism
For those who experience daily inconvenience due to the simultaneous onset of presbyopia and cataracts,
Smile Eye Clinic performs multifocal intraocular lens surgery that can simultaneously resolve presbyopia, cataracts, and astigmatism.
Previously, monofocal intraocular lenses could only correct distant vision, which meant that near vision still had to rely on reading glasses, which was a drawback.
Multifocal intraocular lenses can correct all distances—not only distant vision but also intermediate and near vision—eliminating the need for reading glasses and allowing for a more comfortable daily life.
Smile Eye Clinic considers various aspects such as the patient's occupation, lifestyle, and eye condition to insert a customized multifocal intraocular lens, performing surgery that simultaneously resolves presbyopia, cataracts, and even astigmatism.
Smile Eye Clinic, with over 12,000 surgeries performed, is composed of medical staff with extensive experience.
We are committed to restoring happy smiles to our patients by providing 1:1 treatment, consultation, examination, and surgery for each individual.
There's an old saying, ‘If the body is worth a thousand nyang, the eyes are worth nine hundred nyang.’
The eyes hold such an indispensable and important place among our bodily organs.
Therefore, even those who have not yet developed presbyopia or cataracts, if you are over 40 years old, we recommend visiting us at least once a year to check your eye condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are presbyopia and cataracts different?
Yes, presbyopia and cataracts are different eye conditions. Presbyopia is a phenomenon where close objects appear blurry due to decreased elasticity of the lens-adjusting muscles inside the eye. Cataracts refer to symptoms where the transparent lens becomes cloudy, causing light to not focus properly on the retina, leading to blurred or distorted vision.
Is there a self-diagnosis method for cataracts?
Yes, there is a self-diagnosis method that can suggest cataracts. If you hold up one finger, cover one eye, and see two or more images, you may suspect cataracts, and it is advisable to consult a specialist.
How does Smile Eye Clinic treat presbyopia and cataracts?
Smile Eye Clinic performs multifocal intraocular lens surgery that can simultaneously resolve presbyopia, cataracts, and astigmatism. This surgery is customized based on the patient's occupation, lifestyle, and eye condition, and it can correct distant, intermediate, and near vision.
What are the advantages of multifocal intraocular lens surgery?
Multifocal intraocular lens surgery has the advantage of correcting all distances of vision: distant, intermediate, and near. This allows for a more comfortable daily life without relying on reading glasses, and it can simultaneously resolve presbyopia, cataracts, and astigmatism.
What happens if cataracts are left untreated?
If cataracts are left untreated, the pupil can become visibly cloudy. In severe cases, it can lead to blindness, so if cataracts are suspected, it is important to visit an ophthalmologist early for examination and treatment.
What is Smile Eye Clinic's treatment system like?
Smile Eye Clinic has a systematic approach. We conduct over 70 types of precise examinations to assess the eye's condition and provide 1:1 customized treatment, from examination to surgery, to reduce side effects. Additionally, our linked examination and surgical equipment minimize surgical delays and errors, thereby lowering the incidence of complications and speeding up recovery time.