[Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic] If you experience early symptoms of presbyopia, please get an examination!

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As we age, the lens of the eye undergoes changes.

The elasticity of the lens decreases, leading to a decline in its ability to adjust focus.

We refer to this phenomenon as ‘presbyopia’.

It is notable that the age at which presbyopia appears is gradually getting younger.

For healthy eyes, it is necessary to detect and manage presbyopia early.

1. If you find yourself squinting unconsciously when looking at close objects, or

2. If your eyes quickly feel tired and heavy when reading a book,

we recommend visiting an ophthalmologist for a presbyopia examination.

As mentioned earlier, when presbyopia occurs, the elasticity and focusing ability of the lens weaken,

leading to symptoms where you cannot clearly focus on close objects.

The symptoms experienced may vary slightly from person to person, but generally,

you will feel as if your vision has deteriorated.

In particular, if the focus does not switch quickly when alternating between looking at distant and close objects,

presbyopia should also be suspected.

If you find yourself unconsciously frowning when looking at close objects, or

if your eyes quickly feel tired and heavy when reading a book,

we recommend getting a presbyopia examination.

Originally, presbyopia was considered one of the natural phenomena of aging.

However, it is no longer limited to aging phenomena and has become a condition that develops at an early age due to poor lifestyle habits.

If you are not old but presbyopia has occurred,

it is good to reflect on whether you habitually smoke, drink, or excessively use electronic devices.

Smoking and alcohol, in particular, are major culprits that interfere with the antioxidant circulation of the eyes,

and excessive use of electronic devices prolongs exposure to blue light,

which reduces the elasticity of the lens and accelerates the onset of presbyopia.

UV exposure also increases eye fatigue

and can be a cause of cataracts, so when going outdoors,

it is good to wear sunglasses or a hat to protect your eyes from UV rays.

Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, a presbyopia correction clinic in Gangnam, performs various types of examinations

to accurately understand the overall condition of the eye before correction.

If laser surgery is required during the examination, LASIK surgery may be performed in conjunction with artificial lens implantation.

Sometimes, many people believe that laser vision correction is only performed on younger individuals,

and is not applicable for vision loss due to presbyopia.

However, if both presbyopia and cataracts occur and require treatment,

laser correction and artificial lens implantation can be performed together.

How to delay presbyopia?

To delay the onset of presbyopia as much as possible in younger individuals, lifestyle improvements are necessary.

It is best to reduce the time spent using electronic devices such as computers and smartphones as much as possible.

For example, if you have used an electronic device at close range, it is good to rest your eyes by looking at a distant object for 5-10 minutes or more.

If your eyes are dry, use artificial tears,

and when your eyes feel heavy and tired, eye exercises and warm compresses are beneficial.

Also, to prevent presbyopia, regular eye check-ups are

the most helpful.

Cataracts and presbyopia have particularly similar symptoms, which can lead to confusion between the two,

and problems such as missing the appropriate treatment period can

often occur, so caution is needed.

Our Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic

is equipped with the latest equipment and a systematic examination system,

providing personalized 1:1 consultations and

sincerely treating and operating on each individual.

We also always prioritize the patient

and value transparency and safety above all else.

If you have any other inquiries,

please feel free to contact the eye clinic at any time.

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