Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic's Presbyopia Correction Surgery, Causes, and Self-Diagnosis!

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Today, June 25th, marks the 70th anniversary of the Korean War.

On this 70th anniversary of 6.25, we express our gratitude for the noble sacrifices of our fallen heroes and veterans.

Let's begin today's posting.

Previously, we posted about presbyopia and cataracts at Smile Eye Clinic,

covering their definitions and surgical methods.

▲ If you haven't seen it yet, you can click the link above to view the post.

Today, we'll delve deeper into each topic, from definitions to symptoms, causes, and surgical methods.

First, let's learn about presbyopia.

People with two eyes have the ability to alternately view distant landscapes and nearby objects.

Thanks to the ability to see freely and alternately,

we can enjoy a wide field of vision and see various things like living creatures, objects, landscapes, and our loved ones.

But what happens if there's difficulty in seeing alternately?

What is presbyopia?

Simply put, presbyopia is a type of age-related eye condition where near vision deteriorates.

Just as your youthful stamina and strong muscles gradually decline with age, and muscles atrophy if not maintained,

the same applies to your eyes.

As you age, the elasticity of the muscles holding the lens decreases, making it difficult to focus immediately on nearby objects, resulting in blurry vision.

This symptom is presbyopia.

Causes of presbyopia

In the past, presbyopia was a natural symptom that appeared with aging.

Nowadays, while aging still contributes to presbyopia, the development of various electronic devices has led to their use from adolescence,

accelerating eye aging.

As a result, presbyopia symptoms are now appearing not only in people in their 50s but also as early as their 20s.

The image above shows a graph of presbyopia incidence by age group.

Looking at the graph, you can easily grasp the incidence of presbyopia and become more aware, right?

Presbyopia self-diagnosis

Let's quickly check if your eyes currently have presbyopia, whether at home or work.

The two images above show methods for self-diagnosing presbyopia.

Don't dismiss it lightly with the thought, ‘I'm young, so my eyes won't be affected,’ but rather, people in their 20s and 30s should also try the presbyopia self-diagnosis.

In the past, people naturally accepted the aging phenomena that occurred with age.

Nowadays, there is a growing trend of seniors (middle-aged and older adults) actively seeking to improve and change these phenomena.

Many people enjoy various activities such as self-improvement exercises (swimming, golf, table tennis, etc.),

hobbies (fishing, cooking, dancing, etc.), tourism, and club activities.

When enjoying these activities, reading glasses can be a hindrance aesthetically or in terms of activity,

so there is a growing trend to correct presbyopia.

Furthermore, these are senior generations who are actively engaged in social life and have economic and time余裕.

Smile Eye Clinic offers presbyopia correction surgery for such senior generations.

A person's eyes, which use both eyes, have a dominant eye and a non-dominant eye.

The dominant eye is called the ‘dominant eye,’ and the non-dominant eye is called the ‘non-dominant eye.’

At Smile Eye Clinic, laser surgery is performed to correct presbyopia, allowing the dominant eye to see distant objects well and the non-dominant eye to see near objects well.

After presbyopia correction surgery, over time,

the human brain adapts to the difference in distance perception between the two eyes.

This eliminates the need to rely on glasses or reading glasses, and because it's simple and recovery is fast,

it has the advantage of allowing a natural return to daily life.

Smile Eye Clinic's unique system

I believe everyone has experienced visiting a famous hospital with a renowned doctor for treatment,

only to have their long-awaited consultation end quickly due to the large number of patients, leaving them feeling empty.

Smile Eye Clinic addresses such shortcomings by providing 1:1 customized care for patients,

from consultation and counseling to surgery and aftercare.

Even if there are multiple presbyopia patients,

some may have presbyopia accompanied by cataracts,

while others may only have presbyopia and seek only presbyopia correction.

Therefore, a 1:1 customized system for each patient's eyes can prevent concerns such as postoperative side effects or complications.

Furthermore, Smile Eye Clinic's examination and surgical equipment are integrated,

which shortens surgery time and thus recovery time,

making it an ideal presbyopia correction surgery for busy modern individuals.

As we age, our bodies naturally degenerate.

The eyes, in particular, are said to be the only internal organs in our body that protrude outwards.

If you are over 40 years old or experience symptoms of blurry vision,

do not simply dismiss it as poor condition, but visit an ophthalmologist for a detailed eye examination.

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