How to Reduce Side Effects of Presbyopia and Cataracts?

Hello everyone!

Today, I'd like to take a moment to share some information about something you might not have known.

As the summer of 2020 begins with strong UV rays, we all wear short-sleeved clothes.

To protect our skin, we apply sunscreen not only to our faces but also to sun-exposed areas like our arms and legs, right?

Similarly, it's a good idea to carry sunglasses, wide-brimmed hats, and parasols to protect your eyes from strong UV rays.

In fact, bus drivers, taxi drivers, delivery drivers, and others who work outdoors have a higher chance of developing presbyopia and cataracts than those who work indoors in offices.

So, it would be beneficial to get into the habit of wearing sunglasses when going out.

I mentioned UV rays as one of several causes to raise your awareness.

Besides UV rays, there are various other causes such as aging, prolonged use of electronic devices, and complications arising from diseases like diabetes.

According to the Korea Consumer Agency, presbyopia and cataract surgery accounted for the largest proportion of reported cases between 2017 and 2019.

As it ranks first in the number of surgeries in Korea, it's a bitter reality that many people suffer from the side effects of presbyopia and cataracts.

Many people feel afraid of visiting a clinic and undergoing surgery, thinking, ‘I need treatment, but what if side effects of presbyopia and cataracts occur in my eyes?’

Today, I'd like to tell you how to reduce the side effects of presbyopia and cataracts.

First, when choosing a hospital, it's best not to stick to just one, but to visit several.

Each hospital has different areas of expertise and different numbers of surgeries, so it's good to thoroughly research and consult with them.

Also, just because your eyes have presbyopia and cataracts like another patient doesn't mean you should undergo a generic presbyopia and cataract surgery.

This can lead to side effects, so it's best to visit an ophthalmology clinic that provides one-on-one consultation, examination, testing, surgery, and post-operative care tailored to each patient.

Finally, through a detailed examination, it's important not just to check the clouded lens, but to look at the cornea, retina, optic nerve, and other areas in multiple dimensions.

Please visit an ophthalmology clinic that meticulously checks for other ongoing eye diseases or any other abnormal areas.

There are various ways to reduce the side effects of presbyopia and cataracts, including a meticulous, multi-faceted examination of patients' eyes, careful post-operative care, and different surgical methods.

The eyes are vital organs that we use throughout our lives.

They have a small yet complex structure, so to determine where damage or abnormalities have occurred, a multi-dimensional detailed examination is paramount.

On a strong UV afternoon, we've explored ways to reduce the side effects of presbyopia and cataracts.

As this eye disease ranks first in the number of surgeries in Korea, it's important to be aware of it from a young age and strive to delay its onset.