Cataract + Presbyopia Vision Correction

Presbyopia & Cataract Surgery removes the clouded lens and inserts an Intraocular Lens. When a multifocal Intraocular Lens is used, Cataract, Presbyopia, Myopia, and Astigmatism can be corrected at once. At SNU Eye Clinic, care is provided by medical staff with precision diagnostic and surgical equipment and more than 20 years of surgical experience.

Presbyopia & Cataract Surgery performed by an ophthalmology specialist with firsthand experience

· Doctor of Medicine, Seoul National University · Research Professor, Harvard University · Medical staff formerly affiliated with Samsung Medical Center as professors

Before surgery → After surgery This is the personal case of an SNU Eye Clinic medical staff member who underwent Presbyopia & Cataract Surgery (multifocal Intraocular Lens implantation) in 2018 for extreme Myopia (-9.75), high Astigmatism (-2.0), and Cataract.

Presbyopia and Cataract generally occur together

· Presbyopia: As you age, the lens becomes less elastic and thicker, and the muscles that control its thickness also weaken, making it difficult to see nearby objects clearly. · Cataract: A condition in which the lens becomes cloudy like a fogged window, causing decreased vision. Treatment is recommended before vision loss becomes severe.

Because symptoms and conditions vary from patient to patient, selecting the most appropriate surgical method based on a thorough examination is essential.

Check for these symptoms

Presbyopia Checklist

· You need brighter lighting when reading books · Objects appear blurry, as if seen through fog · Colors appear faded or yellowish · Night driving has become difficult · Objects appear doubled or overlapping · It is difficult to read text messages on your mobile phone

Cataract Checklist

· Your vision appears cloudy, as if seen through fog · You cannot see well in bright places · You frequently squint or experience eye discomfort due to glare · Objects appear doubled even when viewed with one eye · Near Vision temporarily improves · You cannot see well even when wearing glasses, contact lenses, or reading glasses

Eye diseases that may accompany Presbyopia

Cataract

The lens becomes cloudy, causing reduced vision or overlapping images. Missing the optimal timing for surgery can increase the difficulty of the procedure or lead to complications, so an early examination is recommended.

Glaucoma

A condition that causes visual field defects due to elevated intraocular pressure or abnormal blood flow to the Optic Nerve. There are usually few symptoms in the early stages.

Age-related Macular Degeneration

A condition in which degeneration of cells in the macula, responsible for central vision, causes decreased vision. Early detection through regular examinations is important.

Treatment Options for Presbyopia

Case 01. Conservative treatment (vision correction with glasses)

Reading glasses or single-vision, bifocal, or multifocal glasses are used.

Case 02. Customized Vision Correction for Presbyopia (Presbyopia SMILE)

The shape of the Cornea is changed with a laser to correct both Distance Vision and Near Vision.

Case 03. Correction together with Cataract treatment (multifocal Intraocular Lens)

During Cataract surgery, a multifocal Intraocular Lens is used to correct Presbyopia, Myopia, Astigmatism, and Cataract at once.

Treatment Options for Cataract

Case 01. Conservative treatment (medication)

It may slow the progression of Cataract, but has little fundamental therapeutic effect.

Case 02. Customized surgery (Cataract Surgery)

If it interferes with daily life, surgery is performed to remove the clouded lens, even at an early stage.

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Surgical methods and outcomes may vary depending on the individual’s condition and are determined through consultation with a specialist.