Cataract: the lens turns cloudy
Light can no longer pass through cleanly, so the whole view looks hazy. Surgery removes the cloudy lens and puts an artificial one in its place.
Cataract and
presbyopia care
Two lens problems, one careful exam
If near text is slipping out of focus or everything looks faintly fogged, the cause usually sits in the lens inside your eye. Our Seoul center diagnoses and treats both cataract and presbyopia, from the first exam to aftercare.
The two feel alike but are not the same. A cataract clouds the lens. Presbyopia slows its focusing on close objects. An eye exam is what tells them apart.
The Lens
What goes wrong, and where
Presbyopia: the lens stops flexing
The lens loses elasticity with age, so close objects blur while distance can stay sharp.
Why one surgery can address both
When a cataract is treated with an advanced intraocular lens, presbyopia and astigmatism can be corrected in the same operation. Which lens is right is decided after your exam.
Hands On
Surgeons who operate in person
With multifocal lenses in particular, the result leans heavily on the surgeon’s experience and technique.
Ready for what can happen in surgery
A torn posterior capsule, a displaced lens or vitreous prolapse can occur during cataract surgery. Our medical team is experienced in managing these if they arise.
Who leads the center
Dr. Hahn Tae-Won, a cornea and cataract specialist, heads the center as Center Director. The whole team is on the doctors page.
How We Work
Four things you can expect
One team from exam to aftercare
Surgeons, optometrists and counselors assess each eye together and stay with you through the whole course of care.
Laser and ultrasound options
Laser surgical systems, ultrasound phacoemulsification and a wide set of exam devices are available. See the equipment page.
A lens sized for your eye
No two eyes are alike, so we keep many intraocular lenses on hand and calculate size and power for you individually.
Strict infection control
Staff disinfect their hands thoroughly, supplies are sterilized, and operating room temperature and humidity are controlled day and night, all year round.
We avoid over-treatment. Surgery is recommended only when your exam, your daily environment and your work suggest your vision can improve.
Sky Eye Clinic
Fair Care
Fees, interpreters, first steps
We do not charge excessive fees for exams or surgery, and overseas patients pay the same fees as patients from Korea. Your consultation is free. Fee details are on the pricing page.
Interpreters for English, Japanese and Chinese are on site. When you are ready, contact us to arrange an exam.
FAQ
Questions about this center
Are cataract and presbyopia the same thing?
No. Presbyopia is a loss of focusing power, so near objects blur. A cataract is a clouding of the lens, so everything looks hazy. An eye exam separates the two.
Who performs the operation?
Experienced surgeons operate in person. Results with multifocal lenses depend on the surgeon’s experience and technique, so this sits at the center of how we work.
If I am diagnosed, do I need surgery right away?
Not necessarily. We recommend surgery only when your exam, work and living environment suggest it can improve your vision.
Can one operation treat cataract and presbyopia together?
Cataract surgery with an advanced lens can correct presbyopia and astigmatism at the same time. Your surgeon chooses the lens after examining your eyes.
Guides
Explore this section
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Symptoms and causes
How presbyopia and cataract feel, and how to tell them apart.
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Tests and diagnosis
The pre-surgery exam, lens power measurement and our surgical systems.
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Lens (IOL) types
Monofocal, multifocal and specialty lenses side by side.
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04
Secondary cataract
What to do if vision clouds over again after surgery.
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Before and after surgery
Eye drops, shield, washing and activity, step by step.
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06
Presbyopia laser surgery
A laser option for near vision without lens replacement.
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