Presbyopia & Cataract
What is a cataract?
The transparent lens inside the eye gradually clouds over,
preventing light from passing through properly —
causing hazy, foggy vision as if looking through mist.
Cataract self-check
It may be more than presbyopia — check the signs your eyes are sending
If 2 or more items apply,
you may be showing early signs of cataract.
A specialist examination is important
to confirm the condition accurately.
- Distant objects stay blurry even after changing glasses or cleaning the lenses.
- Lights look smeared and car headlights cause unusually intense glare.
- Objects appear doubled or multiplied even when using one eye.
- Colors look more yellow or darker than they used to.
- Close text that was once hard to read suddenly seems clearer without reading glasses.
- There is a noticeably large gap between your daytime and nighttime vision.
What is presbyopia?
The elasticity of the lens — which adjusts its thickness
to focus on the retina — gradually decreases,
making it difficult to bring close objects into sharp focus.
Presbyopia self-check
Check whether presbyopia may already be starting in your eyes
If 3 or more items apply, it is advisable to have a thorough eye examination.
- You hold your phone or book further away than you used to.
- Close text looks blurry or is hard to bring into focus.
- Switching focus from near to far feels slow or delayed.
- Reading small text in dim light has become more uncomfortable.
- Extended close-up work causes eye dryness or headaches.
- Close-up text is easier to read with reading glasses.
Presbyopia vs Cataract
The symptoms can look similar, but the causes are different. Accurate diagnosis is the first step.
Shinsegae Eye Presbyopia & Cataract Solutions
Shinsegae Eye — Precautions
Stop Wearing Lenses
- Soft lenses: 1 week before
- Hard / toric lenses: 2 weeks before
- Ortho-K lenses: 4+ weeks before
Check Medications
If you take blood thinners or circulation drugs,
please consult with our medical staff beforehand.
No Eye Makeup
Please avoid eye makeup
on the day before and the day of surgery.
Bring a Companion
Vision may be blurry after dilation tests and surgery —
we recommend having a guardian accompany you.
