Overview
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.
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Shinsegae Eye Presbyopia & Cataract Checkpoints
Shinsegae Eye Clinic Presbyopia · Cataract Precautions
Washing & Showering
- Washing your face and hair is possible from 3 days after surgery
- Wipe your face with a wet towel for the first 3 days
- Be careful not to let water enter your eyes while showering
Eye Care
- Eye makeup is possible from 1 week after surgery
- Do not rub or press the operated eye for 1 month
No Sauna or Swimming
- Avoid perms, hair dye, public baths, jjimjilbang and saunas for 2 weeks
- Avoid swimming pools and infection-prone places for 1 month
Drink with Caution
- Light drinking is possible from 2 weeks after surgery
- Avoid heavy drinking for at least 1 month
Exercise & Daily Life
- Do not sleep on your stomach
- Light exercise is possible after 3 days
- Strenuous exercise is possible after 2 weeks
- Driving is possible from the next day
- Take care with night driving for 6 months
- Daily activities and watching TV are possible from the day of surgery
Regular Check-ups
- Be sure to visit the clinic the day after surgery
- If you feel eye or head pain or discomfort, contact the hospital
