Cataract Surgery Cost: Are You Worried About Blurry Vision?
Hello.
I'm Kim Jung-hoon, Head Director of Gangnam ID Eye Clinic.
I'd like to greet you.
Every year, as autumn and winter approach, more people visit the ophthalmologist.
In particular, the number of cataract surgeries increases from after the holidays until winter, and this is a result that can be confirmed in actual statistics.
Recently, as cataract surgery consultations increase, especially among middle-aged and older adults, if your parents say, "My eyes are blurry," or
if they hold books far away when reading at home, have trouble sleeping at night, or complain of blurry vision, you need to consider an eye exam first.
Today, I will take the time to explain presbyopia, cataract surgery costs, treatment methods, and symptoms, which many people are concerned about and confused about among various eye diseases.
"Is there a difference between cataracts and presbyopia?"
Originally, there is a lens in our eyes that focuses like a camera lens.
However, as you get older, the elasticity of the muscles that control this lens decreases, making it difficult to see nearby letters, which is presbyopia.
Typical experiences include blurred newspaper print and blurry cell phone screens. Your eyes feel stiff and heavy, and symptoms may worsen in dimly lit places.
Many people consider this a natural phenomenon that occurs as they age and do not visit an ophthalmologist at the expense of medical expenses.
The problem is that cataracts are easily confused with presbyopia.
Cataracts are a disease in which the lens becomes cloudy, blurring the vision as if it were foggy, and gradually accompanied by a foreign body sensation and decreased vision.
Double vision, where objects appear double or triple, and daytime blindness, where the eyes are dazzled in bright places and feel more comfortable in dark places, are also common.
In the early stages, it could be easily overlooked, and many people confuse presbyopia with cataracts, but as time goes on, it can cause great inconvenience in daily life, and it was important to distinguish between them.
"Typical causes and prevention methods for cataract development"
Congenital cataracts are mostly of unknown cause and are caused by heredity, intrauterine infection, or metabolic abnormalities.
On the other hand, acquired cataracts are most often caused by physical aging. In addition, lens proteins can be denatured due to ultraviolet rays, smoking, long-term use of steroids, and diabetes.
These changes interfere with light transmission, blurring vision, and if they progress, they can cause inconvenience in daily life.
There is no special way to prevent congenital cataracts, and early diagnosis is important, but senile cataracts are due to the natural aging process with increasing age, but exposure to strong ultraviolet rays may also have an effect, so wearing sunglasses outdoors can be helpful.
In the case of traumatic cataracts caused by injury, it is important to be careful not to injure your eyes.
If you instill or take drugs that can cause cataracts, such as steroids, for a long time, it is wise to undergo regular eye examinations.
"Cataract surgery treatment process and principles"
In the early stages of cataract progression, drug treatment or lifestyle improvements can slow the progression to some extent, but if clouding has already progressed, cataract surgery should be considered.
This is because once a lens becomes cloudy, it is difficult to return to its original normal state.
Cataract surgery is performed by removing the cloudy lens and inserting an artificial lens.
At this time, it is best to choose an artificial lens customized after comprehensively considering lifestyle patterns, eye structure, and shape.
"Single focus, multifocal lens differences and selection criteria?"
If you are about to undergo cataract surgery, lens selection is as important a decision factor as the surgery itself, as it can affect the quality of your vision and the convenience of your daily life.
In particular, once an artificial lens is inserted, it is difficult to replace, so it is necessary to choose carefully through sufficient information and consultation.
Typical lenses used for cataract surgery can be divided into single-focus lenses and multifocal lenses.
Each lens has different advantages and disadvantages depending on whether it corrects for distance, near, or intermediate vision, so it is important to choose one that suits your lifestyle and vision needs.
For example, if you drive frequently or do a lot of outdoor activities, distance vision is important, so a single-focus lens that can focus on one vision may be suitable, but if you read or use your cell phone up close, you will need to wear separate reading glasses.
If you mainly read books or use your cell phone frequently, multifocal lenses that can compensate for near vision are helpful.
They can correct a wide range of distances, from far to intermediate to near, so you don't have to wear reading glasses in your daily life.
Recently, with the development of artificial lenses, vision correction effects and satisfaction have greatly improved, but you should choose a product that is more suitable for you to achieve satisfactory results, so be sure to check and choose carefully.
"Let's check the cost of cataract surgery?"
In the case of cataract surgery costs, they are generally in the range of 1 million to 3 million won, and there are differences in the costs charged depending on the method used and the ophthalmologist performing the surgery.
Therefore, it is better to compare many places rather than looking for places that offer cataract surgery at a very low cost or emphasize events.
Changes in vision progress slowly, but if you identify and manage the cause early, you can maintain clear and comfortable vision for a long time, so if discomfort recurs, it is advisable to check the condition of your eyes through a medical examination.
"Finally, if you are looking into cataract surgery"
Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision loss worldwide, and surgical correction is medically the most effective.
If cataract surgery is performed at the right time, normal visual function can be restored without problems such as vision loss or blindness.
Pay close attention to changes in your eyes, and if you notice blurry vision or glare, start early treatment through a medical examination.
In addition, a comprehensive examination system, the skills and experience of the medical staff, the sophistication of the surgical equipment, and the systematic nature of the follow-up management system can be important judgment criteria.
These factors are directly related to increasing the predictability of results and satisfaction, so they must be considered.
Thank you for reading the long post.
This was Kim Jung-hoon, Head Director of Gangnam ID Eye Clinic.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/tkatlrltkatl/224056431698
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