Cataract surgery Korea: lenses, laser and presbyopia care

What our cataract and presbyopia center covers

Both conditions change how the lens inside your eye works. A cataract clouds the lens. Presbyopia makes the lens slower to focus on near objects. They can feel alike, so an eye exam is the only reliable way to tell them apart.

For cataract surgery Korea visitors and local patients alike, our center looks after both, from the first exam to follow-up care. A team of surgeons, optometrists and counselors checks each eye and manages the whole path, including aftercare.

Guides in this section

• Presbyopia and cataract symptoms and causes: how to tell the two apart, what each feels like and how cataract surgery works.
• Cataract tests and diagnosis: the exam before surgery, IOL power measurement and the laser and ultrasound systems we use.
• Cataract IOL types: monofocal and multifocal lenses compared, with each premium lens we use.
• Secondary cataract treatment: what to do when vision turns cloudy again after surgery.
• Cataract surgery recovery guide: day-by-day care and precautions after surgery.

Surgeons who operate themselves

Results with multifocal lenses depend heavily on the surgeon's experience and technique. That is why it matters to have surgery at a clinic with deep surgical experience.

Complications can also appear during surgery, such as a tear in the posterior capsule, a displaced lens or vitreous prolapse. Our experienced medical staff can perform surgery safely and handle these problems if they occur.

Dr. Hahn Tae-Won leads the center as Center Director and specializes in cornea and cataract. Meet the full team on our doctors page.

Four reasons patients choose this center

1. Research for safer care

   A dedicated team of surgeons, optometrists and counselors assesses each eye and manages everything from examination to post-operative care.

2. Wide range of equipment

   We use laser surgical equipment, ultrasound phacoemulsification equipment and many examination devices. See the full list on our equipment page.

3. 1:1 lens matching

   No two eyes are the same, so we offer many intraocular lenses. Lens size and power are calculated precisely for you.

4. Strict infection control

   Surgical staff disinfect their hands thoroughly, supplies are strictly sterilized and the operating room is kept at controlled temperature and humidity around the clock, in every season.

How we decide whether you need surgery

We avoid over-treatment. We recommend surgery only when your exam results, living environment and occupation suggest that your vision can improve.

We also aim for honest care: we do not charge excessive fees for examinations or surgery. Overseas and domestic patients pay the same fees, and your consultation is free. Interpreters who speak English, Japanese and Chinese are on site.

Not sure where to start? Read about presbyopia and cataract symptoms, then book your free consultation to have your eyes checked.