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Presbyopia/Cataract effects, reviews, and prices

Can presbyopia and cataracts be treated at the same time?

Also known as · Presbyopia surgery, Cataract surgery, Multifocal lens implant

Cataract Surgery replaces the cloudy natural lens of the eye with an artificial lens.

Common concerns

Cannot read up closeCloudy visionNeed reading glassesNight driving is hard
Based on clinic deals ₩10,000 ~ ₩6,000,000

1,783 verified reviews

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    UnverifiedSeoul Transparent Eye Clinic

    The interior of the clinic was clean and neat, and I liked that the medical equipment and other facilities all seemed fairly new. I went in because of a stye, but they didn’t drain it right away. They told me to take some medication and monitor it for now. But during the consultation, the doctor actually stood up to greet me. They were incredibly, incredibly kind. They explained everything very thoroughly, and I felt like they really cared about their patients. The registration process was like what you’d see at a large hospital, and the staff member who helped me check in was kind as well. There were quite a few patients waiting, so the wait was a little long. I think it was probably because the doctor doesn’t rush through appointments, but takes the time to examine each patient carefully. It also seems like they perform Cataract Surgery, and they offer Dream Lenses, so it seems like a good place to get various types of eye care.

    2026.09.02
  • Rating 5.0 out of 5
    UnverifiedHana Seoul Eye Clinic

    I had cataract surgery yesterday. Even during the preparation for the exam, the doctors were incredibly kind and explained everything in detail, which made me feel comfortable. After the surgery, they were also extremely kind, gently administering the eye drops and explaining what to do at home in detail. They never seemed irritated and patiently answered all my questions. I’m really grateful. During the entire process after the surgery, the head doctor was also very communicative and kept a positive atmosphere. After the surgery, I left feeling good. I returned today for another exam and consultation, and the doctors were kind and attentive again. It made me feel really good.

    2026.01.15
  • Rating 5.0 out of 5
    UnverifiedThe Bon Ophthalmology Clinic

    Lately, I've been really into language learning on my phone, and my screen time has increased, which made my eyes feel dry. I started seeing a black donut shape floating in my right eye, which worried me because I have diabetes. People around me recommended The Bon Eye Clinic and Dr. Choi Hyun-jin, so I decided to visit. As expected, he explained everything in detail without any unnecessary treatments, and the staff of five took great care during the pre-examination. It's so different from when you're rushed during a health check-up! He explained in detail that the cells floating in my eye are likely related to the vitreous pulling away as I age. I wasn't quite sure about that, but I understood after reading the blog Dr. Choi had written. He also emphasized that, since I have diabetes, I need to take good care of my eye health and mentioned that it's not yet time for cataract surgery.

    2026.01.28
  • Rating 1.0 out of 5
    UnverifiedDemian Eye Clinic

    Due to unavoidable circumstances, I came in the day after having stitches removed from my upper eyelid surgery for a cataract exam. Before the appointment, there were many technicians or staff doing various tests, and one of them decided to take a picture of my eye. They grabbed my eyelid with their bare hands (without disinfecting the equipment beforehand or even using hand sanitizer) and ended up tearing my stitched eyelid again. I had clearly asked them to be careful. Later, I realized that this person didn't even know what upper eyelid surgery was. It's ridiculous because I know this hospital does upper eyelid surgeries. The doctor seemed nice, but the overall atmosphere of the hospital was chaotic, and it felt like the staff wasn't well trained. As a result, my stitches have opened up, leaving a scar and making the eyelid uneven. I'm considering a revision surgery for my eyelid.

    2026.05.10
  • Rating 5.0 out of 5
    UnverifiedNowon Light Love Ophthalmology Clinic

    I ended up going there while looking into cataract surgery for my parents. They had the examination and consultation about the results on the same day, scheduled the surgery, and even completed the preoperative tests at the Internal Medicine department downstairs in a short amount of time. The surgery was scheduled for a few days later, and after having it done, my parent is very satisfied. Since it was eye surgery and they’re older, I was worried, but seeing them happy and saying that they should have done it sooner because everything looks so much clearer makes me feel relieved and satisfied too. They went back a few more times for follow-up care and checkups after the surgery, and they’ve improved so much that they still don’t need to wear reading glasses. The facilities are old, so I can’t say they’re particularly impressive, but I chose the place based solely on the doctor’s skill, and I’m very satisfied. There are many eye clinics near Nowon Station, and I feel like I made the right choice.

    2026.08.19
  • Rating 5.0 out of 5
    UnverifiedYonsei Yoon Ophthalmology Clinic

    I decided to go because there were reviews from people who had visited here describing cases and treatment processes similar to mine, with everything about the hospital written out in detail, and many people also said the staff were kind. It was close by, too. Later, I found out that my grandmother had Cataract Surgery here. I took a taxi, but there were no seats available, so I ended up waiting outside for nearly 50 minutes. Once I went in, the nurse first asked for my national identification number and about my symptoms. After examining me, they said it appeared to be a common fall seasonal allergic reaction. They prescribed me some medicine and said that if I took it regularly and got plenty of rest, I would get better. Just as they said, I’m recovering well.

    2026.09.17
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    UnverifiedCho Eye Clinic

    I suddenly started having trouble seeing things up close and felt frequent fatigue and dryness in my eyes, so I went in for an exam. The facilities were very clean and comfortable. The director was really kind and carefully checked my symptoms. It turned out that I was experiencing presbyopia, and the doctor explained the changes in detail. The transportation is convenient, and the nurses are also very friendly, so I recommend it.

    2024.07.21
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    UnverifiedEunpyeong Hopeful Eye Clinic

    I couldn’t really see any dust, but it felt like something had gotten into my eye, and it was stinging, so I went to the Eye Clinic. They examined my eye and said it was clean, and told me to use eye drops and keep an eye on it. They said it was probably because the inside of my eye was dry, and that this can happen when presbyopia starts. Luckily, it got better almost magically after using the eye drops, so this is the only eye clinic I go to now ^^

    2026.09.30
  • Rating 5.0 out of 5
    UnverifiedChamjo Eun Ophthalmology Clinic

    When I was younger, my eyesight was really good, but as I age, my eyes are getting worse. I haven't been to an eye clinic in a long time, and this place seems like it was established less than two years ago. The facilities are clean, and they have several machines, so I moved around to different machines for my eye tests. They said it's presbyopia due to my age. 😢 It's sad to think I'm already at the age where I hear about presbyopia. I apparently have both nearsightedness and astigmatism, plus I'm dealing with dry eyes. The doctor explained everything in a way that was really easy to understand. The nurses and the administrative staff were all very kind and spoke softly. Nowadays, when you go to a hospital, you often encounter unfriendly doctors and nurses, but I felt comfortable during my exam and tests. I'm diligently using the prescribed eye drops. I'll be coming back next time. Thank you!

    2026.02.10
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    UnverifiedYonsei Malkkeun Eye Clinic

    Recently, I've been experiencing stinging eyes and tearing when looking at my laptop or computer screen. I tried using artificial tears and kept an eye on it, but it didn’t improve, so I eventually went to Yonsei Malgeun Eye Clinic. The facilities looked good, and I was satisfied with the experience. They kindly helped me with the appointment. After a basic vision test, I saw the doctor, and we also did a cataract examination. Luckily, he said it wasn't anything serious, just some inflammation in my eyes. He was very kind and explained everything really well. The nurses were also all very friendly, which was nice. After getting a prescription and consistently using the eye drops, my symptoms have improved a lot.

    2026.05.14
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    UnverifiedSeoul Yonsei Eye Clinic

    I visited because my eyes were so, so dry that it was making everyday life difficult. There are several doctors, but I see the male director on the left side of the information desk. He’s always kind whenever I go, and I like how he explains things in an easy-to-understand way. I received a treatment where they placed something like a sticker over the openings that let moisture drain from my eyes, and the dryness improved quite a bit afterward. I was also prescribed an eye ointment to put in my eyes, which I’ve been using diligently before bed. It’s a fairly large hospital that also performs Cataract Surgery, so I’ve visited for my parents’ eye care as well. The hospital doesn’t seem to over-treat patients, which made me trust it even more. It’s also convenient that there’s a pharmacy right on the first floor, and there was an optical shop on the third floor, I think, so it was easy to get glasses made using the prescription from the Eye Clinic.

    2026.05.23
  • Rating 5.0 out of 5
    UnverifiedSeoul Yonsei Eye Clinic

    I visited because my eyes were extremely dry—so dry that it was making everyday life difficult. There are several doctors, but I saw the male doctor to the left of the information desk. He’s always kind whenever I go, and I like how he explains things in an easy-to-understand way. I had a treatment where they put something like a sticker over the openings that let moisture drain from my eyes, and the dryness improved quite a lot afterward. I was also prescribed eye ointment, which I’ve been diligently using before bed. It’s a fairly large hospital that also performs Cataract Surgery, so I’ve visited for my parents’ Eye Clinic appointments as well. It doesn’t seem like a hospital that overprescribes unnecessary treatments, which made me trust it even more. It was also convenient that there’s a pharmacy right on the first floor, and I think there was an optical shop on the third floor, so it was easy to get glasses made using my Eye Clinic prescription.

    2026.05.22
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    UnverifiedBright Eye Clinic

    I went in for my regular checkup, and the eye drops I had been prescribed and using were also running out. There were a lot of patients waiting today, so I had to wait before being seen. I always feel reassured because they’re kind and very thorough. Compared to last time, my overall eye condition had gotten worse, so I was nervous about having to undergo all kinds of tests. Thankfully, it wasn’t serious enough to require surgery, and they said the signs of decreased vision and cataracts caused by aging had only gotten a little worse, so I felt somewhat relieved. My eyes aren’t in the best condition because of several combined symptoms, but I’m grateful that my vision hasn’t declined rapidly because I’ve been receiving regular care and managing them consistently. I’ve been going to Ganseok Balgeun for almost twenty years, and I like that the facilities are clean and, above all, that the director and nurses are so kind.

    2026.08.21
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    UnverifiedSamsung Eye Clinic

    My mom is 74 years old and she has been going for regular eye check-ups for a few years now due to artificial tears. They told her her cataracts were severe and she needed surgery, so we scheduled the surgery for two weeks later and came in today. The attending physician is very kind and explains everything so well from the patient's perspective; it feels really good. I've noticed that doctors often change, but I hope this one stays for a long time. The nurses were very friendly during the consultations about the surgery. My mom was really worried about the pain, but they reassured her. After the surgery, she said it wasn't as bad as she expected. The operating room is on the upper floor, and the facilities are really clean and warm, just like in the pictures. Today, she had the surgery on her right eye, and tomorrow she’ll have it done on her left; she handled it really well.

    2026.01.06
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    UnverifiedLeaders Saint Mary Eye Clinic

    I visited an eye doctor because my eyes were extremely irritated from using my phone too much. When I woke up, my eyes would be so watery and painful that I ended up at Readers Sungmo Eye Clinic. It's close to my house and had good reviews, so I decided to go there. They seemed to specialize in things like vision correction and cataracts. Since it was my first visit, I had a basic examination first, and then the doctor continued with the consultation. I thought it was just simple dry eye syndrome, but the doctor kindly explained that it was due to oil glands in my eyes not functioning properly. I was prescribed artificial tears and eye ointment, and I even got a special cleanser for eyelid washing and recommendations for warm compresses. I received very kind treatment, and the doctor advised me to do the warm compresses often.

    2026.05.16
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    UnverifiedYonsei Eye Clinic

    I've been going to get my eyes checked because they feel a bit blurry, and I've been getting prescriptions and treatments. This time, I had some inflammation and got a different prescription. As I'm getting older, my eyes seem to be getting more uncomfortable. Still, it’s great to have a trustworthy and convenient eye clinic nearby. The doctor takes good care of me and provides effective treatments, which is why I keep coming back to this hospital. The facilities are clean, the nurses are friendly, and the clinic is quiet, which I really like. I even had cataract surgery done here before, and it went really well, so I've been doing fine without any major issues. I'm satisfied with the care here, and I'm grateful I don’t need to go to a big hospital.

    2026.06.06
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    UnverifiedEye Smile Ophthalmology Clinic

    It's been almost 20 years since I had LASIK surgery, and I wanted to check the condition of my eyes, so I visited the Eye Smile Eye Clinic. After such a long time, I was a bit worried, but I was relieved to thoroughly check my current eye condition through various tests. The testing process was systematic, and each test result was explained in a way that was easy to understand, which was very helpful. Fortunately, I was informed that the overall test results were good, and even after all these years since the surgery, there were no major issues, which put my mind at ease. However, I was advised that as I age, the likelihood of developing cataracts might increase, so I should have regular check-ups and be attentive to my eye health. Instead of just causing worry, they objectively explained my current state and what to watch out for in the future, which made me feel trustworthy. The hospital environment was clean, the staff were friendly, and the waiting and testing processes were relatively smooth. It had been a while since my last eye exam, and I was satisfied to accurately confirm my current condition. I would recommend that anyone concerned about their eye health get regular check-ups.

    2026.06.131
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    UnverifiedBright Light Eye Clinic

    I came back for another visit after three months. I was seen by Dr. Kim Kyung-jin, the first director. I told him that my eyes felt dry, tired, and uncomfortable, and that they stung every time I put in artificial tears. He said I had a lot of scratches on my eyes. Apparently, it’s because my eyes don’t fully close and I sleep with them open. They’re also dry... He said the cataracts were in pretty bad shape... Thankfully, he said my optic nerves were fine despite having neurofibromatosis. Since it seems like I sleep with my eyes open, I put in eye ointment before bed and used the paper tape sold at pharmacies to tape my eyes shut. But when I wake up in the morning, the tape is no longer on my eyes—I find it stuck to the blanket or my arm. I think I must have peeled it off in my sleep. He also told me to apply warm compresses often, so I bought some red beans and made a red bean pouch. I’m supposed to drink plenty of water too, but I’m not very good at that...

    2026.09.03
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    UnverifiedBusan St. Mary's Eye Hospital

    I underwent cataract surgery at Busan St. Mary’s Eye Clinic. The procedure took place over a two-day, one-night stay, and I was hospitalized for a day so the medical team could monitor my recovery after surgery. My eye condition had already been poor before the surgery, which made daily life difficult, and I was also very worried and afraid about having the operation. After the surgery, the pain was worse than I had expected, and the discomfort in my eye was quite severe, so there were many moments when it was hard to endure. However, the medical team explained that if I continued to postpone treatment, my symptoms could worsen or I could miss the right time for treatment. I decided that it would not be good to delay it any longer and went ahead with the surgery. Even though I knew I would have to endure considerable pain and discomfort, I felt that getting treatment right away was necessary for the future health of my eyes and my recovery. Even after being discharged, I have continued to visit the hospital regularly for treatment as instructed by the medical team. I am monitoring my recovery while checking the condition of the surgical site and changes in my vision.

    2026.08.15
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    UnverifiedTaean Ophthalmology Clinic

    I was experiencing sharp pain and discomfort in my eye, so I went to a nearby ophthalmology clinic, where they recommended a thorough eye examination. While looking for a larger hospital, I came across Taian Eye Clinic in Beomgye, thanks to a friend's recommendation. This fairly large eye clinic had five specialists, and during my first visit, I was able to see Dr. Park Young-jin. They conducted a thorough eye test and an examination based on my eyesight and glasses. The doctor examined my eyes in detail and said that my cataract was stable and there were no macular degeneration issues. They diagnosed me with dry eye syndrome. Since it's a common symptom that comes with age, they advised me to drink plenty of water and to use the artificial tears they prescribed frequently. Thanks to the doctor's kind words, I've been diligently drinking more water and using the eye drops regularly. I used to take pride in my good eyesight, but to find out I have dry eye syndrome is surprising! I really need to take better care of my eyes.

    2026.02.02

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2 frequently asked questions

  • I can see well for most things, but the text in books and on my phone is not clear. How much does presbyopia surgery cost? How long will the results last? I was born in 1972.

    Hello. This is Clear Seoul Eye Clinic. For presbyopia, both presbyopic LASIK and multifocal lenses are possible. However, if you have good distance vision, presbyopic LASIK may be less suitable, and it is advisable to proceed with multifocal lens treatment. Unlike presbyopic LASIK, the multifocal lens implantation is a permanent procedure. Thank you.

  • I would like to correct astigmatism during cataract surgery. Is that possible?

    Hello. This is Clear Seoul Eye Clinic. We also have toric intraocular lenses for correcting astigmatism among the artificial lenses for cataract surgery. Thank you.

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