Simultaneous treatment for presbyopia and cataracts - Professor Cha Heung-won, Seoul Asan Medical Center

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Can presbyopia and cataracts be treated at the same time?

 

Conclusion: It is possible to insert a multifocal intraocular lens.

 

Q. Can presbyopia and cataracts be treated at the same time?

 

Cataract surgery refers to the procedure of removing the cloudy lens and implanting an artificial lens in its place.

At this point, the type of intraocular lens inserted determines whether it is a standard cataract surgery or presbyopia-correcting cataract surgery.

In general cataract surgery, an intraocular lens that focuses only on a single point is implanted, and in such cases, if the focus is set only for distant vision,

Because nearby objects become invisible, a magnifying glass becomes necessary.

On the other hand, presbyopic cataract surgery involves what is called a multifocal intraocular lens.

By inserting an artificial lens designed to focus on both distant and near objects, patients can see clearly after surgery without glasses or magnifying glasses.

This is a surgery that allows you to see both distant and near objects.

Therefore, presbyopia and cataract surgery refers to a procedure that can treat both presbyopia and cataracts at the same time.

 

Professor Cha Heung-won / Seoul Asan Medical Center Ophthalmology