Hello, I’m Yonsei Ophthalmology.Recently, my eyesight has deteriorated and my vision has started to become blurred, but can I diagnose cataracts even though I’m in my 20s?As the use of electronic devices increased, the eye health of young people was red-lighted.The main reason for cataracts in their 20s is that their eyesight gradually decreases and the incidence of eye disease increases as eye fatigue increases, and the increase in young obesity due to irregular eating habits and lack of exercise.If your eyes are constantly tired from cataracts that you can’t let your guard down just because you’re young, read them through! frequent use of electronicsGeneral cataracts are caused by congenital and acquired factors, mainly aging, and in the case of cataracts in their 20s, innate and acquired effects play a major role. The innate factor is genetic influence, and in acquired cases, eye fatigue accumulates due to excessive use of electronic devices, accelerating aging.Previous image Next imageIf you use a smartphone or computer for a long time, you will feel tired in just one place, reduce the number of flashes, and accumulate various factors that reduce your eyesight, making your eyes blurred and blurred. Young diabetes is dangerousThe prevalence of diabetes among young people has increased due to Westernized eating habits, living conditions, irregular lives, stress, and lack of exercise. The incidence of young cataracts is increasing as the number of young obesity increases rapidly.The reason why diabetes and cataract are so closely related is complications.Typical complications of diabetes include diabetic retinopathy and diabetic cataracts, and if you are actually suffering from young diabetes, the prevalence of cataracts in your 20s is about five times higher.Unlike senile cataracts, the reason why young diabetic cataracts are scary is that the lens clouding phenomenon progresses very quickly and rapidly, and if the lens expands or liquefies during carelessness, surgery becomes difficult and the prognosis is not good. Choosing the right lens for the individual is importantIn fact, about 10% of cataract surgery has a higher prevalence rate than diabetic cataracts, so if you are diagnosed with cataracts in your 20s while suffering from young diabetes, you must first conduct a thorough examination and careful consultation through Yonsei Ophthalmology.Previous image Next imageSingle-focus artificial lenses are focused on either long-range or short-range, and additional glasses or presbyopia are needed, and multifocal artificial lenses are more preferred because they can improve both long-range and short-range.It is effective only if it is customized considering various things such as individual retina status, occupation, lifestyle, and presence of other eye diseases. Cataracts in their 20s are difficult to restore once the lens begins to become cloudy, and ultimately cataract surgery through ultrasound emulsification and artificial lens insertion must be performed at the right time.Don’t leave me alone, saying, “I’m in my 20s.” If you feel like your eyesight is suddenly deteriorating or you look blurry, please have a thorough examination at Yonsei Ophthalmology!Don’t leave me alone, saying, “I’m in my 20s.” If you feel like your eyesight is suddenly deteriorating or you look blurry, please have a thorough examination at Yonsei Ophthalmology!consultation hoursMonday – Friday 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Lunch break 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. – afternoon 1:00** Medical examinations are closed on Sundays and national holidays.Yonsei Eye Clinic 150 E-Land Hae Garden No. 213, Seodal-ro, Dongjak-gu, SeoulYonsei Eye Clinic 150 E-Land Hae Garden No. 213, Seodal-ro, Dongjak-gu, SeoulYonsei Eye Clinic 150 E-Land Hae Garden No. 213, Seodal-ro, Dongjak-gu, SeoulPrevious image Next imagePrevious image Next imagePrevious image Next image
