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Process & Precautions

Presbyopia correction: exam preparation and answers to common questions before and after surgery

Presbyopia Examination Process

Arriving at BSM Eye Clinic
Step 01
Arriving at BSM Eye Clinic

When you visit the BSM Eye Clinic pre-surgery examination center, staff at the presbyopia examination center
reception desk will check your personal details and the information
we must know before your examination.
※ For patients’ convenience, BSM Eye Clinic operates on a 100% appointment-only basis.

Basic Vision and Eye Tests
Step 02
Basic Vision and Eye Tests

An optometrist will guide you to the vision testing room.
We check the most basic health status of your eyes through measured data.

Detailed presbyopia analysis
Step 03
Detailed presbyopia analysis

An optometrist will guide you to the vision testing room.
We check the most basic health status of your eyes through measured data.

Ophthalmologist consultation and surgery planning
Step 04
Ophthalmologist consultation and surgery planning

Based on the test results, an ophthalmologist makes the final diagnosis of whether you have presbyopia and how far it has progressed.
If surgery is needed, a personalized one-on-one consultation
takes your lifestyle, occupation and eye condition into account
to determine the most suitable surgical method.

01 · 04

Presbyopia Surgery Process

From surgery to recovery: BSM Eye Clinic’s systematic care system, with safety as the top priority

1

Arrival at the Surgery Center

Arrive at the BSM Eye Clinic cataract surgery center at your scheduled time, check in at the front desk and relax while you wait.

2

Detailed re-examination before surgery

To confirm that your eyes are in optimal condition on the day of surgery, an essential eye examination is repeated just before surgery to double-check safety.

3

Medication Guidance and Precautions

A dedicated counselor will carefully explain how to use the eye drops after surgery and the essential precautions to follow during recovery.

4

Final One-on-One Exam with Your Surgeon

Before entering the operating room, you meet your doctor once more to check your eye condition and receive a final explanation of the surgical procedure.

5

Surgery preparation (aseptic procedure)

Dilating eye drops are applied to widen the pupils, and you put on a sterile surgical gown and cap to prevent infection and ensure a fully sterile environment.

6

Cataract Surgery

Using advanced equipment, the clouded area is removed and an intraocular lens is implanted. ※ To help you relax, we recommend using the restroom just before entering the operating room.

7

Rest in the Recovery Room

After surgery, you move to a comfortable private recovery room and rest until your eyes have settled.

8

Post-Surgery Eye Check

Before you leave, your doctor personally checks your eyes once more to confirm the result of the surgery.

9

Going Home

Go home following the post-surgery instructions.
After returning home, be sure to follow the medication instructions and precautions, and attend your regular follow-up visits.

Precautions for Presbyopia Surgery

What to do before your visit for accurate testing:
successful surgery starts with accurate examination data.

  • Stop wearing contact lenses

    1

    Stop wearing contact lenses

    If you usually wear contact lenses, they can press on the cornea and cause errors in test results. For an accurate intraocular lens power calculation, please stop wearing contact lenses and wear glasses for the period below.

    · Soft lenses: stop 3–4 days before the exam

    · Toric (astigmatism) / hard lenses: stop 1–2 weeks before the exam

    · Ortho-K (Dream Lens): stop 1 month before the exam

  • Do not drive yourself (use public transport)

    2

    Do not drive yourself (use public transport)

    To examine the retina in detail, we perform a dilated eye exam, which enlarges the pupils.
    For 4–6 hours after the exam, you will be sensitive to glare and near objects will look blurry, making driving very
    dangerous, so please be sure to use public transportation.

  • Allow enough time for the exam

    3

    Allow enough time for the exam

    This is not a simple vision test but a university-hospital-level detailed exam that checks many items. Including the wait for the dilating drops (eye drops that enlarge the pupils) to take effect, it takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, so please allow plenty of time for your visit.

For a successful surgical outcome,
please be sure to review the pre-surgery instructions.

  • Checking current medications

    1

    Checking current medications

    If you have diabetes, high blood pressure or similar conditions and use eye drops or oral medication, please consult your doctor before surgery.
    You may continue taking your existing medications (for blood pressure, diabetes, etc.) as usual.

  • Eye drops and oral medication

    2

    Eye drops and oral medication

    If you use any eye drops or oral medication your doctor is not aware of, be sure to consult them first.

  • Meals

    3

    Meals

    For the best eye condition, it is a good idea to eat easily digestible food on the day of surgery.

  • Get perms and hair coloring done in advance

    4

    Get perms and hair coloring done in advance

    Perms and hair coloring are not allowed for about a month after surgery.
    If needed, it is best to have them done at least 3 days before surgery.

For a successful surgical outcome,
please be sure to check the following on the day.

  • Wash your face thoroughly, no makeup (no toner or lotion either)

    1

    Wash your face thoroughly, no makeup (no toner or lotion either)

    Preventing infection is the top priority. Wash your face thoroughly with soap and come with a bare face, without any cosmetics, including toner, lotion and sunscreen.

  • Wear comfortable clothing

    2

    Wear comfortable clothing

    So that collars don’t touch your eyes when changing into a surgical gown or wearing an eye shield after surgery, it is convenient to wear a button-up shirt or a zip-up jacket.

  • Eat a light meal

    3

    Eat a light meal

    The surgery uses eye-drop (local) anesthesia, not general anesthesia, so there is no need to fast.
    Having a light meal before you come can help you feel less nervous.

  • Check the total time required

    4

    Check the total time required

    From check-in through examination, surgery and recovery to going home, the entire process takes about 6 hours.

  • Precautions during surgery

    5

    Precautions during surgery

    Even if you need to cough or your eye feels uncomfortable during surgery, you must never move your head or body.

  • Recovery after surgery

    6

    Recovery after surgery

    After surgery, you do not go home right away but rest sufficiently in a dedicated recovery room.

  • Essentials for going home

    7

    Essentials for going home

    To protect your eyes from external impact or foreign particles right after surgery,
    you must wear a protective eye shield on your way home.

Aftercare is just as important as the surgery.
Please follow the instructions carefully.

  • Wearing a protective eye shield

    1

    Wearing a protective eye shield

    You must wear a protective eye shield while sleeping for 2 weeks and take special care to avoid eye injury.

  • Simple Face Washing with Water

    2

    Simple Face Washing with Water

    You may wash your face with water after 3 days, and with soap after 1 week.

  • Washing hair and showering

    3

    Washing hair and showering

    Allowed from the day after surgery.
    Please be careful not to get water or soap in your eyes.

  • Exercise

    4

    Exercise

    Light exercise (gym workouts, golf, jogging, yoga, etc.) is allowed after 1 week,
    and strenuous exercise (ball sports, team sports, swimming, etc.) after 1 month.

  • Caution

    5

    Caution

    Any treatment or examination that could put pressure or impact on the eye should be decided after consulting your doctor.

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