My sister recently underwent Presbyopia SMILE at SNU Eye Clinic with Dr. Chung Eui Sang, and I thought I’d share her experience since many people are curious about options for age-related vision changes.
She had been struggling with reading glasses for a couple of years—especially inconvenient at work where she constantly switched between screens and documents. During the consultation, the doctor explained how presbyopia affects near vision and assessed her eye condition in detail. What stood out was how clearly the expectations and limitations were discussed.
The procedure itself was surprisingly quick. She mentioned feeling minimal discomfort, more like pressure than pain. The clinic staff guided her calmly through each step, which helped ease her nerves.
Recovery was smoother than we expected. She had mild dryness for a few days, but it improved with eye drops. Within a week, she could read and use her phone much more comfortably without constantly reaching for glasses.
Now, a few weeks later, she’s really happy with the results her near vision is noticeably better, and her daily routine feels much easier.