Entering a Super-Aged Society... Davich Optical Strengthens Personalized Presbyopia Lens Solutions

As South Korea has entered a super-aged society, the middle-aged and senior generations are selecting new presbyopia eyewear in response to diverse daily lives and changes in vision due to aging. The criteria for finding products optimized for personal lifestyle patterns, such as smartphone usage and leisure activities, are also changing.

According to the "2025 Elderly Statistics" announced by the Ministry of Data and Statistics, the elderly population aged 65 and over in Korea is projected to reach 10,514,000 in 2025, accounting for 20.3% of the total population. The proportion of the elderly population is expected to continue rising, surpassing 30% by 2036 and 40% by 2050.

Presbyopia begins even before entering old age. According to Seoul Asan Medical Center, presbyopia is a phenomenon where it becomes difficult to focus on nearby objects as the eye's ability to accommodate declines with age, and symptoms typically emerge from one's 40s.

As the lifestyle of generations experiencing presbyopia changes, the requirements for eyewear are also becoming more diverse. It is increasingly important to consider a wide range of everyday vision needs, extending beyond simple reading glasses for close-up text to include near- and intermediate-distance tasks such as using smartphones or PCs, as well as distance vision required for driving and outdoor activities.

Especially with a significant increase in economic participation and digital device usage among the middle-aged, there is a growing demand for customized progressive multifocal lenses that reflect not only basic correction but also each individual's detailed daily movements and work environment.

In response to these changes, Davich Optical is strengthening eyewear consultations that take into account each individual's vision status and living environment. The company checks vision used most frequently in daily life, such as when using smartphones and PCs, driving, or reading, and recommends a variety of lens solutions—including progressive multifocal lenses—based on the needs for distance, intermediate, and near vision.

A representative from Davich Optical stated, "Since presbyopia is a natural change in vision that can occur after one's 40s, it is important to examine not just age but also an individual's vision status and living environment." The representative added, "As the lifestyles of the middle-aged and senior generations become more varied, we are helping them select eyewear that takes into account the specific vision needs required in each person's daily life."

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