Lee Kyung-kyu diagnosed with cataracts due to 7 years of fishing life "The Fishermen and the City"

"I can't see well because I'm getting older," Lee Kyung-kyu's bitter visit to the ophthalmologist

Comedian Lee Kyung-kyu visited an ophthalmologist due to eye health issues and was diagnosed with cataracts. In a video released on the YouTube channel 'God Kyung-kyu' on the 16th, Lee Kyung-kyu visited the eye clinic to address his declining vision. Ahead of the examination, he shared his recent discomfort, saying, "As I get older, I can't see well. So I need to get my eyes checked." In particular, he expressed concern about presbyopia and vision loss, stating, "I need to see many good things right now, so my eyes shouldn't fail me."

During the examination that day, considering his diabetes, Lee Kyung-kyu also underwent a retinal exam. He emphasized the importance of health management, saying, "Let's not go without knowing the illness. We must know the illness to prevent and fix it." During the test, when he couldn't see the letters clearly, he expressed a sense of emptiness, saying, "I don't know. Ah, this is sad." He jokingly expressed his bitterness to the doctor, saying, "Don't call it presbyopia; just say my eyes are a bit old."

From cataracts to conjunctal laxity, a diagnosis of complex eye diseases

The results of the detailed examination were serious. The attending physician found abnormalities in Lee Kyung-kyu's eyes. The doctor mentioned specific names of conditions, saying, "There is something like a white dot in your eye, which is called cortical opacity. You have a bit of cataracts." The explanation was that while his current condition is not at a very severe level, it is at a stage where his vision may feel blurrier than before. The doctor added, "It is not yet at a stage where urgent surgery is required, but ultimately, surgery will be necessary someday."

In addition to cataracts, Lee Kyung-kyu's eye condition involved complex issues. The doctor diagnosed three conditions appearing simultaneously: conjunctal laxity, where the white of the eye stretches, and dry eye syndrome. These are phenomena that also come with aging. Pointing to outdoor exposure and UV rays as major triggers for cataracts, the doctor advised that it is important to receive active treatment at the appropriate time.

"The price of 7 years of fishing life," a playful accusation toward 'The Fishermen and the City'

Lee Kyung-kyu recalled the fishing variety program he has been doing for the past seven years as the decisive reason for his deteriorating eye condition. He revealed that his eye health is closely related to his fishing activities, saying, "I think being out on the sea for seven years because of 'The Fishermen and the City' was the decisive factor." As soon as he heard the doctor's advice that UV exposure could cause cataracts, he mentioned the time spent on the sea for seven years.

Leaving the consultation room, Lee Kyung-kyu turned the mood around with his characteristic wit. He joked, "I should file a complaint against 'The Fishermen and the City' and ask them to give me my eyes back." His comment that his skin and eyes have been heavily damaged from living on the sea for seven years drew laughter. After finishing the consultation, he revealed his future treatment plan, saying, "I will set a date and come back for the procedure."

The cruelty of time and the task of health management

During the examination process, Lee Kyung-kyu expressed regret by comparing his past self with his present. In the video, looking at an advertisement photo with clear six-pack abs, he reacted by saying, "I used to be like this too, this is driving me crazy," while wearing a bitter smile. His deep regret, saying "I wasn't like this in the past" in the face of a cataract diagnosis, shows the reality of a middle-aged entertainer facing aging.