Dr. Yun Jin Kim, M.D.

Dry Eyes, Glaucoma, Diabetic retinopathy Corneal ulcers, Iritis, Keratitis Specialist

Treatable Conditions

Dry Eyes: Dry eye syndrome is a condition in which a person’s tears do not have adequate lubricant or moisture to nourish the eyes. Tears help maintain the health of the front surface of the eye and to provide clear vision. Dry eye is a chronic condition that can be present among all ages; however, it is more commonly seen among adults over the age of 60. Dry eye is usually self-diagnosable where an individual’s eye(s) may become red, inflamed, feel gritty and of course, dry. An individual may also experience sensitivity to light and scarring to the front surface of the eye.

Glaucoma: Glaucoma is a disease in which the optic nerve is pressed or the blood supply is obstructed by the rise of the intraocular pressure, causing abnormalities of the optic nerve function. The optic nerve is a nerve that transmits the light received by the eye to the brain, so if there is a defect, the visual field defect appears, and at the end, the sight is lost.

Diabetic Retinopathy: Diabetic retinopathy is a condition when damage occurs to the retina due to diabetes, which is the leading cause of blindness. to the retina due to diabetes, which is the leading cause of blindness.