Kim Ji-young confesses to battling glaucoma at a young age…"There are days when I cry"
Actress and influencer Kim Ji-young honestly revealed that she is battling glaucoma, drawing sympathy from fans.
On the 13th, Kim Ji-young uploaded a video titled "There are days when I cry" to her YouTube channel "Kim Ji-young," showing a day when she visited a university hospital outpatient clinic. In the video, Kim Ji-young said, "I am a young glaucoma patient," directly revealing that she is battling the disease and continued speaking.
She said candidly, "It was discovered at an early stage and is well managed now, but I get nervous and scared every time I come to the hospital," and explained, "I get various tests every six months and see the professor. Fortunately, my attending professor is really nice, so I feel reassured."
About the examination process, Kim Ji-young did not hide her anxiety, saying, "I always tremble thinking the disease might have progressed." In response, the attending professor reassured her, "It has not worsened compared to the first time." Kim Ji-young added, "I have damage starting from the outer part of my visual field. If damage reaches the center of the visual field, it will seriously interfere with daily life, so protecting the central optic nerve is our top priority."
She also revealed that glaucoma has a genetic factor and showed concern for her family by asking, "Is dad's eyes okay?" which moved viewers.
Kim Ji-young became known after appearing on Channel A's Heart Signal Season 4 in 2023 and finishing first in the season popularity vote, and she is currently active as an influencer through her personal YouTube channel.
Netizens poured out messages of support at the unexpected health confession. One internet user said, "You're still young and you have glaucoma…stay strong, Ji-young!", "Thank you for always showing such a bright face. Take good care of your health!", "My heart hurts watching the video. Still, I'm glad you are managing it consistently," offering warm encouragement to Kim Ji-young.
Through this video, Kim Ji-young shared an honest account of her battle and communicated with fans, receiving both expectations and support for her future activities.
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