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Entrepreneur invests $3.6 million of his fortune to develop eye treatment for his mother
🇰🇷 South Korea /Health & Science

Entrepreneur invests $3.6 million of his fortune to develop eye treatment for his mother

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A South Korean entrepreneur quit his successful business and invested his entire fortune of 5 billion won (approximately $3.6 million) into developing a solution for his mother's dry eye syndrome.
  • The product, named 'Eye-Light', uses a combination of heat, massage, and light therapy to alleviate symptoms.
  • After years of research and development, the product has received positive feedback and is being prepared for a wider market launch.

A South Korean entrepreneur has dedicated his life's savings to combat his mother's chronic dry eye syndrome, developing a unique therapeutic device.

Lee Sang-jin, who previously ran a successful business, reportedly invested his entire fortune of 5 billion won (approximately $3.6 million) into creating 'Eye-Light.' The device aims to provide relief for dry eye sufferers through a combination of heat therapy, gentle massage, and light treatment.

Lee's motivation stemmed from witnessing his mother's persistent discomfort. After years of research and development, the 'Eye-Light' has undergone rigorous testing and has reportedly garnered positive feedback from users. The company is now preparing for a broader market launch, hoping to bring relief to many others suffering from similar conditions.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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