Presbyopia is a natural, age-related condition that makes it difficult to focus on close objects.
As people age, the lens of the eye becomes less flexible, making it difficult to focus on close objects. Additionally, changes in the muscle fibres surrounding the lens can affect its ability to change shape for near vision. Other factors that can contribute to presbyopia include genetics, certain medical conditions, and certain medications.
To avoid the permanent use of reading glasses, many people choose surgery to correct presbyopia. Today, various eye surgeries are available that offer a safe and effective way to improve your vision.
Laser eye surgery can help people with presbyopia limit their dependence on glasses and contact lenses. Because the issue is with the eye’s lens, an approach called monovision needs to be used in which one eye is corrected for close vision while the other is corrected for distance.
Refractive lens exchange (RLE) can also be used to replace the eye’s natural lens with an artificial one. With a variety of intraocular lenses available, patients can improve their vision in a way that works for them and limits their dependence on glasses.
