Presbyopia Surgery
Tired of reading glasses and bifocals? New surgeries, including LASIK eye surgery, to treat presbyopia may be for you.
The FDA has approved a procedure called NearVision CK, which uses radio waves to reshape the cornea (see eye anatomy) and reduce the need for bifocal correction. In addition, LASIK eye surgery can be performed for monovision correction.
There are a number of surgeries in clinical investigation for the treatment of presbyopia. These include scleral expansion bands and accommodating lenses which replace the eye's natural lens.
Learn more about surgical options for presbyopia here:
- Conductive Keratoplasty can treat hyperopia as well as reduce the need for reading glasses.
- Surgery for Presbyopia - this article discusses a number of procedures, some of which are investigational and not yet available in the United States. This article includes an explanation of the monovision LASIK eye surgery procedure.
- Lens Replacement Surgery for Presbyopia - learn about the new Crystalens.
You may also want to read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for presbyopia.
Need More Info?
Your eye doctor or optician can provide further advice, or visit the Consumer Guide to LASIK & Vision Surgery.