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.
Monovision LASIK isn't the only surgical correction option currently available for presbyopia correction in the United States. Conductive keratoplasty is a non-laser alternative that can be used to create a monovision effect.
For those who cannot adjust to monovision, refractive lens exchange and multifocal LASIK are two options that, while not FDA approved for presbyopia correction, can allow patients to see near, intermediate and distant objects.
Other correction options currently under investigation include corneal inlays and scleral banding.
Learn more about the surgical options mentioned here:
- Conductive Keratoplasty uses radio waves to shrink eye tissue and can be used to 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 from Bausch & Lomb.
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.