Presbyopia

Presbyopia

Presbyopia is part of the normal process of aging. It develops as the lens of the eye loses some of the flexibility that characterizes a younger eye. Everyone experiences the effects of presbyopia, typically between the ages of 40 and 50. Nearsighted people who become presbyopic may require bifocals in their forties, and those who never needed glasses before may require reading glasses.

Mild myopia counteracts presbyopia. That is why, if you're slightly myopic with presbyopia, when you remove your glasses you may still be able to read. Laser vision correction may treat your myopia, but you may need reading glasses for fine print to correct your presbyopia. Some presbyopic patients opt for monovision.

Every patient and prescription at TLC is looked at individually to decide what is best for them. TLC doctors are very prudent and thorough in deciding whether you are a good candidate for laser vision correction and will be happy to discuss the potential outcome and risks involved for a patient with your particular prescription.