What It Is, Who Gets It, and the Best Treatment Options
Have you noticed that reading up close is becoming harder? Are you holding menus, books, or your phone further away to see clearly? If so, you may be experiencing presbyopia, a natural and inevitable part of ageing.
While presbyopia may sound alarming, the good news is that modern treatments can restore clear vision, helping you maintain your independence and quality of life. At iSurgeon, we offer a range of cutting-edge solutions to help you see clearly at all distances.
In this guide, we’ll explore:
✔️ What presbyopia is
✔️ Who it affects
✔️ The best treatment options available today
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What is Presbyopia?
Presbyopia is an age-related condition where the eye’s natural lens loses flexibility, making it harder to focus on close objects. It typically begins around the age of 40 and gradually worsens over time.
How Does It Happen?
- The lens inside your eye is responsible for focusing light onto the retina.
- In younger years, this lens is soft and flexible, allowing it to change shape easily for near and far vision.
- As we age, the lens becomes stiffer and less elastic, making it harder to focus on nearby objects.
Symptoms of Presbyopia
👓 Blurry vision when reading small print
📱 Holding objects further away to see clearly
😵 Eye strain and headaches after prolonged close-up work
🌅 Difficulty seeing in dim lighting
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s time to explore treatment options to restore your sharp vision.
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Who Gets Presbyopia?
Presbyopia affects everyone as they age—regardless of whether you previously had perfect vision or already wore glasses.
You are at risk if:
✔️ You are over 40 years old
✔️ You already wear glasses for other vision problems (short-sightedness or long-sightedness)
✔️ You have a family history of presbyopia
✔️ You spend a lot of time reading, working on screens, or doing detailed work
Since presbyopia is a natural process, it cannot be prevented, but effective treatments can restore one’s ability to see clearly up close.
Treatment Options for Presbyopia
The good news is that presbyopia is highly treatable; you don’t have to struggle with reading difficulties forever. Let’s explore the best treatment options available at iSurgeon.
1. Reading Glasses 👓
For mild presbyopia, over-the-counter reading glasses can help. They provide extra magnification, allowing you to see small print clearly.
✔️ Pros:
- Affordable and easy to use
- No surgery required
❌ Cons:
- Only useful for near tasks (you’ll need to take them off for distance vision)
- May not be suitable for people with other vision problems
2. Bifocal or Multifocal Glasses 👀
Bifocal or multifocal lenses are a great solution if you already wear prescription glasses. These glasses have two or more prescriptions in one lens:
👁 Top section: Distance vision
📖 Bottom section: Near vision
✔️ Pros:
- Corrects both near and distance vision
- No need to switch between multiple glasses
❌ Cons:
- Can take time to adjust to bifocal lenses
- Some people experience mild dizziness at first
3. Contact Lenses 👁
Contact lenses for presbyopia offer a more discreet and convenient solution for those who don’t want to wear glasses.
Types of contact lenses for presbyopia:
✔️ Multifocal Contact Lenses – Provide both near and far vision
✔️ Monovision Contact Lenses – One lens corrects near vision, the other corrects distance vision
✔️ Pros:
- No need for glasses
- Great for active lifestyles
❌ Cons:
- Requires regular maintenance and cleaning
- Some people find monovision harder to adjust to
4. Laser Eye Surgery (Presbyond) 🔬
Presbyond Laser Blended Vision is a state-of-the-art laser eye surgery designed to correct presbyopia. This procedure:
✔️ Reshapes the cornea to improve both near and distance vision
✔️ Creates a “blended vision” effect to reduce dependence on reading glasses
✔️ Offers long-term correction
✔️ Pros:
- No need for glasses or contacts
- Quick recovery time
❌ Cons:
- Not suitable for everyone (depends on eye health)
- A mild adjustment period is required
5. Lens Replacement Surgery (Refractive Lens Exchange – RLE) 👁
For severe presbyopia, lens replacement surgery (RLE) is the most advanced and permanent solution.
How it works:
- The eye’s natural lens is removed and replaced with a multifocal artificial lens
- This allows you to see clearly at all distances—without needing glasses
✔️ Pros:
- Permanent solution for presbyopia
- Prevents future cataracts
- Suitable for patients over 50
❌ Cons:
- Slightly longer recovery time than laser surgery
- Higher initial cost
Which Presbyopia Treatment is Right for You?
Your best option depends on:
✔️ Your age and lifestyle
✔️ Whether you want a non-surgical or permanent solution
✔️ Your eye health and medical history
At iSurgeon, our expert ophthalmologists can help you choose the best treatment for your individual needs.
Presbyopia is a natural part of ageing, but that doesn’t mean you must struggle with blurry near vision. Thanks to modern treatments, you can enjoy sharp, clear sight at every stage of life.
At iSurgeon, we offer tailored solutions, from glasses and contact lenses to advanced laser and lens replacement surgery
