Options For Managing Presbyopia

Wear Progressive Multifocals

Another effective method of treating presbyopia is by wearing progressive multifocal lenses. These prescription glasses are unique in that they don't come with a visible horizontal line across the lens but still include several different powers for close-up, middle, and distance corrections. Different sections of the lens come with their own focusing strengths, which will help alleviate the symptoms of presbyopia. This option is considered by many to be among the best for managing presbyopia since it allows patients to see clearly at every distance without requiring the placement of a visible line or two across the lens or changing glasses. These glasses can also be much more powerful than bifocals and trifocals, which patients might want to keep in mind when choosing their next pair of glasses.

Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis

Among the most effective surgical procedures for the management of presbyopia is a refractive surgery known as laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Refractive surgeries are designed first and foremost to change the general shape of the cornea, which should help improve close-up vision and lessen the issues caused by presbyopia. This procedure is not reversible, which is why patients should consider all of their options before obtaining it. LASIK surgery begins with the creation of a thin flap positioned deep into the cornea. A laser is then used in the target area to remove some of the inner layers of the cornea as a means of steepening the domed shape of the cornea. This surgical procedure is considered the least invasive form of refractive surgery used for the treatment of presbyopia, which also means the recovery time is much shorter than many might expect.