Improve your reading vision with PresbyMAX
Can laser eye surgery help get rid of your reading glasses? Absolutely! If you are seeking a solution to your presbyopia or reading vision problems, discover how PresbyMAX can help you achieve visual freedom from reading glasses.
Presbyopia – a normal ageing process
From around 45 years of age, the near vision of almost all people distinctly declines. This is not caused by any sort of visual defect, but rather a perfectly natural, age-related process whereby the lens of the eye loses mobility. For that reason, the eye becomes unable to adjust clearly to different distances. Blurred vision, especially at close range, is the result.
For the treatment of presbyopia – the medical term for this age-related long-sightedness – alternatives to reading or multifocal glasses, multifocal contact lenses or intraocular lenses are now available.
PresbyMAX
PresbyMAX is a minimally invasive laser treatment for presbyopia performed using technologically advanced SCHWIND AMARIS eye laser systems. The treatment is completed in just a few minutes, and the actual laser ablation takes only seconds. Rapid laser pulses gently model the cornea with high precision.
Several different treatment variants are possible with the PresbyMAX procedure. Your specialist will advise you about the variant which suits you best.
Unlike conventional LASIK treatment, multiple precisely calculated focal points are created in the eye – similar to the principle applied in multifocal contact or intraocular lenses. The cornea is modelled at the centre for near vision and towards the periphery for distant vision. This results in a good depth of field and high quality vision at all distances. Visual acuity typically improves rapidly, especially at near distance. Adaptation to the new visual impression usually takes slightly longer than after conventional LASIK treatment.
Schematic diagram and cross-section of the cornea after a PresbyMAX treatment. The near zone typically makes it possible to read without corrective lenses. The intermediate zone favours good vision at medium distances, e.g. at a computer workstation. The distant zone provides for good vision at greater distances. The transition zone contributes to the stability of the treatment result.
Who can be considered for treatment with PresbyMAX?
- People over the age of 40 who are struggling with near vision and find reading glasses inconvenient
- Patients with presbyopia and other refractive errors like myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism
- Patients who have already undergone laser treatment for optimal distance vision and are now needing glasses only for reading and other close range tasks
- Presbyopic patients who have already undergone cataract surgery and now wish to be able to read without glasses
To find out if PresbyMAX is suitable for you, book a consultation at City Eye Surgeons today
How can I find out if PresbyMAX is suitable for me?
Because we customize the PresbyMAX treatment to each patient, you will have to attend a detailed eye examination to assess your suitability.
At this appointment, the degree and nature of your refractive error, curvature and thickness of the cornea, and other diagnostic data are assessed. We will also ask you questions about your job, hobbies, vision requirements and expectations of the treatment that may affect the decision to proceed. You will meet your specialist to discuss your suitability and a bespoke treatment plan will be customized for you.
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How is PresbyMAX different from other laser procedures for presbyopia?
Presbyopia treatments with the excimer laser often aim to divide the work between the two eyes: One eye is sharpened for distant viewing, the other for near vision (monovision).
PresbyMAX surgery is an advanced presbyopia correction treatment performed with the SCHWIND AMARIS laser that ensures seamless transition between distance and near vision. The surgery involves creating multiple precisely calculated focal points in the eye, similar to multifocal contact or intraocular lenses. This results in a good depth of field and high-quality vision at all distances.
When will I regain full vision?
You can generally read the newspaper without glasses again only a few hours after the treatment. Good intermediate and distant vision typically sets in within a week. Further improvement in quality of vision and full adjustment to multifocal sight are generally complete after several weeks.
What are the benefits of PresbyMAX?
- Very short, minimally invasive treatment time of just a few minutes
- Very rapid restoration of near vision
- High quality of vision at all visual distances
- Possible simultaneous correction of visual defects such as myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism
- High patient satisfaction
- Can be reversed if required
- Impressive clinical results
FAQ
How does PresbyMAX work?
The treatment involves creating bi-aspheric multifocal ablation profiles that extend the depth of focus for all distances in the eye – like the principle of multifocal contact or intraocular lenses.
Are glasses necessary after the treatment?
The goal of PresbyMAX treatment is to achieve vision without glasses for day-to-day activities. In poor light, glasses can be advantageous for reading.
In what cases is retreatment advisable?
It is sensible to repeat treatment if, after laser treatment, the presbyopia continues to progress and you require reading glasses once again. Your specialist will make the final decision after a thorough examination.
What are the alternatives to PresbyMAX?
Presbyopia can be treated with PresbyMAX laser eye surgery, LASIK/PRK with monovision, or refractive lens exchange/cataract surgery with multifocal lenses.
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