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Presbyopia – (Loss of Near Vision)
Discover tailored options to improve near vision, from LASIK/PRK and monovision to advanced lens solutions.
Presbyopia – (Loss of Near Vision)
Astigmatism
Presbyopia Treatment – What Are My Options?
Presbyopia is an age-related condition that affects everybody from mid-forties onwards. But NewVision Clinics may find a Presbyopia Treatment suitable for you.
The natural lens (crystalline lens) in a young person flexes from thin to thick to focus vision for closer objects (this is known as accommodation). However, throughout life and over time, the lens becomes less elastic and more rigid and we gradually lose the ability to focus at close range. (presbyopia).
Early signs of presbyopia are difficulty reading in dim conditions, reading small text and text with poor contrast. Initially it is possible to hold things further away and increase the prevailing light but with time the need for reading glasses becomes inevitable.
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Presbyopia Treatment
All types of presbyopia treatment cause some form of reduction in the clarity of your distance vision.
Options include monovision – correcting one eye for near work and the other for distance, laser eye surgery for multifocal implants and corneal inlays.
If you’d like to find out which laser eye surgery treatment option is best for you, book online now to meet with our highly experienced optometrists and Dr Noel Alpins, who will assess your suitability.
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Laser Eye Surgery and Hyperopia Treatment
Laser eye surgery can provide a long-term solution for those inconvenienced by the blurred vision that can result from hyperopia.
When treated with an Excimer laser, the cornea is steepened to refocus the incoming light rays directly onto the retina, thus restoring clear and focused vision.
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If you have long-sightedness we can almost certainly help. Find out more about treating your hyperopia with laser eye surgery by booking an assessment (at no cost or obligation) where we can assess your suitability.
At NewVision Clinics we are committed to providing the best possible treatment for anyone considering laser eye surgery for long-sight treatments.
Laser eye surgery for Presbyopia, recovery and costs
Recovery following laser eye surgery is typically very quick, with most patients returning to work the day after treatment for long sightedness. The majority of patients notice an improvement in their vision within hours.
If you’d like to find out which laser eye surgery treatment option is best for you, book online now to meet with our highly experienced optometrists and Dr Noel Alpins, who will assess your suitability.
LASIK Treatment
LASIK eye surgery for astigmatism is a safe, painless procedure. Over 80% of laser eye surgery patients choose it, and more than 35 million people worldwide have enjoyed its benefits. Our Melbourne LASIK results are outstanding.
PRK Treatment
Prior to the development of LASIK for astigmatism, Photorefractive Keratectomy or PRK eye surgery was the first procedure. It has undergone many advances and innovations since its introduction more than 30 years ago.
Treatments
How do they compare?
The total time for each procedure is between 15-20 minutes for both eyes, although the laser treatment itself lasts only seconds. Long-term results are equally as good with either method although good quality vision is reached quicker with LASIK. For this reason LASIK surgery is the preferred choice for correcting vision for most patients.
LASIK Treatment
Prior to the treatment, a hinged flap on the cornea is created either with a laser or a microkeratome.
Prior to the treatment, a hinged flap on the cornea is created either with a laser or a microkeratome.
Healing is rapid.
Excellent vision is reached within a few hours and you can return to work the following day.
PRK Treatment
Prior to the treatment, the epithelial layer of the cornea is gently brushed away.
After treatment, a ‘bandage’ contact lens is placed onto the eye. The epithelium grows back within days.
Healing takes longer to achieve.
Excellent vision is expected within a month although most patients can drive within 5 days and return to work in a week.
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