We aim to provide you with the best information to make an informed decision about your vision from your suitability to the treatment options available.
Conditions we treat
Presbyopia (Ageing eyes)
Presbyopia is a natural age-related condition that affects the eye's ability to focus on close objects. It typically begins to develop in individuals around the age of 40 and progresses with age.
What is Presbyopia and Why Does It Affect Reading Vision?
Presbyopia is a natural age-related condition that affects the eye's ability to focus on close objects. It typically begins to develop in individuals around the age of 40 and progresses with age. This condition occurs due to the gradual loss of elasticity in the lens of the eye, making it harder to change shape and focus on near objects.
Common Symptoms of Presbyopia
- Difficulty reading small print or seeing objects up close
- The need to hold reading materials at arm's length
- Eye strain or discomfort when doing close work
- Headaches, particularly after prolonged reading or close tasks
Causes of Age-Related Near Vision Loss
- Aging: The primary cause of presbyopia is the natural aging process of the lens and surrounding muscles in the eye.
- Lens hardening: As the lens becomes less flexible, it cannot change shape effectively to focus on nearby objects.
Common Myths About Presbyopia Treatment
Laser eye surgery has advanced vision correction significantly since its inception in the late 1980s, giving more adults the option of being glasses-free, regardless of age. With modern research and further refinements to the process, surgical presbyopia correction is becoming an increasingly successful and popular solution for many patients who desire the freedom of not wearing reading glasses.
Further information
Presbyopia Laser Surgery Adelaide – Advanced Presbyopia Treatment & Correction
Laser Vision SA was the first clinic in Adelaide to introduce SMILE presbyopia treatment in 2014 and SMILE Pro in 2022.
Each procedure utilises advanced technology to reshape the cornea or replace the eye's natural lens, providing patients with improved near and distance vision. While LASIK and SMILE Pro focus on correcting the cornea's shape, CLE involves removing the natural lens and replacing it with an artificial one, making it a suitable choice for those with significant presbyopia.
Understanding the differences between these options can help individuals make informed decisions about their vision correction journey.
SMILE Pro
SMILE Pro The latest advancement in laser vision correction.
- Minimally invasive.
- Ultra-precise.
- Fast recovery.
LASIK
A proven, blade-free solution for clearer vision with quick recovery.
Clear Lens Extraction (CLE)
Clear lens extraction where the ageing zoom lens behind your pupil is replaced with a permanent artificial lens (IOL) that can give distance and intermediate vision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Presbyopia Laser Surgery
Depending on your vision and natural ageing of your eyes, you can maintain excellent vision for decades following your procedure.
No, the procedure itself is performed under anaesthetic so you won’t feel anything.
Yes, this is the preferred method of Presbyond surgery, because it relies on both eyes working together to allow for better vision.
Yes, you may take up to 3-6 months to adapt to the changes in your vision following treatment.
Can we get rid of reading glasses?
Presbyopia is an important consideration when developing a personalised vision correction plan, particularly for patients approaching or beyond 45 years of age. Options for presbyopia, to use reading glasses less include:
Hyperopic SMILE Pro with OcuLign (Minimally invasive no flap laser eye surgery): The least invasive vision correction technology for presbyopia involves creating a very superficial 2mm short incision in the surface of your cornea and removing a very thin amount of cornea to correct astigmatism. Laser Vision SA was this first eye laser surgery practice in Adelaide to provide this latest technology
LASIK (Laser Assisted In-situ Keratomileusis): This procedure involves creating a thin flap in the cornea, reshaping the underlying corneal tissue with a laser to correct the refractive error, and then repositioning the flap
Clear lens extraction where the ageing zoom lens behind your pupil is replaced with a permanent artificial lens (IOL) that can give distance and intermediate vision (EDOF IOLs) or even near as well (trifocal IOL) in a procedure very similar to cataract surgery.
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