Does any laser vision correction procedure works for presbyopia?
There is no procedure as yet that has accurately and predictably corrected presbyopia, which is the loss of near focusing capability that we all experience as we age. Most people in their 40’s and older begin to require near correction, such as bifocals or reading glasses. Even though, there is a possibility to consider called monovision. Monovision is the correction of the dominant eye for distance and the opposite eye for near. A good method to evaluate monovision pre-operatively is to wear contacts for monovision. Be sure to discuss this option in detail with your doctor if you believe you might be a candidate because many patients will not tolerate this type of vision.
