I wear bifocals now, and my doctor says that Ill still need t o wear reading glasses even if I have LASIK done. Why is this?
Most people in their 40s or older will need reading glasses if their eyes are corrected for distance because the eyes lens loses flexibility as we age. This condition, called presbyopia, cannot currently be treated by surgical methods. Some patients in this age group select monovision, such as is done with contact lenses. This option allows patients to use one of their eyes for distance and the other to see up close. Although monovision proves to be satisfactory for some patients, some are not comfortable with this arrangement. Patients need to discuss the options with their optometrist. We test patients with monovision contact lenses for a few weeks prior to opting for monovision with LASIK.
