One eye for far, one eye for near
Presbyopia LASIK and LASEK correct mild presbyopia and myopia in the same procedure. Each eye is given a different job: one for distance, the other for close work.
The plan is matched to how far your presbyopia has progressed. Below, Sky Eye Clinic in Seoul explains why near vision fades, how the correction works and how to check your own symptoms.
In a healthy eye the natural lens thickens and thins on its own, keeping both near and far objects in focus on the retina.
With age the lens loses elasticity and its cells work less well. Seeing things around 25cm away becomes harder. That is presbyopia.
Focus tends to become unstable from about age 40. Many people notice they are holding a book or phone farther away without meaning to.
If you also have cataracts, start with cataract and presbyopia care and symptoms and causes.
Corrected so that distance looks sharp.
Corrected so that near objects look sharp.
Over time the two eyes work as a pair to cover far and near.
The laser itself works on the same principle as standard LASIK or LASEK. Which of the two you have depends on your cornea, and your surgeon makes that call after examining it.
The clinic lists Co-Wave, a correction customised with wavefront data, for presbyopia patients over 40. Details are on the LASIK page.
The aim is to correct mild presbyopia and to help keep it from developing further, while treating myopia at the same time. How your eyes respond, and how long the two-eye balance takes to feel natural, differs from person to person.
Contact lenses must come out before the exam, for a set number of days by lens type. The pre and post-op guide lists them. Costs are on the pricing page.
It is age-related difficulty seeing things about 25cm away, caused by the natural lens losing elasticity. People often start holding reading material farther away without noticing.
The dominant eye is corrected for distance and the other eye for near. With time, the two eyes work together so that both distances are covered.
The clinic describes the surgery as correcting mild presbyopia and aiming to prevent its further development. Your surgeon will explain what is realistic for your own eyes.
If three or more of the eight apply, such as blurred phone text or tired eyes when reading, the clinic recommends a full eye examination.
