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Types and Cost Range of Presbyopia Surgery The cost of presbyopia surgery can vary depending on the clinic, but in general, presbyopia-correcting cataract surgery is considered high-cost . This is largely due to the use of premium intraocular lenses , which are specially designed to correct both cataracts and presbyopia simultaneously. By comparison, presbyLASIK procedures are typically less expensive than lens-based surgeries. Although LASIK involves the use of high-end excimer laser technology, there are no physical lenses implanted, making it more affordable. When Is Presbyopia Lens Implantation Better Than PrebyLASIK? If the patient has significant cataract progression, presbyopia lens implantation is the more appropriate option. Cataracts are caused by the aging of the eye’s natural lens, and this change gradually begins around the age of 40 — the same time presbyopia begins to appear. However, for patients in their early 40s , lens implantation may not be ideal if the natural l...

Does Vision Correction Surgery cause Presbyopia to Come Earlier? Vision correction surgery itself does not accelerate the aging of the crystalline lens, which is the main cause of presbyopia. However, the surgical outcome—whether a person ends up with perfect vision, mild myopia, or mild hyperopi —can affect when presbyopia is first noticed. If mild myopia remains after surgery, people may notice the symptoms of presbyopia a bit later, because their eyes can still focus on nearby objects. On the other hand, if mild hyperopia remains, presbyopia symptoms may appear earlier because their eyes already struggle to see things up close. This variation doesn’t mean the surgery failed. Even when the surgery is successful, the small residual refractive error can affect how early or late presbyopia symptoms are felt—usually by a difference of 3 to 4 years. If I Had Vision Correction Surgery, Can I Still Get Presbyopia or Cataract Surgery Later? Yes, you can. These days, many people undergo combi...

Can Presbyopia Occur in Your 20s or 30s? Yes, it can—especially in people with hyperopia. When you’re younger, your eye’s natural lens is flexible and strong, allowing you to focus easily on near objects. This often masks any underlying hyperopia, making your vision seem normal. However, if you have hyperopia, you may start to feel the symptoms of presbyopia earlier, sometimes even in your 30s. Today’s lifestyle—filled with constant near work on phones, tablets, and computers—makes early symptoms more noticeable. That’s why more people are experiencing discomfort from early presbyopia at a younger age. Can You Avoid Presbyopia as You Age? Some people in their 60s or 70s can still see up close well, often because of mild myopia or astigmatism. Astigmatism creates two focal points in the eye, which can help maintain both near and distance vision to some extent. Another case is nuclear sclerotic cataracts, where the lens hardens and becomes more nearsighted, temporarily improving near vis...

What’s the Difference Between Presbyopia and Cataracts? Presbyopia occurs when the eye’s lens becomes hard or the surrounding muscles weaken, reducing the lens’s ability to focus on nearby objects. Cataracts, on the other hand, develop when the lens becomes cloudy as a result of aging or other factors. While both are age-related conditions, they are not the same. In some cases, cataracts can develop even in younger people. Conversely, some people in their 30s may experience presbyopia-like symptoms even though their lenses remain completely clear. Can Presbyopia and Cataracts be Treated Simultaneously? A common way to manage presbyopia is by using reading glasses, which is a non-surgical approach. However, beyond glasses, surgery is the only definitive treatment for presbyopia. One surgical option involves treating both cataracts and presbyopia at the same time, usually by replacing the lens with an artificial intraocular lens. Another method is to correct presbyopia alone without remo...

When Is The Best Time To Undergo Presbyopia Correction Surgery? Presbyopia correction surgery can generally be divided into two main types: one that is performed similarly to LASIK, and another that is done in conjunction with cataract surgery. However, the timing of the surgery does not significantly affect the quality of vision. It’s a personal decision for each individual. If you’re currently feeling very uncomfortable due to presbyopia, it’s better to undergo surgery rather than endure the inconvenience for the next 10 or 20 years while waiting. Is Presbyopia Caused By Something Specific? Some people believe that presbyopia was triggered by a specific event—for example, they may say it started suddenly after doing a lot of reading or studying. However, presbyopia is not caused by such events. It occurs due to the natural aging of the eye’s crystalline lens.

  What Causes Presbyopia (age-related farsightedness)? Presbyopia is caused by the aging of the crystalline lens, which makes it harder to focus on nearby objects. This is why people in their mid-40s often start having difficulty with near vision. Presbyopia occurs similarly in most people as they age. However, some people can have clear near vision even in their 60s or 70s, while others struggle to see nearby objects in their late 30s and start using reading glasses. This difference usually depends on whether a person is nearsighted or farsighted. Difference in Normal Vision? People with emmetropia(normal vision) can see distant objects clearly. However, they need the help of the crystalline lens to focus on nearby objects. Those with myopia can see close objects clearly without relying much on the lens. On the other hand, people with hyperopia require the lens’ help. As we age, everyone experiences lens aging at a similar rate. However, the onset of presbyopia is usually noticed ...

If you want to correct presbyopia effectively and maintain long-lasting results, PresbyLASIK is an appropriate option. If you are looking for stable outcomes, choosing SMILE LASIK can also be a good choice. However, It is important to first consider whether your main goal is to correct presbyopia or to treat myopia. If you are considering SMILE LASIK to correct myopia, achievable vision may be lower than patients who are in their 20s. For young patients, simply correcting myopia often results in clear vision at both near and distance vision. However, for patients in their 40s considering SMILE surgery, it is recommended to aim for a target vision of around 0.9 to 1.0, rather than pushing for 1.5. Leaving a slight degree of myopia can help reduce discomfort as presbyopia develops. For patients in their late 30s or older, slightly lowering the target vision for SMILE surgery can be beneficial. That’s why it’s important to receive a thorough explanation of presbyopia, ...

Advantage of LBV PresbyLASIK LBV PresbyLASIK effectively corrects presbyopia. However, the stronger the presbyopia correction, the greater the imbalance, meaning it cannot be corrected 20/20 vision for all cases. If the depth of focus is too shallow, the imbalance becomes more severe, leading to a reduction in the degree of correction. LBV PresbyLASIK can be re-corrected as presbyopia progresses or if higher vision is needed. In contrast, if re-correction is needed after SMILE LASIK, the surgical method must be changed. While SMILE LASIK is an excellent vision correction procedure, it is not recommended for those seeking presbyopia vision correction. Recommended Age Range for LBV PresbyLASIK LBV PresbyLASIK is recommended for patients in their late 30s to 40s who are expected to presbyopia.   For individuals in their 50s or 60s, if cataract doesn’t occur LBV PresbyLASIK can be more effective than undergoing cataract surgery. Experience clearer and high quality vision wit...

  Price and Types of Presbyopic Surgery The cost of surgery depends on the hospital or clinic, but cataract-presbyopic surgery is generally expensive. Procedures that involve implanting specialized lenses are expensive because the lenses themselves have high price range While LASIK surgery also requires high end excimer laser equipment, it doesn’t involve additional lens implants. Therefore, presbyLASIK is relatively more affordable than cataract surgery. Advantage of PresbyLASIK Compare to Presbyopia ICL? If the cataract have significantly progressed, multifocal cataract surgery is the appropriate option. Removing crystalline lens for correction is possible for cataract surgery but it is not ideal when crystalline is still functioning well. Therefore, PresbyLASIK is recommended What If the Lens is Replaced even though It is still Functioning well? You may see near objects clearly. However, the distance vision could deteriorate. Even after surgery, it might feel even more inconven...