Presbyopia Solutions
When functioning correctly, the lens in your eye changes shape in order to focus on objects. For example, when you are looking at something close-up, the ciliary muscles contract and thicken the lens to bring the object into focus. However, as you age, the lens becomes harder and less elastic, making it more difficult to see clearly up-close. This condition is called Presbyopia, and it happens to everyone to some degree.
Many people begin to notice a change in their vision around age 40. Close-up objects that were once easy to see become blurred, such as a newspaper or book. If you are already farsighted, you may notice the blurriness somewhat earlier. Even if you are nearsighted, you will experience the effects of Presbyopia, and you may have to remove your glasses to read small print. Presbyopia can also cause headaches and the feeling of tired eyes. The eye doctors at Visionary Ophthalmology offer state-of-the-art surgical solutions for patients with Presbyopia. These include conductive keratoplasty (CK) and refractive lens exchange.
Conductive keratoplasty (CK)
NearVision ™ CK® is an excellent alternative to laser surgery for patients who are over 40 and have Presbyopia. With NearVision CK, radiofrequency energy is used to safely reshape the cornea and restore focus. This innovative procedure requires no cutting and takes just minutes to perform. Candidates for NearVision CK include men and women who:
- Are aged 45 or older
- Have had great distance vision without glasses for most of their lives
- Are tired of relying on reading glasses
Refractive lens exchange
Multifocal intraocular lenses, traditionally used in cataract surgery, can greatly benefit patients with Presbyopia. Our advanced methods of refractive lens exchange can restore distance vision as well as improve near vision.
Plus, patients who undergo this procedure will never have to worry about cataracts as they age, since the advanced refractive lens exchange lens will remain clear. Our eye doctors offer today’s most advanced microsurgical techniques and lens implants for patients who are candidates, including:
- ReSTOR® and ReZOOM™ lenses — In many cases, can help patients see clearly at all distances without glasses.
- Visian® and Verisyse® phakic lenses — For people with severe myopia (nearsightedness) who aren’t candidates for LASIK.
- INTACS — For people with mild myopia (nearsightedness) and keratoconus, which is a progressive eye disease that causes a thinning of the cornea, resulting in vision deterioration. Make sure your vision is healthy today.
If you or a loved one is experiencing blurry, distorted vision, don’t just assume it’s nothing to worry about. Call 301-896-0890 and schedule your appointment at Visionary Ophthalmology today.
