As we age, our eyesight often changes – typically around age 40, we start to experience presbyopia.

This condition causes the eyes to lose their ability to focus on objects up close, which means we need reading glasses or bifocals to see clearly when reading or doing close-up work. But what if you could say goodbye to presbyopia eyewear forever? There are several options available that can help you see clearly without having to rely on reading glasses or bifocals. Let’s explore some of your choices.

Monovision

Monovision is a technique that corrects one eye for distance vision and one eye for close-up vision. This technique can be achieved with contact lenses or with LASIK surgery.

Depending on the severity of your presbyopia, monovision may work well for you, but it can also take some time to adjust to the different visual demands of each eye.

Multifocal Contact Lenses

Multifocal contact lenses can correct for distance vision as well as close-up vision. These contacts work by having different prescriptions in different areas of the lens, allowing your eyes to focus on objects at different distances.

These lenses can be a little more challenging to fit than traditional contact lenses, but many people find them a comfortable and convenient solution for presbyopia.

Corneal Inlays

A corneal inlay is a small device that is surgically implanted in the cornea of one eye. The inlay is designed to improve near vision by changing the way light enters the eye.

This procedure is minimally invasive and can be done on an outpatient basis, but not everyone is a good candidate for a corneal inlay.

Refractive Lens Exchange

Refractive lens exchange, or RLE, is a surgery that replaces the eye’s natural lens with a new artificial lens that corrects for presbyopia as well as other vision problems like cataracts.

RLE is a more invasive option than some of the other choices on this list, but it can provide long-lasting results that eliminate the need for reading glasses.

Presbyopia-Correcting Intraocular Lenses

Presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses, or IOLs, are another surgical option for correcting presbyopia. These lenses are implanted in the eye and can provide clear vision at all distances, eliminating the need for reading glasses or bifocals.

There are several different kinds of presbyopia-correcting IOLs, so speak with your doctor to see which one may be right for you.

Conclusion

If you’re tired of relying on reading glasses or bifocals to see clearly, there are several options available that can help eliminate your dependence on presbyopia eyewear.

Whether you opt for contact lenses, surgery, or another option, you can enjoy clear vision at all distances without the need for glasses or contacts.