Tired of Losing Your Readers? Get Rid of Corrective Eyewear with Presbyopia Treatment
- Posted on: Sep 3 2022
By the time you reach middle age, you are likely to experience newfound difficulty when looking at objects (including text) up close. Presbyopia, also known as age-related farsightedness, is exceedingly common, affecting over 1 billion people around the world. While it is not possible to prevent presbyopia, the good news is that with presbyopia treatment you can continue to see clearly as you age. Here, outstanding NYC ophthalmologist Dr. Gregory Pamel presents you with options for treating presbyopia.
What Is Presbyopia?
Presbyopia is a degenerative condition that usually begins in your mid-40s and continually worsens for the following two decades. With age, the lens of your eye becomes hard and inflexible; since the lens can no longer change shape to focus on nearby objects as well as it once did, these objects appear out of focus.
The worse your presbyopia becomes, the further away from your face you may find that you need to hold objects to see them. This is why you often see adults over the age of 40 holding books, menus and their cellphones a full arm’s length away.
Most People Correct Presbyopia with Prescription Eyewear
If you are like most people, you will try prescription lenses to read and see up-close objects. Since you only need these reading glasses for certain tasks, this usually means carrying them so that you have them when they become necessary. Some people consider this a minor inconvenience, while others believe it to be a hassle. Fortunately, reading glasses are not the only way you can overcome presbyopia.
An Alternative Solution for Presbyopia
You may be able to forego reading glasses altogether if you opt to have a multifocal lens implanted in your eye. Premium lenses like ReStor, Tecnis and ReZoom correct vision at varying distances (making it possible to correct presbyopia and nearsightedness at the same time). While IOLs (intraocular lenses) are most often used to replace lenses clouded with cataracts, they work just as effectively to exchange a lens that has fallen victim to presbyopia. Dr. Pamel is considered a leader in performing presbyopia lens exchange, also known as Prelex.
Discuss Lens Exchange at Pamel Vision & Laser Group
To learn more about the benefits, safety and efficacy of multifocal intraocular lenses for overcoming the side effects of presbyopia, schedule a conversation with one of New York City’s best ophthalmologists. Consultations at Dr. Pamel’s Manhattan and Brooklyn offices can be arranged by calling (212) 355-2215 at your soonest convenience.
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