Laser Blended Vision

Presbyond laser blended vision is used to treat presbyopia, which refers to the loss of the eyes ability to alter their focus from distant to near objects. It is an age-related condition which affects most people at about the age of 45.

Presbyopia can come as a shock, especially to people who never needed glasses in their younger years. It also can be very frustrating to people that used glasses for distance and now they have to use different glasses for intermediate and near vision.

It is important that when thinking of presbyopia, patients consider at least three separate focal distances:

• Distance vision
• Intermediate vision
• Near vision

Laser blended vision correction is used by refractive surgeons to expand the depth of focus available to each eye. One eye is profiled to allow full distance vision and some mid-range vision and the other eye is profiled of focus at the mid-range, but allowing for some closer focus to be achieved. 

The expanded depth of field allows for a wider range of focus to be achieved with both eyes, thus Presbyond laser blended vision reduces the need for spectacles to the absolute minimum.

All patients, whatever their age, need to be aware of the aging changes that will take place in their eyes eventually. They need to consider their long term visual needs very carefully, as increasing age brings compromises that must be understood and accepted. Patients also need to consider the type of jobs and lifestyle choices before choosing this type of treatment.

Fix near-sightedness and get rid of eyeglasses or contact lenses to see objects nearby.

Presbyopia is the gradual loss of your eyes’ ability to focus on nearby objects. It’s a natural, and often disruptive part of aging. Presbyopia usually becomes noticeable in your early to mid-40s and continues to worsen until around age 65.

You may become aware of presbyopia when you start holding books, newspapers and mobile phones or tablets at arm’s length to be able to read them. A basic eye exam can confirm presbyopia. You can correct the condition with eyeglasses or contact lenses. You might also consider surgery.

Presbyopia develops gradually. You may first notice these signs and symptoms after age 40:

• A tendency to hold reading material farther away to make the letters clearer
• Blurred vision at normal reading distance
• Eyestrain or headaches after reading or doing close work
• Presbyopia
• You may notice these symptoms are worse if you are tired, drank alcohol or are in an area with dim lighting.

A major step towards the road to FemtoLASIK surgery is the detailed, comprehensive eligibility test. The test consists of various diagnostic examinations and is completely painless.

Our team of experts will determine the power to be treated and consider whether the patient is a suitable candidate or not, and if so, indicate which treatment modalities best suit their requirements to achieve the best possible outcome, which is ideally that of perfect vision without glasses or contact lenses. 

Important notes before pre-laser assessment

• The entire examination takes about 1.5 hours.
• If you have a previous ophthalmological evidence or a prescription for glasses, bring them to the test.
• To ascertain the refraction and examine the fundus correctly, dilating eye drops are added, resulting in a slightly blurred vision after the test. Please avoid driving for 3 hours immediately following the examination.
• Bring with you any medication that you are taking.

Patients are eligible* if:

• They are over 18
• Myopic from -1.0D up to -10.0D.
• Hyperopic from +1.0D up to +4.0D.
• Astigmatic from +4.0D up to -4.0D.
• Have not had significant change in refraction for one year prior to the procedure date.
• Their eyes no longer tolerate wearing contact lenses.
• Want to see clearly without glasses or contact lenses.

* This list is intended to serve only as guidance and is not a substitute for a professional eye examination.

Patients are not eligible if any of the following apply:

• Diabetes
• Autoimmune disease
• Wound recovery problems, keloid susceptibility
• Amblyopia, lazy eye
• Cataract/glaucoma
• Pregnancy planned within six months
• Nursing mothers
• Keratoconus (irregular shaped cornea)
• Previous Herpes infection in the eye
• Severe dry eye syndrome
• Wearing reading-glasses only