All About Presbyopia - Age-Related Farsightedness

What is Presbyopia?

Presbyopia is defined as the loss of the eye's ability to change focus to see near objects. It is a vision disorder that develops as we age. This condition occurs at approximately 40 years of age. Everyone will eventually develop presbyopia.

 

Signs and Symptoms

The main symptom is the inability to focus on near objects, such as small print on a medicine bottle or in a phone book. Holding print out futher seems to make it easier to read. Patients may complain of needing more light to read, as contrasting ability decreases. Presbyopic eyes also feel fatigues and seem to tire more easily. Some presbyopic patients may also have fluctuating vision, as their eyes are attempting to overcompensate for vision deficit.
 

Causes

Presbyopia is caused by an age-related process. As we age, the lens inside the eye gradually loses its flexibility, making it harder to focus up close. Although it seems to come on suddenly in the early fories, in reality the eye slowly loses its near focusing power throughout life. Prespyopia worsens slowly to about the age of 65, when most reserve focusing power is lost.
 

 

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of presbyopia is made by undergoing a comprehensive eye examination. Your eye doctor will measure your amplitude of accomodation, or reserve near focusing power, and perform a simple refractive test to reveal the condition.
 

Treatment

There is no way to prevent presbyopia as it is a natural aging process, but it is easily treated. Your eye doctor may prescribe reading glasses, bifocals or progressive addition lenses to correct presbyopia. Patients may also decide to be corrected with certain contact lenses, such a multifocal and mono vision contactt lensees. Others may choose to undergo refractive surgical procedure, such as monovision laser vision correction (LASIK). Furthermore, multifocal intraocular lens implants are available to patients.



Kangnam Joeunnun Vision Clinic is 'Republic of Korea Custormer Satisfaction Brand Award 2015' in the ophthalmic division (presbyopia correction). The clinic provides a wide range of high-quality treatments for presbyopia from laser eye surgery to intraocular lens implants.
 
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LASIK: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I know if I'm eligible for laser vision correction?

• You must have healthy eyes -- no glaucoma, cataracts, severe dry eye, infection, or any other condition that would affect operation.

• Your vision must be stable for at least a year before surgery.

• If you're pregnant or nursing, your hormonal levels can affect the shape of your eye. You should wait until your hormones are back to normal levels.

• You cannot have a degenerative or autoimmune disease, since this would affect postoperative healing.

• You must be an adult: age 21+ (with some exceptions).

A: Here are some general guidelines:


Your eye care practitioner can help you decide by giving you a comprehensive eye examination to make sure your eyes are healthy and you're a suitable candidate for laser vision correction surgery. He or she will check your eye power and test for glaucoma, cataracts, and other disqualifying conditions. He or she will also use a corneal topographer to photograph and electronically map your eye, and this map will be used to plan your surgery for tthe most precise results possible.

Q: Is LASIK surgery safe?

A: The FDA recognizes LASIK as proven, safe and effective. Laser vision correction uses a cool (non-thermal) beam of light that is computer controlled. The surgeon is ablel to turn the laser on and off at any moment. Further, many safeguards are in place to minimize risks.

Q: How long does LASIK take?

A: The laser surgery itself usually takes less than a minute, but the entire procedure takes approximately 15 minutes per eye. Most surgeons perform LASIK procedure on both eyes at the same time.

Q: What happens during the LASIK procedure?

A: At your surgeon's office, you will lie down in a reclining chair. The surgeon will place anesthetic drops in your eye and position your head under the laser. Your eye lids will be held wide open by an eyelid speculum (retainer). Then, the surgery begins. the surgeon creates a thin flap in the top of the cornea, folds it back out of the way, uses the laser to remove some corneal tissue and then puts the flap back in place. After the surgery, the surgeon will place eye drops or ointment in your eye. You may relax for a little while then head home and rest.

Q: How long does it take to recover?

A: Many surgeons recommend one day of rest for your eyes to recover, but most people who have LASIK go back to work the next day. You may drive as soon as you see well enough, but avoid driving on the day you have surgery. You may resume wearing eye makeup about one week after  your surgery, but throw out your old makeup to decrease the risk of infection.

Q: How many followups will I need after LASIK?

A: You will followup with your surgeon the next day of the surgery, then one week or one month later and then three months later. Your surgeon will let you know if more visits are necessary.

Q: Are there any side effects?

A:  Some people experience dry eye after LASIK, which usually is relieved with eye drops and disappears over time. A small number of patients (probably fewer than 1 percent) experience regression, a gradual worsening of vision. If this happens, consult with your eye care practitioner to examine the problem and to see if retreatment is appropriate. Kangnam Joeunun Vision Clinic is providing a lifetime care for any patient who has visited the clinic, reducing the concerns of those who are worried about the consequences after LASIK.

Q: How much does laser vision correction cost?

A: The costs vary from one surgeon to the next and depend upon the type of laser used in the procedure. The average cost for laser-based vision correction procedure in Korea is about ₩1,200,000 to ₩2,000,000 for both eyes. It is best to consult with staffs at an eye clinic about how to finance a procedure.

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Celebrities Who Had Lasik

Lasik is a type of surgery which uses lasers to reshape an individual's cornea and improve their vision. Several famous people have had Lasik eye surgery. Actors, musicians and athletes have all had the procedure. Some celebrities even filmed their experience for reality television.

Who is the most famous person who had Lasik? Kim Kardashian tops our list. The reality TV star underwent Lasik eye surgery on her show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." She was scared about having the procedure, but her vision improved immediately. Other famous people who had their Lasik surgeries filmed include Kristin Cavallari, Jessica Simpson, and Lisa Ling.

Several professional athletes have improved their game by having Lasik eye surgery. NBA player LeBron James had Lasik eye surgery in 2007. His shooting average increased after the procedure. Professional golfer Tiger Woods had his first Lasik eye surgery in 1999 and he underwent the procedure a second time eight years later. NFL player Tiki Barber had Lasik eye surgery in 2000. He says, "It's been four years since my surgery and I've had no complications and remain thrilled with my vision."

Would you prefer to wear glasses or have Lasik eye surgery? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian underwent Lasik eye surgery on her show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."

Supermodel Cindy Crawford is very happy with her Lasik surgery. She says,"The procedure was painless and I can see so much clearer now. It’s great to wake up in the middle of the night and watch television without my glasses, and, best of all, I can drive without glasses or contacts. I would recommend it to anyone."



Nicole Kidman has said of her Lasik eye surgery, “I was walking around legally blind. Now I have 20-20 vision. I can’t believe I spent so many years blurry, but I think that coincides with how I was feeling. Now I notice if people are watching me, but I also smile right back if someone waves, which helps.”



NBA player Lebron James had Lasik eye surgery in 2007.



Actor Brad Pitt had Lasik eye surgery around 2010.



Reporter Lisa Ling had her Lasik surgery live on "The View."

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