OR presbyopia It is a normal development of vision that usually begins around the age of 44-45 and affects almost all people, regardless of gender or lifestyle. It is about the weakness of eye to focus on short distances, such as reading a book or the screen of a mobile phone.
“This phenomenon (presbyopia) is due to the gradual hardening of the natural eye lens and the loss of its elasticity, so it cannot easily alter its refractive power for short distances.
The first reactions are typical: removing the text for better focus and increasing lighting. Very often, sufferers are trying to locate “what is to blame” until they understand that it is the beginning of presbyopia, “Pantelis Papadopoulos Ophthalmologist Ophthalmologist, Coordinator of the Ophthalmology Ophthalmology Ophthalmology Surgeon, Metropolitan Metropolitan Metropolitan.
The simplest solution: glasses or contact lenses
The initial and most widespread approach to the management of presbyopia is the use of reading glasses. These may be either specially measured by an ophthalmologist or ready -made presbyopia glasses available in pharmacies. The latter, however, are not personalized and are only indicated as a temporary solution.
For those who want alternatives, there are contact lenses – either multifocal or by correcting a different distance to each eye (single -monovision). These solutions offer functional vision without glasses dependence, but they are not suitable for everyone and require a period of adjustment.
Refractive Surgery gives a definitive solution
“For those who are not served with glasses or contact lenses, there is the possibility of surgical rehabilitation of presbyopia through refractive interventions. These techniques have been successfully implemented for at least two decades.
In younger patients, applied laser On the surface of the eye, either to correct one eye for nearby and the other for distant vision (single monovision), or to obtain the cornea polyesic profile. This solution offers a satisfactory vision for several years, but over time and further alteration of the natural lens, a need for glasses may reappear.
For older or with high hypermetropia, the removal of the natural lens and the installation of a multifocal intraceric is indicated in a process similar to cataract surgery. This technique offers a more permanent effect and complete restoration of vision both in close and long and intermediate distance, ”he explains.
“Refractive interventions for presbyopia are considered extremely safe. The most serious complication is the possibility of eye infection, with a rate of appearance below 1 in 1,000 cases. The overwhelming majority of sufferers enjoy very good results and are completely free from the need to use glasses.
The recovery is fast, especially for those who work in an office. Most can return to their activities as early as the next day, but carefully in avoiding environmental factors that could cause infection in the early days, ”he says.
“It is important to note that multifocal lenses now cover the need for clear vision at intermediate distances, such as those required when working on a computer. In this way, the patient is completely relieved of glasses for all distances, which significantly improves his quality of life, “he adds.
“Modern medicine and technological developments have made it possible not only to deal with ophthalmic diseases but also the complete functionality of vision without the use of glasses or contact lenses, improving the quality of life and comfort of the sufferers,” concludes Mr. Papadopoulos.