Reading Vision Corrections Orange County Dr. Chebil

Orange County's Premier Lasik Eye Center

Dr. Alexandra Chebil, MD
(949) 251-0229

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Reading Vision Correction:
Procedures performed in order to improve near vision after the age of 40.

As we age, the natural crystalline lens of the eye may lose some of its elasticity and thereby its ability to focus on close objects. This condition, known as presbyopia, usually begins around the age of 40 and can often be corrected through the use of reading glasses or contact lenses. In general, there is no avoiding presbyopia. Even those who have maintained good vision throughout their adulthood find themselves needing reading glasses later in life.

Fortunately, the correction of presbyopia is now possible through a procedure known as Monovision

Please note that LASIK or PRK laser vision correction procedures will not prevent the need for reading glasses in patients over 40 years of age.

Monovision: A laser vision correction procedure that adjusts one eye for near vision and the other eye for distance vision.

Monovision is a form of vision correction treatment for presbyopia. One eye is fully corrected for distance vision, while the other is under-corrected. This will leave the under-corrected eye with a mildly myopic prescription (nearsighted) for near vision. This vision procedure can be done with either LASIK or PRK laser eye surgery.

The distance vision in this under-corrected eye is blurrier, but the near vision is sharper. This small amount of myopia allows a patient with presbyopia (over 40 years old) to see clearly up close, and therefore can avoid or reduce the need for reading glasses.

This situation is a compromise. It does not eliminate presbyopia, but improves it. Distance vision is not perfect, but good. Near vision is not perfect, but good enough to function. Monovision will allow someone with presbyopia to read a label, tell the time on his or her watch, shave in the mirror, or read a menu in the restaurant. Very fine detailed near tasks may still require reading glasses, as well as prolonged near tasks, such as reading a book for several hours.

Eventually with age, almost everybody will still require reading glasses for up close tasks. It may take two to three weeks for the brain to adjust to monovision. Some people love it; others cannot tolerate the imbalance between the two eyes.

Disadvantages of Monovision
Decreased depth perception, particularly for sports.
Reading very fine print or reading for long periods of time will still require reading glasses.
Driving long distances at night may be more difficult. (This can be overcome by wearing corrective glasses while driving.)

Despite these disadvantages, Dr. Alexandra has great success in many patients using this vision correction treatment. She will use the most sophisticated methods and technology to accurately evaluate each patient's vision needs. We'll be happy to determine which procedure is best for you. Book your appointment today!

www.DrAlexandra.com

2192 Martin, Suite 135, Irvine, CA 92612

LASIK Center Medical Group - Irvine 2192 Martin Suite 135 Irvine, CA 92612 Phone: 949-251-0229 Fax: 949-251-8945