Benefits of PresbyLASIK Surgery

Benefits of successful PresbyLASIK include an immediate improvement in vision, freedom from dependence on costly corrective eyewear such as glasses and contact lenses and wider opportunities for social and recreational activities as well as career improvements.

Obtaining immediate results is the most widely hailed benefit of this surgery, aside from the fact that it is painless and takes in most cases just minutes to perform. Although many patients do notice improvement in their vision minutes after the procedure is complete, it can take up to six months to achieve the optimal results. That said, it is common for many patients to have near-perfect vision within a day after the surgery.

Possible Complications

Some risks are known to be unique to PresbyLASIK. Patients undergoing LASIK to correct only for presbyopia might experience a tendency towards blurred distance vision after the procedure, a condition that could be lifelong and possibly require additional surgery or the wearing of glasses or contact lenses for distance vision.

PresbyLASIK patients also have a higher risk of developing reduced contrast sensitivity and experiencing halo effects at night. In the case of losing contrast sensitivity, patients could find it difficult to distinguish certain objects against similar background colors. In many cases, however, reduced contrast sensitivity may only be temporary.

Other general risks of LASIK surgery include: 

• Undercorrection and Overcorrection 
• Dry Eye
• Regression
• Corneal Abrasion
• Flap Complications
• Epithelial Ingrowth

As with any surgery, patients considering PresbyLASIK should discuss thoroughly with their doctor all of the possible risks and complications before deciding to undergo the procedure.