At the Herzig Eye Institute we specialize in treating vision problems that arise from aging. With time, the eye’s natural lens can become too stiff to focus up close. As a result, words and other nearby objects appear blurry. The clinical term for this loss of near vision is presbyopia. There are a number of options to correct presbyopia (loss of reading vision) including SMILE, LASIK, PRK, Refractive Lens Exchange and Intraocular Collamer Lens (ICL) with monovision, and multifocal intraocular lenses.
Monovision can be achieved with all of our High Definition Vision® solutions. Monovision means one eye is fully corrected for distance while the non-dominant eye is left a little undercorrected to see things up close. The brain integrates the visual information from both eyes and adjusts either immediately or within a few weeks to having each eye focus at a different distance. Most people tolerate this very well and can function most of the time without glasses.
Another way to give someone both distance and near vision is with a Refractive Lens Exchange. The Refractive Lens Exchange is the same procedure as modern cataract surgery, the most common surgical procedure in North America. Refractive Lens Exchange changes the focusing power of the eye by removing the eye’s natural lens and replacing it with an intraocular lens that can provide good distance vision, good reading vision or both. A multifocal intraocular lens has the potential to give excellent distance and reading vision in both eyes.
The TECNIS® Symfony Extended Range of Vision IOL is the first and only presbyopia-correcting extended range of vision IOL designed to provide a continuous full range of high quality vision for far, intermediate and near distances. This seamless transition between distance and near vision reduces the incidence of debilitating halos and glare at night.
To determine which procedure is right for you, a comprehensive assessment is conducted utilizing state-of-the-art technology. Based on the thorough diagnostic assessment, your surgeon will tailor a treatment plan to match the right procedure for your unique vision needs.
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