Symptoms: Trouble seeing things up close, related to aging
Diagnosis: Comprehensive eye exam
Treatment: Reading glasses, Z Lasik + PresbyMAX, PresbyMAX,
Presbyopia is a medical term for the need to wear reading glasses or bifocals when reaching middle age. It’s a common refractive error caused by the natural stiffening of the lens in the eye. This prevents the lens from changing the focus, making it difficult to clearly see distant and nearby objects. As a result, people with presbyopia may have difficulty with tasks such as reading, sewing, or using a computer, and may need to hold objects at arm's length to see them clearly.
Presbyopia typically starts to develop in people around the age of 40 and gradually worsens with time. Unfortunately this is a normal part of aging so it can’t be prevented. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be treated. Typical treatment options for presbyopia include contact lenses, eye glasses, and LASIK surgery.
To help compensate for presbyopia, most doctors will recommend eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, for those who wish to do without corrective lenses, LASIK may be used to achieve monovision - a process where you correct one eye for distance and the other for close-up.
See below for an overview of our different LASIK options to treat presbyopia.
Eligibility: At least 40 years old and above, Eyes free from other conditions like cataracts or glaucoma, Vision prescription stable for at least 1 year prior to surgery
Recovery Time: Can return to normal activities within 24-48 hours
Cost: ₱₱₱
Available Locations: Mall of Asia
Eligibility: At least 40 years old and above, Eyes free from other conditions like cataracts or glaucoma, Vision prescription stable for at least 1 year prior to surgery
Recovery Time: Can return to normal activities within a few days
Cost: ₱₱
Available Locations: Davao, Iloilo
Presbyopia is a natural part of aging that typically occurs in those aged 45 and up. It happens when the lens of the eye stops focusing light correctly on the retina.
The most common treatment options for presbyopia are eyeglasses and contact lenses. LASIK can also be used by achieving monovision in which one eye is corrected for distance and the other is corrected for close-up.
Scheduling an assessment is easy. Simply message us through our Facebook page and our team will help set up your appointment.
Our eye assessment costs P3,000. This is waived however, if you do same day surgery or it may be charged to your HMO depending on the branch and your coverage. If you have any questions regarding HMO coverage, please get in touch with our team.
