The Revolution Of PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision: How Long Does it Last?

The natural decline of our vision as we age once meant that reading glasses were virtually unavoidable. Eventually, multifocal contact lenses offered a more discrete alternative to those pesky specs, but for many, these were still far from an ideal solution. Then, came the era of refractive surgery for presbyopia in the form of monovision IOL surgery and more recently, the revolutionary PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision.

A Revolutionary Solution to Presbyopia

PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision was introduced in 2009 right here at London Vision Clinic. Our founder and expert Laser Eye Surgeon, Professor Dan Reinstein, developed the technique and has since helped thousands of people ditch their reading glasses.

But how long do the results of PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision?

Treating the Effects of Presbyopia

PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision was designed to treat the effects of presbyopia. It does so by correcting your eyes for both near and distance vision, allowing you to see clearly across all fields of vision. This is done by correcting each eye differently: one mainly for near vision with a little distance and the other mainly for distance with a little near vision. This creates a “blend zone” that your brain processes into a clear image.

But the fact is Laser Blended Vision does not treat the root cause of the problem. As we age, the lenses in our eyes begin to become less flexible and the muscles surrounding them weaken. Over time, this affects our ability to focus across various distances, particularly on close-up objects.

For these reasons, the effects of PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision are not described as permanent. However, that’s not to say you will definitely end up back in reading glasses.

As our expert surgeon, Mr Glenn Carp, explains in the video below, many patients achieve sufficient reading vision to last them the rest of their lives.

Your expected outcome from PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision is determined by a thorough screening assessment. During this screening, your eyes will be tested to determine your tolerance for a full PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision treatment.

If you tolerate the test scenario very well, this is a good indicator that you will be a good candidate for the treatment. As over ninety-five per cent of patients are deemed suitable for PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision, according to data from our clinic, this is most often the case!

But let’s get back to the question at hand: how long will the results last? Well, as Mr Carp explains, your eyes may continue to change your treatment. This may lead to small changes in your vision across your lifetime, which may eventually mean you will begin to struggle reading very fine print. However, by and large, the majority of your general reading vision should remain.

To conclude, Mr Carp notes that, should you notice a deterioration in your reading vision in the years to come, there is always the possibility of having an enhancement procedure – if there is sufficient need – although this is rarely the case.

Why Choose PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision?

PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision was specifically developed to correct the signs of ageing eyes. As such, it caters especially to older patients who have relied on reading glasses for a while. It allows you to see clearly at all distances – all the time. So, if you’ve had enough of your deteriorating vision, this revolutionary treatment could be the ideal solution.

Still not convinced about PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision?

Still on the fence about PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision? Consider some of the facts to reassure you:

• PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision is more effective than contact lenses.
• Around 95% per cent of prospective patients are suitable for the procedure.
• After the procedure, 90% of patients are able to read tiny printed instructions on prescription bottles.

So, if you’d like to learn more about PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision and how it could help you ditch the readers, don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of our friendly clinic coordinators or Book a Consultation today!