PresbyMAX can be suitable for people in contact sports, with the added benefit of removing spectacle and contact‑lens risks, but eye protection remains important.
Benefits compared with glasses or contacts
Internal correction is less vulnerable.
- Eliminates risk of broken glasses causing injury
- Removes contact‑lens dislodgement or contamination during play
- Provides stable vision during rapid movements and impacts
- Useful in sports like rugby, martial arts, or hockey
- Compatible with protective sports goggles or face shields
Risk‑management considerations
Trauma can still harm any eye.
- Strong recommendation to use appropriate eye protection in high‑risk sports
- Delay return to full contact until healing and vision are stable
- Recognition that blunt trauma can cause corneal or internal damage regardless of surgery
- Discussion of small risks of corneal flap‑related problems if prior LASIK has been done
- Shared decision based on sport level, position, and individual risk tolerance
