PresbyMAX suits presbyopes with clear lenses, whereas lens replacement suits those with early cataracts or significant lens ageing.
People better suited to PresbyMAX
Corneal rather than lens‑based correction is preferred.
- Age roughly 40-55 with clear crystalline lenses
- Good distance vision potential and minimal lens opacities
- Desire to avoid intraocular surgery and its associated risks
- Candid corneal parameters and stable refraction
- Accepting that future cataract surgery may still be needed later
People better suited to lens replacement
Lens changes or goals favour intraocular surgery.
- Presence of early cataracts or noticeable lens‑related night glare
- Older presbyopes (often over 55-60) where lens ageing is inevitable
- Wish for a single procedure addressing both distance and near
- Suitability for multifocal or EDOF intraocular lenses
- Comfort with permanent lens change and potential intraocular risks
