PRESBYOND is an elective procedure with real, though low, risks; very risk‑averse people may conclude that surgery is not the right choice.
Considerations for risk‑averse patients
Attitude to risk strongly affects satisfaction.
- Complications such as infection, quality‑of‑vision issues, or regression are rare but possible
- Even good outcomes may still involve mild halos or occasional glasses
- High anxiety can make the whole process stressful
- Non‑surgical alternatives (multifocal glasses or contacts) carry less procedural risk
- Deciding not to have surgery is a valid and often sensible option
Approaching the decision
Information and time are important.
- Discuss absolute risks compared with everyday activities
- Consider a second opinion if unsure
- Trial monovision or multifocal contacts to understand optical trade‑offs
- Allow time to reflect rather than rushing into surgery
- Re‑evaluate later if presbyopia becomes more impactful
