- Medically Reviewed by Mr Mfazo Hove Consultant Ophthalmologist
- Author: Chris Dunnington
- Published: July 6, 2025
Presbyopia is a natural, age-related change in vision that affects everyone from their mid-40s onwards. If you find yourself holding reading material at arm’s length or relying on reading glasses, you are experiencing the effects of presbyopia. At Blue Fin Vision® Eye Clinic, our top-rated team of leading surgeons in London are dedicated to offering the best, most advanced laser eye surgery solutions for presbyopia correction. This article provides a detailed overview of the available options, helping you make an informed decision about your vision and quality of life.
Understanding Presbyopia
Presbyopia is not a disease, but a gradual loss of the eye’s ability to focus on near objects due to the stiffening of the natural lens. Traditional solutions include reading glasses, varifocals, or multifocal contact lenses. However, modern laser eye surgery now offers sophisticated alternatives that can restore near, intermediate, and distance vision – reducing or eliminating the need for glasses.
Laser Eye Surgery Options for Presbyopia
At Blue Fin Vision®, we offer a comprehensive suite of presbyopia-correcting laser procedures, all performed by top doctors and leading specialists at our Harley Street clinic in London. Each technique is tailored to your individual needs, lifestyle, and visual goals.
- PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision
- How it works: PRESBYOND® is a presbyLASIK solution using the ZEISS CRS Master planning system. It combines a controlled induction of spherical aberration with mild monovision (also known as “blended vision”).
- Benefits: Provides a continuous range of clear vision from near to far, with a seamless transition between distances. Patients enjoy high-quality vision with minimal adaptation time.
- Who it’s for: Ideal for those who want freedom from reading glasses and desire a natural visual experience at all distances.
- Supracor
- How it works: Supracor uses a central ablation pattern within a single LASIK flap, targeting both near and distance vision in one procedure. Typically, a near addition of +1.5 to +1.75 dioptres is incorporated.
- Benefits: Delivers improved near and distance vision simultaneously, often in one straightforward treatment.
- Who it’s for: Suitable for patients seeking a LASIK-based solution to presbyopia, especially those with a preference for rapid recovery.
- Intracorneal Femtosecond (INTRACOR)
- How it works: INTRACOR creates concentric rings inside the cornea using a femtosecond laser, enhancing the depth of focus without the need for a flap or surface ablation.
- Benefits: Minimally invasive, with no flap creation. Offers improved near vision and maintains distance vision.
- Who it’s for: Patients seeking a flapless, quick-recovery option for presbyopia correction.
- Laser Blended Vision (LBV)
- How it works: LBV is a variation of presbyLASIK, blending slight monovision with induced optical aberrations to extend the depth of focus. It carefully balances the correction between both eyes to maximise binocular vision.
- Benefits: Provides a broader range of vision, reducing dependence on glasses for both near and distance tasks.
- Who it’s for: Individuals who want a tailored approach to presbyopia correction, especially those with active lifestyles.
- PresbyMAX®
- How it works: PresbyMAX® is a revolutionary laser vision correction procedure specifically designed for presbyopia. This treatment is performed using the technologically advanced SCHWIND AMARIS excimer laser system, renowned for its exceptional precision, speed, and safety. PresbyMAX® gently reshapes the cornea to create an extended range of focus, enabling clear vision at near, intermediate, and far distances – all without touching or replacing the eye’s natural lens.
- Benefits: Offers a permanent solution for presbyopia, tailored to each patient’s unique visual needs. PresbyMAX® provides rapid restoration of near vision, high quality of vision at all distances, and the possibility to correct other refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism) simultaneously.
- Who it’s for: Patients seeking a minimally invasive, comprehensive solution to presbyopia, with a desire for spectacle independence and rapid recovery.
How Do These Procedures Differ?
- Personalisation: Each technique is customised to your eye’s anatomy and your visual needs, ensuring optimal results.
- Technology: All procedures are performed using the latest excimer and femtosecond laser platforms, ensuring precision, safety, and rapid healing.
- Recovery: Most patients experience rapid improvement in near vision, with full adaptation and stability achieved within weeks.
- Simultaneous Correction: Many of these procedures can address other refractive errors, such as short-sightedness, long-sightedness, or astigmatism, in the same session.
Why Choose Blue Fin Vision® Eye Clinic for Presbyopia Correction?
- Top-Rated, Leading Surgeons: Our Harley Street clinic in London is staffed by some of the UK’s most experienced and respected laser eye surgeons and specialists.
- Advanced Technology: We invest in the very latest diagnostic and surgical equipment, ensuring every patient receives the best possible care and outcomes.
- Personalised Approach: Every patient receives a thorough assessment and a bespoke treatment plan, tailored to their lifestyle and visual goals.
- Outstanding Results: Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our high patient satisfaction rates and consistently excellent visual outcomes.
- Comprehensive Support: From your initial consultation to your final follow-up, our team provides expert guidance and compassionate care at every step.
Take the Next Step Towards Clearer Vision
If you are ready to reduce your dependence on reading glasses and experience the benefits of advanced laser eye surgery for presbyopia, trust your vision to the top specialists at Blue Fin Vision® Eye Clinic. Book your comprehensive consultation at our Harley Street, London clinic and discover how our leading surgeons and advanced technology can help you regain clear, comfortable vision at every distance.
Your vision deserves the best – choose Blue Fin Vision® for expert, personalised presbyopia correction and a brighter, more independent future. Contact us today to begin your journey to visual freedom.
