Laser eye surgery can help if you need reading glasses, but it does not fully reverse presbyopia, so some compromises are required.
Options when near vision is the main issue
Different strategies aim to balance distance and near vision.
- Monovision, with one eye set slightly nearer and one for distance
- Blended vision with a smaller difference between the eyes
- Laser for distance only, accepting continued use of reading glasses
- Trial of contact lens monovision before surgery to test tolerance
- Consideration of lens‑based options if you strongly want near freedom
Points to discuss with your surgeon
The best approach depends on age, prescriptions, and daily tasks.
- How much you value crisp distance versus spectacle‑free near work
- Whether you read or use screens for long periods every day
- Willingness to accept some reduction in depth perception with monovision
- Future likelihood of lens surgery and how current choices will interact with it
- Decision focused on quality of life rather than eliminating every pair of glasses
