Lens replacement surgery can be suitable if you do close detailed work, but it requires very careful planning and honest discussion about precision needs.
Possible advantages
Tasks such as sewing, jewellery work, electronics, or fine art demand sharp near vision. Special lens choices can prioritise near focus or provide a blend of near and intermediate clarity.
- Multifocal or near-focused lenses can improve unaided close vision
- May reduce dependence on strong magnifying spectacles
- Improved brightness and contrast if cataracts are forming
- Option to set one eye slightly more for near, if you tolerate monovision
- Custom plans can reflect dominant hand and typical working distance
Why extra caution is needed
Perfection is difficult to guarantee for very fine tasks. Many people still use specific task glasses or magnifiers, even after successful surgery.
- High-detail work may expose small issues with depth perception or contrast
- Multifocal lenses can cause halos or ghosting around fine lines
- Single-focus distance lenses nearly always require near aids for intricate tasks
- Bring examples of your work to the consultation to guide planning
- Discuss whether retaining or reintroducing tailored magnifying lenses would bother you
