PresbyMAX can act as a surgical alternative to reading glasses by improving near and intermediate focus, but it is not a simple replacement for everyone.
When it functions well as an alternative
Surgery targets the need that glasses currently meet.
- Presbyopes heavily reliant on readers for daily tasks
- Stable refraction and suitable corneas
- Strong motivation to reduce or eliminate dependence on reading spectacles
- Understanding that occasional glasses may still be helpful for tiny print
- Acceptance of surgical risks and possible night‑vision changes
When reading glasses remain the better choice
Non‑invasive solutions often suffice.
- Mild presbyopia where low‑cost readers are only occasionally needed
- Individuals highly risk‑averse or satisfied with current spectacle routine
- Significant ocular or systemic comorbidities raising surgical risk
- Corneal or lens pathology making laser ill‑advised
- Patients who prioritise maximum sharpness for prolonged reading over spectacle freedom
