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title: Is PresbyMAX surgery suitable for contact sports?
description: "PresbyMAX can be suitable for people in contact sports, with the added benefit of removing spectacle and contact‑lens risks, but eye protection remains important. ## Benefits compared with glasses or contacts Internal correction is less vulnerable. - Eliminates risk of…"
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updated: "2025-12-24"
category: Suitability
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# Is PresbyMAX surgery suitable for contact sports?

PresbyMAX can be suitable for people in contact sports, with the added benefit of removing spectacle and contact‑lens risks, but eye protection remains important.

## Benefits compared with glasses or contacts

Internal correction is less vulnerable.

- Eliminates risk of broken glasses causing injury
- Removes contact‑lens dislodgement or contamination during play
- Provides stable vision during rapid movements and impacts
- Useful in sports like rugby, martial arts, or hockey
- Compatible with protective sports goggles or face shields

## Risk‑management considerations

Trauma can still harm any eye.

- Strong recommendation to use appropriate eye protection in high‑risk sports
- Delay return to full contact until healing and vision are stable
- Recognition that blunt trauma can cause corneal or internal damage regardless of surgery
- Discussion of small risks of corneal flap‑related problems if prior LASIK has been done
- Shared decision based on sport level, position, and individual risk tolerance