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title: Is PresbyMAX surgery suitable for presbyopia?
description: "Yes. PresbyMAX is specifically designed to treat presbyopia by creating a multifocal corneal profile to extend the range of clear focus. ## How it helps presbyopes Both distance and near are targeted. - Improves unaided reading and intermediate vision while…"
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updated: "2025-12-24"
category: Suitability
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# Is PresbyMAX surgery suitable for presbyopia?

Yes. PresbyMAX is specifically designed to treat presbyopia by creating a multifocal corneal profile to extend the range of clear focus.

## How it helps presbyopes

Both distance and near are targeted.

- Improves unaided reading and intermediate vision while preserving distance
- Reduces reliance on reading glasses or varifocals
- Can be tailored for myopic, hyperopic, or emmetropic presbyopes
- Maintains a corneal rather than lens‑based approach
- Suitable when the natural lens is still clear and healthy

## Prerequisites

Not all presbyopes are candidates.

- Stable refraction within laser ranges
- Normal corneal thickness and regular topography
- No significant cataract or macular disease
- Understanding of possible night‑vision changes and adaptation
- Shared decision after reviewing other presbyopia options