PresbyMAX is designed for eyes that have begun to lose accommodation, making this stage a typical time to consider it.
When it fits well
Symptoms should be functionally significant.
- Needing to hold reading material further away or use low‑power readers
- Stable distance prescription with good corneal health
- Motivation to reduce reliance on near correction
- Clear lenses, so presbyopia is the main issue rather than cataract
- Understanding of potential trade‑offs in contrast and night vision
When waiting may be better
Early presbyopia can be mild.
- Only occasional difficulty with very small print
- Minimal annoyance from using simple readers
- Uncertain about long‑term visual priorities
- Preference to delay permanent corneal reshaping until the problem is more pronounced
- Reassessment later if presbyopia becomes more troublesome
