PresbyMAX is a specialised form of laser eye surgery for presbyopia; the comparison is mainly with standard monofocal laser procedures such as LASIK or SMILE.
People better suited to PresbyMAX
They need multifocal rather than simple distance correction.
- Age mid‑40s or above with bothersome presbyopia
- Stable low‑to‑moderate myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism
- Clear lenses, healthy corneas, and desire for reduced reading‑glass use
- Comfort with multifocal optics and possible night‑vision changes
- Priority on spectacle reduction at multiple distances
People better suited to standard laser
Distance vision is the main goal.
- Younger adults with minimal or no presbyopia
- Primarily wanting sharp distance vision and happy to use readers later
- Those preferring monovision or simple distance correction
- Individuals wary of multifocal optical phenomena
- Cases where preserving maximum night contrast is more important than near independence
