In the U.S., LASIK monovision is still the most popular way to correct presbyopia in patients with a clear lens. As it is for all techniques for presbyopia, there are tradeoffs, but overall “it is a great way to go for the right patient,” according to Julie M. Schallhorn, MD.
In a study published in Clinical Ophthalmology, a retrospective review of 294 emmetropic presbyopes who underwent monovision LASIK demonstrated that the procedure leads to high patient satisfaction despite reported increased difficulty with driving at night.
Schallhorn said that emmetropia was (Read more...)
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