Assess & Educate

Proper patient selection is critical for success with refractive surgery to correct presbyopia.¹ The challenge for ophthalmologists who are new to surgical management of presbyopia is to be well versed in the necessary components of the preoperative evaluation and patient counselling.

Conduct a detailed general and medical history analysis and thorough ophthalmic examination to determine patient appropriateness for refractive surgery. Communicate realistic goals and make sure they are understood and accepted by the patient.
Perform diagnostic tests and measurements for routine LASIK patient screening plus the following evaluations that are essential when considering eligibility for Laser Blended Vision:

• Testing for acceptance to anisometropia of about 1.50 D
• Residual accommodation measurement to determine the functional age of the eyes 
• Dominance testing to determine the preferred eye for distance vision
• Measurement of total spherical aberration of the eye

ZEISS diagnostic devices provide accurate measurements for planning PRESBYOND^® surgery. In addition, ZEISS offers clinical application onboarding support designed to help surgeons achieve the best possible outcomes and satisfied patients. These support tools include:

• Guidance on essential measurements and assessments
• ZEISS Practice Development Consulting: an advanced service program that helps clinics to grow the business and improve the overall patient experience
• ZEISS Patient Communication Materials: a set of tools to help surgeons interact with patients and manage their expectations