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ZEISS PRESBYOND

Less invasive4 laser vision correction for age-related near vision changesĀ 

Getting older is part of our life, and as we age our body changes. Once you get into your forties (or at the latest fifties), you will notice that it gets harder to read things and see nearby objects clearly. This is a result of presbyopia, an inability to focus on objects nearby that gradually gets worse as you get older. Although the condition is more annoying than harmful, it can also cause headaches and eye strain when doing close-up work.

If you suffer from presbyopia and are looking for an alternative to wearing glasses or contact lenses to correct your vision, you may want to consider laser vision correction like ZEISS PRESBYOND. Read on to find out more.

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Causes, symptoms & treatment options for presbyopia

Presbyopia is part of the natural aging process. In fact, the word presbyopia comes from the Greek word for ā€œold eyeā€. Once you enter your forties, the lens in your eye becomes more rigid. It cannot change shape as easily as it could when you were younger. As a result, the eye loses the ability to focus on near objects, making nearby objects blurry.

With presbyopia, you need to hold books, documents and newspapers further away to read them. And you may need a bit more light to see the text. When performing close-up work for longer periods of time, you may also suffer from headaches or eyestrain.

Although there is no cure for presbyopia, there are several ways to treat the condition. Prescription glasses, whether they are readers, bifocals or progressive lenses, are the most common way of correcting your vision. As an alternative to glasses, you may want to consider multifocal or monovision contact lenses. And of course, you can also consider laser vision correction such as ZEISS PRESBYOND or monovision, both treatments based on the established LASIK treatment.Ā 

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Managing presbyopia with ZEISS PRESBYOND

ZEISS PRESBYOND is a less invasive4Ā laser vision correction that is used to manage age-related vision changes like presbyopia. While presbyopia is a common problem affecting many people, the solution is tailored to each person individually. It is a customised corneal-based treatment that is designed to manage presbyopia in a safe, fast and precise way.Ā 

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How ZEISS PRESBYOND works

This treatment, utilising a patented algorithm, optimises each eye individually to meet your specific visual requirements. One for near vision and the second eye primarily for distance vision.Ā 

In addition to providing clear vision for both near and distance objects, the brain effectively fuses your vision in the intermediate range. This process facilitates a seamless experience with ONE CLEAR VISION across all distances: near, intermediate and far.Ā 

The result:Ā 
Many patients are already able to read without glasses the same day. Your new eyesight normally stabilises within two to three weeks after the treatment and may continue to improve over the next six months.Ā 

The benefits of ZEISS PRESSBYOND

ZEISS PRESBYOND is designed to bring you closer to your best possible vision.​
  • All distances

    Clear vision at near, intermediate and far distances.

  • Immediate results

    Most patients see clearly without glasses the same day.

  • Comfortable

    Thanks to numbed eyes and short procedure time.

Clinic Finder

Your eye doctor can help you find the best treatment option for your specific eye condition.

Frequently asked questions

  • Presbyopia and hyperopia both result in blurred and unclear near vision. However, presbyopia is a result of the ageing of the lens, whereas hyperopia is a result of an eye that is not perfectly shaped. Depending on the severity of the issue, glasses, contact lenses, or laser eye surgery are some of the options available. You should consult your optician, optometrist, or ophthalmologist to diagnose your condition and discuss the best way to treat it.

  • LASIK does not cause presbyopia. What’s more, LASIK doesn't make presbyopia worse or accelerate its progress. Patients usually notice the condition when they are in their forties. Presbyopia occurs naturally due to aging and can occur regardless of whether you have had laser vision correction earlier in life.

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    Approved and available in selected markets.

  • 2

    Data on file (unpublished). Myopia with optical zone of 6.5 mm.

  • 3

    Data on file (unpublished). The whole procedure including extracting the lenticule lasts about 5 to 10 minutes per eye.

  • 4

    Compared to intraocular methods for correction of presbyopic patients.