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Presbyopia Treatment in Gurugram

Presbyopia is the gradual loss of your eyes' ability to focus on nearby objects, a natural part of aging.

What is Presbyopia?

Presbyopia affects virtually everyone starting around age 40. You may first notice it when you start holding books and menus farther away to read clearly, or need brighter light for close work.

This condition occurs as the eye's lens becomes less flexible with age, making it harder to focus on close objects. While reading glasses are the traditional solution, modern options like multifocal intraocular lenses can provide permanent correction, especially when combined with cataract surgery.

🏙️ Context in Gurugram

Gurugram's 40+ professional population increasingly seeks freedom from reading glasses. The city's advanced eye hospitals offer premium multifocal IOLs like PanOptix and Vivity, often combined with cataract surgery for complete vision correction.

Symptoms & Warning Signs

Common Symptoms

Need to hold reading material farther away

Blurred vision at normal reading distance

Eye strain when doing close work

Headaches after reading or close work

Need for brighter lighting when reading

Difficulty reading small print

When to see a doctor?

  • !Difficulty reading at normal distance
  • !Need to hold things farther to see clearly
  • !Eye strain with close work
  • !Headaches from reading
  • !Already have presbyopia and vision is worsening

Causes

  • Natural aging of the lens
  • Loss of lens flexibility
  • Weakening of ciliary muscles
  • Hardening of lens proteins

Risk Factors

  • Age (affects everyone over 40)
  • Farsightedness (may notice earlier)
  • Certain medications
  • Certain diseases (diabetes, cardiovascular)

Treatment Options

Advanced solutions available in Gurugram for effective management and correction.

Reading Glasses

Simple, affordable solution for near vision. Available over-the-counter or prescription.

Consultation Required

Progressive Lenses

No-line multifocal glasses that correct near, intermediate, and distance vision.

Consultation Required

Multifocal Contact Lenses

Contact lenses with multiple prescriptions for different distances.

Consultation Required

Multifocal/Trifocal IOL

Premium intraocular lenses implanted during cataract surgery that correct presbyopia permanently.

EDOF Lens

Extended Depth of Focus lenses providing continuous range of vision with fewer visual disturbances.

Refractive Lens Exchange

Replacing the natural lens with a multifocal IOL before cataract develops. Like cataract surgery but for vision correction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can presbyopia be cured permanently?
Yes, multifocal or trifocal intraocular lenses can permanently correct presbyopia. These are typically implanted during cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange. Once implanted, you may not need reading glasses again.
At what age does presbyopia start?
Presbyopia typically begins around age 40 and progresses until about age 65. Most people first notice difficulty reading small print or need to hold things farther away to see clearly.
What is the cost of presbyopia correction?
Reading glasses cost ₹500-5,000. Progressive glasses cost ₹5,000-25,000. Multifocal IOLs during cataract surgery cost ₹40,000-1,20,000 per eye depending on lens type (trifocal, EDOF, etc.).
Is LASIK effective for presbyopia?
Standard LASIK doesn't correct presbyopia. Monovision LASIK (one eye for distance, one for near) is an option but has limitations. For comprehensive presbyopia correction, multifocal IOLs are more effective.
Can I avoid reading glasses after cataract surgery?
Yes, by choosing a premium multifocal or trifocal IOL during cataract surgery, you can significantly reduce or eliminate the need to reading glasses. Discuss options like PanOptix or Vivity with your surgeon.
Why does presbyopia happen to everyone?
Presbyopia is caused by the natural aging of the eye's lens, which becomes less flexible over time. This is a universal process - no lifestyle changes can prevent it, though good eye health may slow progression slightly.

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