subject: Procedures For Presbyopia [print this page] Eye is one of the most delicate organs for usEye is one of the most delicate organs for us. However, eye will loose its functionality gradually as we age. This is particularly obvious when we are over forty. When we are over forty, our eye muscles begin to loose their elasticity and its ability of focusing decline. And the result is presbyopia occur. Though presbyopia is a natural process, it has caused a lot of problems to almost all victims of this problem. Of course, people have a lot options in treating it, like wearing reading eyeglasses. But eye wear are inconvenient and ineffective in most cases. For this, some refractive procedures, like lasik and PRK, can help a lot.
Though lasik has a relatively long history, it is mainly used to rectify mono vision errors. But now, it can still be used to correct presbyopia and other similar problems. Usually, lasik can not eliminate presbyopia completely; it can only treat one eye for near vision and another for distant vision.
Of course, we have another option, namely, implant procedure. This is similar to a cataract implanting surgery. A new lens will be inserted in the eye for either near vision or distant vision. However, the effect is not ideal as natural perfect eyes.
And now, some new achievements are also made in the field. CK (conductive keratoplasty), has now attracted a lot of patients. During the whole procedure, radio waves will be used to treat cornea. This procedure works like mono lasik or PRK, but with non guaranteed result.
In addition, Corneal Inlay may also bring some benefits. But this procedure is trials and some time is needed for real and wider employment. It is a relative complex procedure and a flap will also be made, so as to place a special disk. Corneal Inlay can theoretically help sufferers of presbyopia see clearly of objects nearby. However, there are still a lot of uncertainties about it.
