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Does near sighted improve with age?
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, your eyes have completely developed by the time you are 20, and your nearsightedness will not change much until you are 40. Over time you may spend less by having LASIK than continuing to purchase and maintain corrective lenses.
What age do you need reading glasses?
Typically, most people start needing to use reading glasses at some point to compensate for lost flexibility in and around their eyes. So, when will you need to start using reading glasses? Everyone is different, but most patients get their first pair or readers sometime between the ages of 41-60.
Can I have both distance and near vision after cataract surgery?
It is possible to have both distance and near vision after cataract surgery using a different target focal length for each eye. Most often patients are happier with a distance focal length IOL placed in their dominant eye and a near or intermediate focal length IOL placed in the non-dominant eye. This is termed monovision.
What are the options for cataract surgery?
Cataract Surgery Options for Distance, Intermediate and Near Vision. The natural lens is the main focusing element of the eye. If it is removed without replacing it with another lens, the vision would be very poor. That is why cataract surgery involves both the removal of the cataract and the placement of an intraocular lens (IOL).
Should I wear glasses before my cataract surgery?
You can discuss with your surgeon whether you would rather your distant or near vision to be clear without glasses. With glasses generally both eyes see well at all distances (progressive bifocals). Not to worry. Discuss this with your surgeon WELL before the day before the surgery.
How much myopia do I need to see without glasses?
Good advice Monica. If you husband has his dominant eye set for distance and is happy with his vision without glasses on the second eye (non-dominant) consider a small amount -0.75 to -1.00 of myopia to be able to see computer, TV, even read a little without glasses and the difference well tolerated by most. (my wife chose this option)