Can laser eye surgery replace reading glasses?

Imagine picking up one of your favorite books to settle in for a good read, only to realize that you need your reading glasses, but you don’t know where you placed them. This scenario might be a reality for many people, and if you’re reading this article, chances are you’re one of them.

Millions of people have chosen to have laser eye surgery to replace their reading glasses, and you can join them!

This article will show you how vision correction surgery can relieve your refractive error and bring more convenience into your life.

Are You a Good Candidate for Laser Eye Surgery?

Many people believe that only younger audiences who need to correct their long-distance vision can benefit from laser eye surgery. However, people of all ages can benefit from eye surgery. It can help correct long-sightedness, short-sightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia (a condition commonly called “age-related farsightedness”), making it perfect for addressing your reading needs.

Laser eye surgery can give patients the ability to see further off in their dominant eye while modifying their non-dominant eye for close viewing. Both eyes work together to blend vision from a variety of distances.

Laser eye surgery is over 90% effective in giving patients the type of eyesight they desire.1ARSC Editor. (2021, March 22). What Is the LASIK Success Rate? American Refractive Surgery Council. https://americanrefractivesurgerycouncil.org/laser-eye-surgery-lasik-success-rate/ The majority enjoy significant freedom from reading glasses. After blended vision laser eye surgery, patients may only need readers for very fine print or for reading in low light for long periods. With all this said, it’s clear that eye surgery is a safe and effective way to get the vision you deserve.2Munro, B. (2021, January 14). Is laser eye surgery safe? Vision Eye Institute. https://visioneyeinstitute.com.au/eyematters/laser-eye-surgery-safe/

What About Other Options Like Eye Drops, Contact Lenses, and Refractive Surgery?

Eye drops can help alleviate dry eyes, but they cannot correct your vision. Contact lenses can provide clear vision, but they are not a permanent solution, and some people experience discomfort while wearing them. Refractive surgery, like LASIK eye surgery, is a permanent solution, and it has a very high success rate in improving distance vision. However, it may not be the best option for addressing presbyopia or reading needs.

What Are the Side Effects of Laser Vision Corrective Surgery?

Like any surgery, laser vision corrective surgery has potential risks and side effects. Some people may experience dry eyes, glare, halos, or double vision. However, these side effects are usually mild and temporary, and they typically resolve on their own within a few days or weeks.

Get Laser Eye Surgery to Address Your Need for Reading Glasses Today

Now that you know that laser eye surgery can help to replace reading glasses, you need to find an experienced and trusted eye surgeon to perform the procedure.

At VSON, we are laser vision experts. We offer a range of laser eye surgery procedures, including LASIK, PRK, TransPRK, SMILE, and custom treatment for reading glasses. Are you ready for laser eye surgery to replace your reading glasses? Booking a consultation is the first step to being free of glasses.

Please feel free to have a look around our site to learn more about what we do, or reach out to us to book a free appointment. Let us give you the eyesight you deserve and end your vision problems in no time.

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