Reduce your reliance on reading glasses with PresbyMAX in Canberra

Discover how this laser vision correction procedure reshapes the cornea to support clear vision at multiple distances, helping reduce your need for reading glasses

Reduce your reliance on reading glasses with PresbyMAX in Canberra

Discover how this laser vision correction procedure reshapes the cornea to support clear vision at multiple distances, helping reduce your need for reading glasses

With PresbyMAX, some people experience greater visual flexibility

Explore how this innovative treatment may help reduce dependence on reading glasses by improving both near and distance vision

PresbyMAX suitability criteria

PresbyMAX may be suitable for individuals aged over 40 who are experiencing presbyopia—a natural, age-related decline in near vision1 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/blended-vision-problems#purpose.

Candidates typically have healthy eyes, a stable vision prescription, and are looking for a way to reduce their need for reading glasses.

Suitability depends on various factors such as corneal thickness, overall eye health, and lifestyle needs.

A comprehensive eye examination is required to determine eligibility. Your ophthalmologist will assess your eyes and provide tailored recommendations, which may include PresbyMAX or alternative treatment options based on what is safest and most appropriate for your vision goals.

PresbyMAX is a type of laser eye treatment designed to correct presbyopia by reshaping the cornea to create a customised depth of focus.

This allows the eye to better handle both near and distance vision, helping reduce dependence on reading glasses.

The procedure is performed with an excimer laser and tailored to each patient’s visual needs.

Unlike traditional monovision treatments, PresbyMAX aims to preserve binocular vision, helping the eyes work together more naturally.

An assessment is required to determine if your eye health, prescription, and visual habits align with the intended outcomes of this advanced laser technique.

PresbyMAX may offer people an opportunity to manage presbyopia by improving near and distance vision without needing to rely entirely on reading glasses.

Some patients may still need glasses for certain tasks, especially in low-light conditions. There may also be a period of adjustment as the brain adapts to the new vision pattern.

A detailed consultation will help you weigh the potential benefits and limitations, ensuring your expectations align with what this treatment can realistically provide.

As with any eye procedure, PresbyMAX carries potential risks. These may include dry eyes, glare, halos at night, or under- or over-correction of vision.

Some patients may need enhancement procedures or find that their visual clarity takes time to stabilise.

While complications are uncommon, it’s important to understand all associated risks before proceeding.

If PresbyMAX is not suitable—or if you’re seeking a more permanent solution—lens replacement surgery may be an alternative.

This procedure involves replacing the eye’s natural lens with a multifocal or extended depth of focus intraocular lens to improve near and distance vision.

While options like reading glasses or monovision laser correction are available, lens replacement offers a long-term approach2https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/1471-2415-10-15.

Your ophthalmologist will explain which treatment best suits your vision goals, eye health, and lifestyle.

The first step is a detailed assessment of your eye health, lifestyle, and prescription.

If PresbyMAX is suitable, your ophthalmologist will create a personalised treatment plan.

On the day of the procedure, numbing drops are used, and the laser reshapes the cornea to enhance near and distance vision.

The treatment typically takes only a few minutes. Afterward, you’ll receive aftercare instructions and attend follow-up appointments to monitor healing.

Most patients resume daily activities within a few days3https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7732614/.

Ongoing evaluations help ensure that your vision continues to improve and that you’re comfortable with your results.

Results vary, but many people notice improved ability to read and see clearly at various distances without constantly reaching for reading glasses4https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7732614/.

Some people may still require glasses for specific tasks, especially in low-light settings. The brain may need time to adjust to the new visual setup, and full visual adaptation can take several weeks.

Follow-up visits allow your eye care team to monitor your progress and provide support. Your ophthalmologist will help you understand what to expect from the procedure and whether it aligns with your visual needs and lifestyle.

Take our 2-minute quiz

Take our 2-minute quiz to see if you could reduce dependence on your reading glasses

Find out if lens replacement surgery could help you see up close again without relying on glasses.

See if you can reclaim clear near vision in these simple steps

If you’re tired of relying on reading glasses, we’ve made the path to treatment simple and stress-free

Step 1: Get in touch

Not sure if you’re suitable? Start with a self test to get a clear answer on whether lens replacement surgery could help.

Step 2: We’ll meet

We’ll examine your eyes and have a detailed chat about your lifestyle and vision goals. You’ll leave with an honest recommendation and a clear understanding of your options.

Step 3: See life close up again

After treatment, many people tell us they’re able to read menus, phones, and dashboards again—without reaching for glasses. Enjoy daily life with less frustration and limitations.

Take our 2-minute quiz

Take our 2-minute quiz to see if you could reduce dependence on your reading glasses

Find out if lens replacement surgery could help you see up close again without relying on glasses.

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Hi, I’m Dr. Richard Barry

I am an ophthalmologist and the principal surgeon at Blink Vision Clinic in Canberra. As a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, I have advanced training in vision correction.

I trained at Sydney Eye Hospital and completed international fellowship training in macula and retina disease. My focus is on providing evidence-based treatments using the latest technology to achieve the best possible outcomes for my patients.

I believe in clear communication and patient education, ensuring you fully understand your options and treatment plan. At Blink Vision Clinic, my goal is to provide a thorough and professional approach to eye care, so you feel confident in your vision correction journey.

Dr. Richard Barry