PresbyMAX® Warsaw – Life Without Reading Glasses

The procedure is ideal for people from around 40 to 55 years of age, when reading glasses become a necessity – whether over morning coffee with the newspaper, reading messages on a smartphone or working at a computer. What matters is not just your date of birth, but your personal comfort and your desire to become independent of glasses.

No. We use powerful anaesthetic drops, so the procedure itself is painless. You may feel only a light touch or pressure. For a few hours after the procedure there may be slight watering or a gritty feeling in the eyes, which is a normal reaction and passes quickly.

Most of our patients from Warsaw return to their professional duties after just 1-2 days. Working at a screen may initially be somewhat tiring, so we recommend frequent breaks and the use of moisturising drops (artificial tears), which speed up recovery.

Light activities, such as a walk in the Royal Lazienki Park or Nordic walking, are possible after just 3-4 days. Swimming (in a pool or a lake) and contact sports should be postponed for around 2 weeks because of the risk of infection. Skiing (for example a trip to the Tatras or the Alps) is safe after around 3 weeks, remembering to wear goggles with a UV filter.

The laser reshaping of the cornea is permanent. The eye, however, continues to age. If you develop a cataract in a few decades’ time (which is a natural process), it can be operated on without any problem. Previous laser correction is not an obstacle – you simply need to inform the surgeon about it before the cataract removal procedure.

Laser vision correction in Poland is treated as a refractive surgery procedure (often categorised as aesthetic) and is not reimbursed by NFZ (Poland’s national health fund). If you have private health insurance (for example a premium package at an international corporation), check the terms of your policy – some companies offer partial funding or discounts at partner clinics.

Safety is fundamental. Our SCHWIND AMARIS laser is equipped with an eye-tracking system (Eyetracker) operating in 7 dimensions. It registers the position of the eye more than 1,000 times per second. If you blink or move your eye, the laser stops instantly and resumes at the same point only once the eye has returned to the correct position. You cannot “look the wrong way” during the procedure.

Our goal is so-called “social vision” – complete freedom in 95% of everyday situations. More than 90% of our patients give up reading glasses entirely. However, you should realistically expect that for very precise manual work, tiny print or very dim lighting (for example reading a menu by candlelight), occasionally using a weak pair of glasses for support may be more comfortable.

In the first weeks after the procedure, a halo phenomenon (rings around lights) or slight glare when driving at night may occur. This is a natural stage of the brain adapting to the new optical system. In the vast majority of patients these effects fade or become unnoticeable once the healing process is complete.

At SwissLaser we never take risks. If your cornea is too thin, we will honestly advise against laser treatment. In that case we will present you with an alternative: Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) using modern multifocal or EDOF lenses. This solution is just as effective, and it also eliminates the problem of cataract in the future.

We chose the German SCHWIND technology platform because it combines the highest precision with safety (an advanced Eyetracker). It allows us to tailor the treatment – matching the laser profile to the unique parameters of each eye, which is crucial when correcting presbyopia.

It depends on the severity of the problem. During the assessment we examine the quality of your tear film in detail. With mild symptoms, appropriately preparing the eye before the procedure (initial treatment) is often sufficient. If the problem is advanced, lens exchange may be the safer option. We always choose a method that is safe for your comfort.

It may seem so, but this is a long-term investment. Add up how much you will spend over the next 10-15 years on replacing progressive glasses (which often cost several thousand zloty a pair) and on visits to the ophthalmologist. Laser correction is a one-off expense that pays for itself financially and, above all, delivers priceless everyday convenience.

Set aside around 2 hours in total. The time spent in the treatment room itself is a matter of minutes. Important: you must not drive after the procedure! Arrange transport in advance (a taxi or someone close to you). We will give you protective glasses with a UV filter, and you will return home to rest.

Yes. Our goal is your satisfaction. If, after healing, a small residual error remains that bothers you, an enhancement procedure (a so-called touch-up) is possible in most cases. This is a standard procedure in refractive surgery.