PresbyMAX® Warsaw – Life Without Reading Glasses

The procedure is ideal for individuals aged approximately 40 to 55, when reading glasses become a necessity – whether for morning coffee with a newspaper, reading messages on a smartphone, or working at a computer. The decisive factor is not just your “age,” but your personal comfort and desire to be independent of glasses.

No. We use potent anesthetic drops, making the procedure itself painless. You may only feel a slight touch or pressure. For a few hours after the procedure, you might experience mild tearing or a “gritty” sensation, which is a normal reaction and quickly subsides.

Most of our patients from Warsaw return to professional duties within 1-2 days. Computer work may initially be somewhat tiring, so we recommend frequent breaks and using lubricating eye drops (“artificial tears”) to accelerate regeneration.

Light activities, such as a walk in Łazienki Królewskie or Nordic walking, are possible after 3-4 days. Swimming (e.g., in a pool or lake) and contact sports should be avoided for about 2 weeks due to the risk of infection. Skiing (e.g., a trip to the Tatras or Alps) is safe after approximately 3 weeks, remembering to wear UV-filtered goggles.

Laser reshaping of the cornea is permanent. However, the eye continues to age. If you develop cataracts decades later (which is a natural process), they can be operated on without any problem. Previous laser correction is not an obstacle – simply inform your surgeon about it before the cataract removal procedure.

Laser vision correction in Poland is treated as a refractive surgery procedure (often categorized as aesthetic) and is not reimbursed by the National Health Fund (NFZ). If you have private health insurance (e.g., a premium package in international corporations), check your policy terms – some companies offer partial subsidies or discounts at partner clinics.

Safety is paramount. Our SCHWIND AMARIS laser is equipped with a 7-dimensional eye-tracking system. It registers the eye’s position over 1000 times per second. If you blink or move your eye, the laser immediately pauses operation and resumes at the exact same point only when the eye returns to the correct position. You cannot “look incorrectly” during the procedure.

Our goal is “social vision” – complete freedom in 95% of life situations. Over 90% of our patients completely stop using reading glasses. However, it is realistic to assume that for very precise manual tasks, microscopic print, or in very dim lighting (e.g., reading a menu by candlelight), occasional use of weak “helper” glasses may be more comfortable.

In the first few weeks after the procedure, you may experience a “halo” phenomenon (halos around lights) or slight glare when driving at night. This is a natural stage of the brain adapting to the new optical system. For the vast majority of patients, these effects disappear or become unnoticeable after 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 such a case, we will present you with the alternative of Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) using modern multifocal or EDOF lenses. This solution is equally effective and, incidentally, eliminates the problem of cataracts in the future.

We chose the German SCHWIND technology platform because it combines the highest precision with safety (advanced Eyetracker). This allows us to offer “tailor-made” solutions – adapting the laser profile to the unique parameters of each eye, which is crucial for presbyopia correction.

It depends on the severity of the problem. During qualification, we thoroughly examine the quality of your tear film. For mild symptoms, appropriate eye preparation before the procedure (initial treatment) is often sufficient. If the problem is advanced, lens replacement may be a safer option. We always select a method that is safe for your comfort.

It may seem so, but it’s a long-term investment. Calculate how much you would spend over the next 10-15 years on replacing progressive glasses (which often cost several thousand zlotys per pair) and ophthalmologist visits. Laser correction is a one-time expense that pays off financially and, most importantly, provides invaluable daily convenience.

Allow approximately 2 hours in total. The actual time in the operating room is a matter of minutes. Important: you cannot drive after the procedure! Arrange for transportation (taxi, a close person). You will receive protective UV-filtered glasses from us and return home to rest.

Yes. Our goal is your satisfaction. If a small residual refractive error remains after healing and bothers you, a corrective procedure (a “touch-up”) is usually possible. This is a standard procedure in refractive surgery.