{"id":8805,"date":"2020-04-30T14:57:56","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T12:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/blog\/what-is-laser-correction-of-presbyopia\/"},"modified":"2026-10-03T13:23:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T11:23:57","slug":"what-is-laser-correction-of-presbyopia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/blog\/what-is-laser-correction-of-presbyopia\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Laser Presbyopia Correction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you remember that moment? After the age of 40, you suddenly start instinctively <strong>pushing away the restaurant menu<\/strong> to read the ingredients, and the font size in your favorite book seems like a joke. Welcome to the <strong>presbyopia (<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/presbyopia\/\">age-related farsightedness<\/a>)<\/strong> club! What we call presbyopia is not, surprisingly, a defect you acquired! It&#8217;s simply <strong>natural wear and tear<\/strong>, where our wonderful eye lens loses its elasticity and becomes a bit sluggish. It&#8217;s natural, but do we have to accept it? <strong>Absolutely not!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Swisslaser in Warsaw and Krakow, we understand how frustrating this constant struggle for clear vision can be. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve focused on <strong>permanent and modern solutions<\/strong> that will allow you to forget about reading glasses.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What will you learn from this text?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Is it normal that I have to hold my phone further away to see?<\/strong>Absolutely! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/presbyopia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presbyopia<\/a><\/strong> (age-related farsightedness) is a natural, physiological process, not a disease, that affects almost everyone over forty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to effectively get rid of reading glasses?<\/strong>Personalized laser methods such as PresbyMAX, Presbyond, and Supracor, utilizing proven LASIK technology, yield the best results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do laser procedures give me seamless vision at all distances?<\/strong>Yes, modern procedures create special, continuous vision zones, allowing you to enjoy sharpness both up close and far away, without jumps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Who is laser correction for?<\/strong>For individuals over 40 who are struggling with loss of near vision acuity and have a clear natural lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What if my vision doesn&#8217;t accept the effect?<\/strong>Don&#8217;t worry! For example, with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/laser-vision-correction\/presbymax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PresbyMAX<\/a><\/strong> method, laser profiles are reversible, which gives us maximum comfort and safety. <strong>Zero risk!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Presbyopia All About?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ve probably heard of it as <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/presbyopia\/\">age-related farsightedness<\/a><\/strong>. We, doctors, call it <strong>presbyopia<\/strong>. Is it a defect? No! Definitely not. Presbyopia is simply a <strong>set of changes<\/strong> that occur in your eye over time. Compare it to the natural aging of muscles \u2013 the lens becomes less flexible, stiffer.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why does it affect me?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know that this process begins very early? It simply becomes bothersome and noticeable only <strong>after your 40th birthday<\/strong>. That&#8217;s when we say: &#8220;This is presbyopia.&#8221; Why does it happen? Because the <strong>lens loses elasticity<\/strong>, and as a result, its ability to <strong>accommodate<\/strong> (i.e., quickly switch focus from far to near) decreases. You&#8217;re not alone in this \u2013 <strong>nearly 10 million Poles<\/strong> struggle with the same inconvenience!<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Glasses \u2013 Help, but Also a Nuisance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s start with the first step \u2013 <strong>reading glasses<\/strong>. They help, right? But how many times have you had to take them off to look into the distance? How many times have you forgotten them at home? Our patients often opted for <strong>bifocal glasses<\/strong>. However, the sudden, <strong>abrupt transition<\/strong> of focus can be very unnatural and tiring for the eye. <strong>Progressive glasses<\/strong> are better \u2013 the power changes smoothly, but we are still <strong>dependent<\/strong> on lenses and have to be careful how we move our heads. Wouldn&#8217;t it be better to get rid of them once and for all? <strong>Of course it would!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Laser \u2013 Your Chance for New Visual Freedom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s time for a real revolution. Our <strong>refractive surgery<\/strong> offers permanent solutions that will make you forget about the need to search for glasses. All key procedures we use are based on advanced laser technology, most often in the <strong>FemtoLASIK<\/strong> version, which is derived from classic LASIK. How do we do it? It&#8217;s simpler than you think! We achieve correction by:<\/p>\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gently changing the corneal curvature, introducing micro- or minimonovision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating <strong>zones with different optical powers<\/strong> on the eye&#8217;s surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intelligently <strong>increasing the depth of field<\/strong>. <strong>Super cool!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Discover Laser Methods That Will Change Your Life<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Swisslaser, we don&#8217;t use a single, universal solution. We always choose a method perfectly suited to your lifestyle. We rely on technology from global leaders: <strong>Schwind, Zeiss, and Bausch&amp;Lomb<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PresbyMAX \u2013 for Vision Without Compromise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/laser-vision-correction\/presbymax\/\">PresbyMAX (Schwind)<\/a><\/strong> is a technique where we create <strong>multifocal profiles on the cornea<\/strong>. Imagine that each of your eyes now has the ideal ability to see at different distances simultaneously. After a short adaptation period, we achieve <strong>binocular vision at all distances<\/strong>. We want you to see as naturally as a twenty-year-old again.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Leczenie starczowzroczno\u015bci metod\u0105 PRESBYMAX\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6vTPSpfm0z0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<blockquote class=\"nv-cv-m wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Expert statement \u2013 Dr. Victor Derhartunian:<\/strong> &#8220;With <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/laser-vision-correction\/presbymax\/\">PresbyMAX<\/a><\/strong>, we aim to optimize each eye for near and far vision in different zones. This gives us a phenomenal ability to achieve natural and seamless binocular vision. And what&#8217;s most important for patient safety? The <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/laser-vision-correction\/presbymax\/\">PresbyMAX<\/a><\/strong> laser profiles are <strong>reversible<\/strong>. This is our safety buffer. However, we always check if the patient&#8217;s natural lens is <strong>clear<\/strong>. If we detect even the slightest clouding, instead of laser, we advise refractive lens exchange. <strong>Safety is always our top priority<\/strong>.&#8221; <strong>Period!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Presbyond \u2013 A Clever Play on Asymmetry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Presbyond is a clever correction that utilizes what you naturally have in your eyes \u2013 their <strong>slight asymmetry<\/strong>. We correct one eye to see <strong>far away<\/strong> better, and the other <strong>up close<\/strong>, but we don&#8217;t do it &#8220;rigidly&#8221;! We create a <strong>&#8220;blended zone&#8221; (Blur Zone)<\/strong> between them. This seamless zone allows your brain to combine images, and you enjoy sharpness at intermediate distances. This way, we avoid the unpleasant effects of classic monovision.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Supracor \u2013 Comprehensive Sharpness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SUPRACOR is a procedure we love for its <strong>effectiveness and clinical proven reliability<\/strong>. Its goal is simple yet impressive: <strong>to restore your ability to see up close<\/strong>, while simultaneously <strong>maintaining clear distance vision<\/strong>. Supracor treats one or both eyes, providing <strong>good vision at all distances<\/strong> \u2013 near, intermediate, and far. It&#8217;s simply a comprehensive solution. <strong>A pure win-win!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick Questions and Answers \u2013 FAQ<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"nv-cv-m wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Does laser presbyopia correction hurt?<\/strong>No, you absolutely don&#8217;t have to worry about that! The procedure is quick, and we perform it with <strong>topical anesthesia<\/strong>. It&#8217;s truly more comfortable than you think. <strong>Seriously!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When will I return to normal life after the procedure?<\/strong>Full vision stabilization usually takes a few weeks, but most of our patients feel well enough to <strong>return to their daily activities the very next day<\/strong>. Improved near vision is noticeable almost immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What if my vision doesn&#8217;t accept the laser effect?<\/strong>We act with caution! For example, in the case of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/laser-vision-correction\/presbymax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PresbyMAX<\/a><\/strong>, the laser profiles are <strong>reversible<\/strong>. This gives us and you incredible peace of mind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Is everyone suitable for the procedure?<\/strong>The decision rests with the doctor after a very thorough examination. You must have a healthy, <strong>clear lens<\/strong>. If we detect the beginnings of cataracts, we recommend lens exchange instead of laser.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How much does it cost?<\/strong>There is no single universal price. The cost depends on which method (PresbyMAX, Presbyond, Supracor) we choose as the best for you. You will always receive an <strong>individual treatment plan<\/strong> and a detailed cost estimate after the qualification examination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ready to see the world as you once did \u2013 sharply and without glasses?<\/strong>Do you want to find out which of these advanced methods will be ideal for your eyes? We invite you for a qualification examination at Swisslaser. <strong>Don&#8217;t wait!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<script class=\"sl-video-schema\" type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n  {\n   \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n   \"name\": \"Leczenie starczowzroczno\u015bci metod\u0105 PRESBYMAX\",\n   \"description\": \"Co to jest metoda PRESBYMAX? Na czym polega metoda PRESBYMAX i jakie wady mo\u017cna korygowa\u0107 z jej wykorzystaniem? Jakie efekty mo\u017cna osi\u0105gn\u0105\u0107 przy laserowej korekcji wzroku metod\u0105 PRESBYMAX? 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