Surgical treatment of presbyopia.
10.5124/jkma.2014.57.6.520
- Author:
Jong Hoon PARK
1
;
Myoung Joon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. joon@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Presbyopia;
Monovision;
Laser in situ keratomileusis;
Multifocal intraocular lens;
Corneal inlay
- MeSH:
Aging;
Contrast Sensitivity;
Corneal Transplantation;
Glare;
Humans;
Inlays;
Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ;
Lenses, Intraocular;
Presbyopia*;
Prevalence
- From:Journal of the Korean Medical Association
2014;57(6):520-524
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Presbyopia is the progressive reduction in the ability to focus on near objects, and as an age-related condition, the prevalence of presbyopia is expected to increase with the aging of society. A number of corneal surgical procedures are available for the treatment of presbyopia, including monovision laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)/laser-assisted subepithelial keratomileusis (LASEK), conductive keratoplasty, presbyopic LASIK, and corneal inlay. Implantation of presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses (IOLs), such as refractive/diffractive IOLs or accommodating IOLs, is also an option. Despite the variety of treatment options available, a perfect solution has yet to be developed and patients may present with visual or optical complications such as halos, glare, or decreased contrast sensitivity. As such, careful selection and customization of treatment is essential, based on patients' individual needs and requirements for vision.
