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The variety of eye surgeries and strategies used to achieve clear vision grows continually as a result of ongoing research and development.

Author: Sara Goldstein

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One strategy used to treat presbyopia is called monovision LASIK, a technique where your non-dominant eye is corrected so that you can read clearly with that eye, leaving your dominant eye with the ability to see distances clearly, both without needing corrective lenses.

How Does Monovision LASIK Compare to Other Monovision Techniques

CK. Initially, monovision was accomplished using radio waves in a procedure called conductive keratoplasty (CK). Radio waves were used to shrink the collagen around the periphery of the cornea, increasing its dome shape, which in turn increased the near vision reading power of that eye. CK gradually reverses itself returning the cornea to its original shape.

Contact lenses can achieve temporary monovision by simply wearing a contact lens with a power prescribed for reading in one eye. The other eye is either left alone if distance vision is good, or can be prescribed a distance vision corrected contact lens.

RLE. Monovision can be produced through a refractive lens exchange (RLE) as is done for cataracts. This involves replacing the natural crystalline lens with an artificial near-vision lens in one eye. If needed, a distance vision lens replaces the other natural lens. RLE is permanent because the natural lens is destroyed and removed.

P-IOLs. Phakic intraocular lens (P-IOL) implants could also be used to accomplish monovision. P-IOLs can be implanted either in front of or behind the iris. P-IOL implants are reversible because they can be removed, returning the eyes to their original state.

LASIK involves sculpting the non-dominant eye’s cornea to achieve near vision that is effective for reading and close detail work. LASIK is permanent because corneal tissue is destroyed in order to achieve near vision.

What if I Am Unhappy With Monovision LASIK?

Monovision performed with LASIK will produce the same vision as when done by any other method, so the only difference will be recovering from LASIK surgery vs. other surgeries.

The wisdom of the eye surgeons foresaw the potential for some people to have trouble adjusting to monovision. To prevent this from happening, you will wear contact lenses or glasses that simulate monovision for several weeks, giving you plenty of time to adapt to this way of using your eyes. If you cannot adapt, your eye surgeon will help you find another solution.

Who is the Best Qualified to Perform Monovision LASIK?

Eye surgeons (ophthalmologists) who specialize in laser refractive surgery are the best qualified to perform monovision LASIK.

Be sure to research your eye surgeon candidates thoroughly before making your choice. Experienced surgeons have a very low incidence of complications, so you can increase your chances of excellent outcomes by doing your homework.

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To learn more about monovision LASIK in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and Pleasanton, California, please visit the website of experienced LASIK eye surgeon Dr. Gary Kawesch at the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley.

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