What is Presbyopia ?
Presbyopia (Lao Hua) is an age-related condition in which a person is unable to focus on near objects. Presbyopia (Lao Hua) is an inevitable natural aging process of the eye and usually begins at around 40 years old.
This is an interactive illustration demonstrating how a person’s view of the Singapore scenery may be with an increase in the degree of presbyopia. Please use the mouse, click on the blue arrow and slide it to the right.
What causes Presbyopia ?
Presbyopia (Lao Hua) occurs when the natural lens in the eye loses its elasticity and ability to change shape as a person gets older. The loss of elasticity in the lens makes it less able to focus light accurately when looking at near objects.
How do I correct my Presbyopia ?
Presbyopia (Lao Hua) is most easily corrected with special spectacle lenses like progressive lenses or bifocals to help correct the condition and any other existing refractive errors such as myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness) or astigmatism.
However, for patients who do not want to wear glasses, there are several potential surgical options. Patients with cataracts may benefit from cataract surgery with either multifocal/trifocal or extended-depth of focus intraocular lenses. Cataract surgery with post-operation monovision is another option. For younger patients, refractive surgery with post-operation monovision can help reduce the need for spectacles. However, it is best that you consult an experienced refractive surgeon to determine the most appropriate surgical option for you. Not all patients are suitable candidates for surgery.