Monovision

Monovision eye surgery is an effective way to treat presbyopia (age-related farsightedness). Reading glasses, bifocal glasses and contact lenses are used by many for the temporary treatment of presbyopia. However, there are a number of vision correction procedures that can surgically reduce or eliminate the effects of presbyopia. Some presbyopic patients like monovision, which allows them to see distance clearly with one eye and close-up clearly with the other.

Monovision is a procedure that corrects one eye for distance vision, while correcting the other eye for near vision. Because the dominant eye is treated for distance vision, the brain is easily able to compensate for the two different levels of correction. Monovision can be attained using contact lenses, intraocular lenses, or with LASIK monovision eye surgery.

Monovision LASIK surgery can permanently correct one eye for distance vision and the other for near vision, allowing patients to reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses and contacts.

It is recommended that patients first try monovision with contact lenses to determine whether problems might occur. Though it takes a while to adjust to monovision after surgery, most people are pleased that they no longer have to rely on reading glasses or bifocals.