Originally published October 28 2005
Eye doctor shares expertise on the loss of close-up vision
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Dr. Barrie Soloway of the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary fields questions about the value of lasic surgery and provides readers with practical ways to slow down the loss of vision that accompanies the aging process.
Almost everyone older than 45 will develop presbyopia, or the loss of close-up vision.
Some cope by wearing reading glasses or contact lenses, but surgical options are becoming increasingly popular.
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Dr. Soloway: Diabetes in and of itself would not preclude you from having LASIK eye surgery, however, all the other caveats would apply such as the need for the prescription to be stable and the diabetes under control, including any retinal vascular problems.
Dr. Soloway: Most people who want their presbyopia corrected surgically are having it done in addition to getting their distance vision corrected as well.
Some of the methods you might consider if you are found to be appropriate anatomically would be monovision lasik surgery which can be done in the United States as it is fully approved.
I am worried that if I even am a candidate for surgery, presently, how long before I would need another to correct my ever-changing eyes?
Surgery for the distance alone might be OK if that portion of your exam isn't changing.
The prescription has not changed much over the years, except for a little change causing me to wear bi-focals.
Dr. Soloway: The decision to have laser eye surgery when a patient is already using glasses for reading, on top of their contacts, can be a difficult one and each patient reaches their answer differently depending on their own personal desires and needs.
Some patients, when made aware that they will need reading glasses, wonder why anyone would have the surgery.
I have extreme dry eyes and tried plugs in my eyes.
I also have tried contacts, but they make my eyes feel even drier.
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