Are you over 40? Struggle to read fine print?
Presbyopia Treatment in Byron
What is Presbyopia?
Presbyopia is an age-related vision condition that causes near objects to appear blurry. It typically starts in a person’s 40’s, when the lens of the eye begins to stiffen and lose flexibility. This makes it difficult to focus on nearby objects.
Presbyopia can significantly impact your quality of life. Regular daily activities like reading books, instruction manuals and food labels, scrolling through your phone, threading a needle and other close-up tasks can become daunting.
The good news is, with the help of EyeCare Dimensions, this common vision condition can be effectively managed, so you won’t have to compromise on your quality of life.
Presbyopia Treatment Options
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Eyeglasses
- Prescription reading glasses
- Bifocals: for distance and near vision correction
- Progressive multifocals: see objects at a near, intermediate or far distance
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Contact lenses
- Bifocal contact lenses: different sections for reading and distance prescriptions
- Monovision contact lenses: distance prescription in one eye and reading prescription in the other eye
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Laser surgery
Changes the shape of the cornea to correct vision. Some examples include:
- LASIK
- LASEK
- Photorefractive keratectomy
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Lens implant
An eye surgeon removes your natural lens and replaces it with an intraocular lens. This new lens is flexible and can restore your ability to focus on near objects.
See better and feel your best with EyeCare Dimensions
Presbyopia Diagnosis Treatment FAQs
Presbyopia treatment corrects age-related farsightedness to enable you to see close-up objects, such as books and electronic screens more clearly. Treatments include:
- Eyeglasses
- Contact lenses
- Laser surgery
- Lens implants
Currently, there is no cure. The good news is that our optometrists can recommend a variety of treatment options to help you see your best, from near to far.
If you’re over 40 and struggle with any of the following, you may have presbyopia.
- Holding a book or a screen at arm’s length to see it more clearly
- Needing larger print or font size to read
- Blurry vision while reading
- Difficulty reading in dim light
- Eye strain and headaches when focusing on near objects
If you have one or more of these signs, schedule an eye exam and ask us about glasses, contact lenses, or other presbyopia treatment options.
If it’s hard for you to read and to see things at a distance, bifocals may be your perfect solution. With bifocals, you can get two prescriptions in one. One corrects farsightedness and the other corrects nearsightedness. We offer several different types of bifocal lenses to suit your personal preference.
Meet our Eye Doctors
Kush Patel O.D.
Kush Patel, O.D., received his Doctor of Optometry from Midwestern University in 2023. He earned his undergraduate degree from Loyola University in 2018. Dr. Patel’s journey into optometry began during his undergraduate years when he…
Richard Alexander O.D.
Richard Alexander, O.D., earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola University in 1980. He has been practicing optometry since 1984, providing expert care to patients ever since. Inspired by his uncle who was also an…
Patient Reviews
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Kristine J.- Oct 26, 2026
Dr. Patel provided excellent care and knowledge at my appointment. He took the time to answer my que... Show Morestions in detail. Katy took extra time to explain what my insurance would cover. She also adjusted my glasses to fit on the first try! She was knowledgeable and professional and provided exceptional service.
Bonnie D.- Oct 24, 2026
Extremely happy with the care received from Eyecare Dimensions. Katy always knows exactly what is ne... Show Moreeded to fine-tune my eyeglasses when needed. Her years of experience is such a positive reflection in the office. Dr. Patel and the entire staff is wonderful and very attentive to our eyecare needs. Highly recommend this office!
Presbyopia Diagnosis Treatment in Byron
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