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Yes, we offer surgery for presbypia. There are two options: 1. Monovision - have one eye for near-vision, and the other eye for distant-vision. However, some people may suffer from headaches and not tolerate this (we can trial monovision with glasses beforehand). 2. Have the center of your visual field for near-vision, and the periphery for distant-vision. This will also required some adjusting to. It is important to understand that presbyopia is a progressive condition and you will only have optimal vision for a couple of years before the prebyopia progresses and you may require glasses again. As with surgery for myopia, we will take you through a series of eye examinations before determining whether surgery is approriate for you.

Generally, it is fine to have surgery if you suffer from allergic conjunctivitis. However, if it is severe, we suggest treating the allergy first and getting it under control before having surgery, as the increased inflammation may exacerbate the post-operative discomfort.

Myodesopsias is caused by deposits in the eye's vitreous humour. Refractive eye surgery is done on the cornea and will not alter the symptoms of eye floaters. We will need to do a full examination and assess its severity and impact on your visual quality, before determining whether surgery is suitable for you.

Smart TransPRK is a surface procedure, ablating the outermost layers of the cornea, causing the least amount of damage to the nerves, compared to other refractive procedures. This means it has the lowest risk of dry eye disease after the surgery. However, if you already suffer from dry eyes, you will need a full assessment before the doctor can determine whether the procedure is right for you.

Smart TransPRK is an enhanced version of the traditional PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) procedure. It has 4 main benefits: 1. Retains the most residual corneal thickness compared to other refractive procedures. This means you have a more stable cornea, with less risk of keratoconus etc. 2. No flap. This is very important as a corneal flap is associated with many serious complications, all of which are completely avoided with Smart TransPRK. 3. No touch. Only a speculum is used to hold your eye lids open during the procedure, no other instruments touch your eyes. 4. Single step. The Amaris 1050RS can complete the procedure in a single step, significantly reducing the procedure time, leading to better visual outcomes and patient experience. The concern most people have regarding this surgery is the post-operative discomfort experienced as the epitheium grows back over a couple of days. Traditional PRK was a very painful procedure but the advancement in technology has made this procedure much more tolerable.