LASIK Technology | Monovision LASIK
Incredible breakthroughs have been made in the technology surrounding LASIK procedures. Modern-day research and development have enabled ophthalmologists worldwide to improve the consistency of LASIK surgery results and minimize any risks. Our eye doctors at The Nielsen Eye Center, Dr. Nielsen, and Dr. Moreira, proactively seek this technology to provide their patients with the highest quality of care with outstanding results. This state-of-the-art facility and equipment provide the comfort and quality of care you deserve.
When choosing a surgeon it is important to not only be confident that their skills and experience are the best but that the equipment they use is cutting edge technology. The technologies used at The Nielsen Eye Center are best in class and are the latest technology to ensure that you get the best results possible.
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Monovision
For people over the age of 40 who are considering laser vision correction, Monovision LASIK is another option. After the age of 40, we begin to lose the ability to focus the lens of our eyes, thus resulting in the need for reading glasses. This is not caused by disease or illness – it is just a natural part of the aging process.
When the ability to focus is lost, the eyes cannot adjust or focus images at different distances. This issue is called Presbyopia. Bifocal glasses are usually prescribed to correct this, enabling vision to be acceptable for both distance and near vision. Presbyopia can also be corrected with Monovision LASIK. In this laser procedure, one eye is corrected for distance and one eye for near vision. Typically, the eye that is corrected for distance is the dominant eye.
Are You A Candidate for Monovision?
To determine if monovision LASIK is the right procedure, our doctors will first have a candidate wear a contact lens that corrects for reading vision in one eye and distance vision in the other eye, for a week. If they are comfortable with the adjustment of using one eye for distance and one eye for near vision, then your surgeon, either Dr. Nielsen or Dr. Moreira, will proceed with Monovision LASIK.
To learn more about Monovision LASIK please call our Boston-area practice at 877-373-2020 and ask for a Patient Advocate who will schedule your private consultation.
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