PRESBYOND®

No. Age and the need for reading glasses are not enough on their own to qualify. The doctor must assess factors such as corneal thickness and shape, the stability of the visual defect, tear film quality, eye dominance, and the condition of the lens, retina and optic nerve. Eye conditions and general health also matter, as does how well the patient is likely to tolerate the difference between the two eyes. If PRESBYOND® is not the best solution, the doctor may suggest a different vision correction method.

No. PRESBYOND® does not stop the natural ageing process of the eye. The procedure corrects the way the cornea focuses light, but it does not reverse the biological changes taking place in the eye's lens with age. This means some patients' visual needs may continue to change in the years that follow. That's why it's important to discuss with your doctor before the procedure not just the immediate result, but also how the method fits into further changes in vision after the ages of 40 and 50.

Yes. A period of adaptation is required after the procedure. The eyes and the brain learn to work together in the new arrangement: one eye focuses more on distant objects, whilst the other focuses on closer distances. For some patients, this adaptation happens quickly; for others, visual comfort improves gradually over the following weeks or months. Clinics describing Laser Blended Vision point out that getting used to the „blended vision” effect may take longer than the basic healing process following LASIK surgery itself. During this time, patients may experience fluctuations in visual acuity, increased eye strain when working at close range, or a difference in how the image is perceived between the two eyes.

PRESBYOND® is based on FemtoLASIK technology. The laser reshapes the cornea according to an individual correction plan. The difference is that with PRESBYOND®, each eye has a slightly different task. One eye mainly supports distance vision, while the other helps with near and intermediate vision. Both eyes continue to work together, and the brain learns to use the image in a new way. This approach is called Laser Blended Vision. Put simply, it's about creating a smoother range of vision, rather than setting both eyes to a single distance. This is a genuinely binocular approach to treating presbyopia, different from classic monovision.

No. Presbyond is designed to support vision at several distances: close up, intermediate and far away. This is important because people over the age of 40 rarely need good vision just for reading. Throughout the day, they look at their mobile phones, computers, documents, the faces of people they’re talking to, the road whilst driving, and objects in the distance. Presbyond is designed to help the eyes adapt better to these everyday changes in distance.

The aim of PRESBYOND® is to reduce dependence on glasses for reading, phone use, computer work and everyday close-up tasks. However, this does not mean glasses will disappear from every patient's life entirely. In some situations — such as very fine print, poor lighting, long periods of reading, or significant eye fatigue — additional glasses may still be helpful. During the assessment, your doctor evaluates your visual needs and discusses the realistic outcome you can expect in your case.

The aim of PRESBYOND® is not to sacrifice distance vision for the sake of reading. The method is planned to maintain the best possible visual comfort at various distances. However, it's worth remembering that any presbyopia correction involves a degree of compromise. The doctor needs to assess how important distance vision, computer work, reading, driving and after-dark activities are to you. Based on this, they select the correction plan. That's why qualification for PRESBYOND® should include not just eye examinations, but also a conversation about your lifestyle

You must not drive on the day of the procedure. You may only resume driving once your doctor has confirmed that your vision is sufficiently good and safe. When driving after dark, factors such as pupil size, night vision quality, the presence of halos, glare around lights and individual adaptation to the new way of seeing are all important. Impaired night vision, glare or halos are described as possible symptoms following Laser Blended Vision procedures; therefore, for people who drive frequently at night, this issue must be discussed in particular during the assessment.

The procedure is carried out under continuous anaesthesia, so it should not be painful. The patient may feel a touch, slight pressure or brief discomfort, similar to that experienced with FemtoLASIK. After the procedure, you may experience a burning sensation, watery eyes, a feeling of grit under the eyelids, sensitivity to light or temporary blurred vision. These are common symptoms following laser vision correction. The doctor will explain how to use the eye drops and when to contact the clinic if the symptoms are unusual or severe.

FemtoLASIK is most commonly used to correct short-sightedness, long-sightedness or astigmatism — in other words, to improve mainly distance vision. PRESBYOND® is based on FemtoLASIK technology, but is planned for people with presbyopia. This means the correction takes into account not only distance vision, but also near and intermediate vision, for example when using a computer. You could say that PRESBYOND® is a laser method for patients over 40 whose problem is no longer just a visual defect, but also the natural loss of sharp near vision.