Laser treatment for presbyopia
Discover how laser eye treatments for presbyopia can restore your visual acuity and rejuvenate your vision.
Laser correction for presbyopia – see everything more clearly again!
The desire to have presbyopia treated with a laser often arises in people from the age of 40 – because presbyopia becomes increasingly common from this age.
Over time, the natural lens of the eye loses flexibility, making it harder to focus on nearby objects. The result: near visual acuity declines, and everyday tasks such as reading or working on a computer become increasingly tiring.
Many people turn to reading glasses at this stage, but ophthalmology – specifically refractive surgery – offers a modern alternative: laser treatment for presbyopia.
Specialised laser eye treatment options such as PRESBYOND®, monovision or the refractive lens exchange can effectively correct age-related visual impairment. These methods can alter the eye’s refractive power so it can once again see both near and distant objects sharply.
Thanks to these advanced laser eye procedures, patients can often stop using reading glasses entirely and manage most everyday situations without visual aids. Choosing to have presbyopia treated with laser can therefore not only improve vision quality but also significantly enhance overall quality of life. You can book your non-binding consultation with our ophthalmologists at the laser eye centre in Stuttgart and Karlsruhe.
What is presbyopia?
Presbyopia is a natural age-related change – not a disease but part of the ageing process. The first signs usually appear around the age of 40 and increase with age. These signs mainly include reduced near vision, affecting activities such as reading or working at a PC.
This is partly caused by reduced elasticity of the eye’s lens, so it adapts less well to near vision. In addition, the ciliary muscle can weaken with age; it is also responsible for changing the curvature of the lens. The result is blurred near vision, while distance vision is usually unaffected.
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Start the suitability test
Take our non-binding online suitability test today to find out which laser procedure is right for you.
Preliminary examinations
Visit us in Stuttgart or Karlsruhe for a preliminary examination. Together we’ll find the ideal laser eye treatment for you.
Laser eye surgery
The treatment is carried out by our experienced ophthalmologists at the laser eye centre in Stuttgart or Karlsruhe and usually takes only about 20 minutes, depending on the method. Afterwards, you can enjoy your improved vision.
Follow-up
After a few days, you’ll typically have full visual acuity. Follow-up checks take place 1 day, 1 week, and 3 months after treatment.
How does presbyopia develop?
The cause of presbyopia is the loss of elasticity of the eye’s natural lens. This differs from hyperopia (farsightedness), which often appears at a younger age and is usually caused by an eyeball that is too short.
With presbyopia, the eye’s own lens gradually loses its ability to accommodate. As a result, the affected lens has increasing difficulty shifting focus from near to far. Presbyopia reduces the eye’s refractive power – meaning visual acuity at different distances is no longer as it used to be.
As you age, the ciliary muscle involved in changing the lens curvature is also less able to contract. This visual defect cannot be corrected by special eye-training exercises.
Near vision becomes particularly difficult in low light with presbyopia. You may have trouble focusing on objects or need to hold a book at arm’s length to read it. Distance vision remains unimpaired.
In presbyopia, the so-called near point (the closest distance at which a nearby object can still be seen sharply) shifts progressively farther away.
Towards the end of the day, symptoms of fatigue may appear, and some sufferers report headaches. Many people decide at this point to use reading glasses or to undergo a laser procedure to treat presbyopia.
Laser eye methods for presbyopia
The Bányai Eye Laser Centre offers the following procedures to correct presbyopia: PRESBYOND, monovision and refractive lens exchange – i.e., the natural lens is replaced with an artificial one. Which option is suitable for an individual patient is determined after a comprehensive examination.
SMILE Monovision
- Different methods for best results
- Farsightedness up to +5 dioptres
- Minimal stress on the cornea
Presbyond®
- For presbyopia – suitable from 40 years
- Only 15 minutes per eye
- One of the gentlest treatment methods
Lens replacement with multifocal lenses
- Complete independence from glasses
- Permanent correction and prevention of cataracts
- Quick recovery
Nico Auer from Hitradio antenne 1, Tara from bigFM, Sanijel Jakimovski, model Anahita Rehbein, and many other well-known faces trust our expertise.
At Bányai Neue Augen, prominent personalities also trust our precise and safe laser eye treatments. Nico Auer of Antenna 1, for example, had laser treatment for his nearsightedness with us – you can share in his delight in his experience report.
The combination of state-of-the-art technology and the expertise of the team led by Doctor-medic Bányai makes the laser eye centers a renowned choice in Germany.
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FAQs
What are the symptoms of presbyopia?
As with many conditions, presbyopia has various symptoms. However, some are particularly indicative:
To read comfortably, you need a brighter environment — more light than usual.
Headaches often occur as a result of eye strain.
Tired eyes
If you want to read something sharply, you tend to hold it farther from your body. Focusing at close range is difficult. This applies when reading a book, checking price tags in a supermarket, or composing a text message on a smartphone.
Can you become presbyopic despite laser eye treatment?
Yes — you can develop presbyopia despite having had laser eye treatment. Procedures like LASIK do not prevent presbyopia. For this reason, LASIK is generally not performed for patients around or over 45. If you have further questions, contact us and we will explain everything in detail.
How quickly does presbyopia worsen?
Roughly speaking, presbyopia progresses by about +0.5 to +1.0 dioptres every five years.
When does presbyopia stop?
Presbyopia is typically fully developed by around the age of 65 and usually does not progress further.
How much does it cost to treat presbyopia?
The cost of treating presbyopia starts at 990.00 euros per eye. The exact price will be clarified during a personal consultation as part of a detailed examination.
Does health insurance cover laser treatment for presbyopia?
In most cases, health insurance providers do not cover the costs, since correction of the eyes for presbyopia is generally not considered a medically necessary treatment.
Reviewed by Doctor-medic Liliana-Iulia Bányai
With over 50,000 successful surgical procedures, the experienced team at Bányai Neue Augen specializes in eye surgery. Thanks to ongoing professional development and training, you can be confident you are in exceptionally competent hands.
Doctor-medic Liliana-Iulia Bányai & Dr. med. Daniel Bányai
