Lasik Monovision for 15 years, no longer happy. I want to adjust both eyes for Near Distance only. Yes/No?
Hello readers,
49 year old male, had monovision PRK performed at 34. I haven't been satisfied with it for a few years now - monovision works for me. I wear bifocals and cheaters with this prescription:
OD -1.5/-0.5/+1.25OS +.25/-.25/+1.25
When reading without lenses, I often squint my distance eye shut, and miss the clarity of binocular vision that I get with my readers on. When driving at night or watching telly - the distance lenses are on.
I just don't like monovision any more.
My preference is to adjust for the near vision, because that's where I spend my time. Is it a wise choice to adjust *both* eyes for near vision? I'm a cybersecurity professional that lives and works on paper and screens. I figure I'll do lens replacement in the future, but not now.
My clinic finds this an unusual request, stating that almost everyone defaults to distance vision and sticks with readers.
- Who has experience with both eyes adjusted for near distance only? Are you happy?
- What about the longevity of the procedures; will my presbyopia progress as I age?
Posted Apr 10, 2021, 12:55 PM UTC · edited