Monovision
Laser Eye Surgery
What is Monovision?
Monovision is a specialised technique for patients aged 45+ with age-related decline in vision (presbyopia) – to reduce or eliminate the need for reading glasses.
Monovision describes the method of correcting one eye for distance vision and one eye for reading so that, when the two eyes work together, clearer vision can be obtained over a range of distances.
Monovision is a solution for presbyopia – the lack of ability of the eye’s lens to change shape to focus on nearby objects or written text. Presbyopia occurs as a natural decline in reading vision, most often experienced by people aged 45 and over.
A large factor in the success of monovision for patients is the ability of the brain to adjust to a new way of seeing objects near and far. The adjustment process may take a few days or weeks, or may not feel right for you at all. Our optometrists can help you trial monovision by fitting you with contact lenses to mimic the results of monovision. By trialling it first, you will see if monovision is right for you.
The monovision technique can be performed with Customised LASIK, PRK or lens-based procedures – we will assess your vision and discuss the option which is best suited to your individual needs at your consultation.
Meet your Surgeon
Dr Rick Wolfe is one of Australia’s most accomplished and experienced Laser Eye Surgery Specialists. He is globally recognised and is regularly invited to present on his surgical expertise and latest innovations at international eye surgery conferences.
Learn more about Monovision
Monovision is typically recommended for patients aged 45 years and over, who are tired of wearing reading glasses.
During the monovision procedure, your eye surgeon adjusts one eye for long-distance vision, and the other eye for close-up focus – depending on your individual needs.
Monovision can be achieved in combination with any of the following eye surgery procedures:
Our optometrists can help you trial monovision by fitting you with contact lenses to mimic the results of monovision. By trialling it first, you will see if monovision is right for you.
The risks are rare and often only minor if they occur. Laser eye surgery is a very safe procedure, but like all surgical or medical procedures there is always a risk of complication. All known complications will be discussed at your consultation.
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