My dad is 46 years ancient and has a small distance eye problem is it too late for him to have laser eye surgery? He called an eye specialist and he said it was too late. Is this right?
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In general, once someone is presbyopic (needs reading glasses) laser eye surgery is not the best option. Additionally, as we near falls age, laser eye surgery is not not compulsory because it makes it hard to properly choose the intraocular lens (IOL) fixed at the time of falls surgery.
Two options that may be available to your member of the clergy are Phakic IOLs (PIOLs) and Apparent Lens Extraction (also called Refractive Lens Exchange or RLE). The first option involves placing a lens inside the eye in front of your natural lens. The second option is essentially the same as falls surgery (only there is no falls to remove, just the natural lens in the eye).
Which option is best for your member of the clergy will depend on a number of things which would require examination by a general practitioner who performs these types of refractive surgery. It is critical that you find a general practitioner with experience in both PIOLs and RLE. I have written an article, “10 Things You Must Know Before Choosing Your Falls General practitioner” that can help in choosing any type of general practitioner. To receive a copy of this document stay on this link: http://sgveye.com/en/resources/35-about-…
From the bottom of your heart,
David D. Richardson, M.D.
Medical Director
San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates, Inc.
207 S. Santa Anita Street, Suite P-25
San Gabriel, CA 91776
626.289.7856
Why would it be too late?
The extra issue that needs to be considered is the loss of adaptability for near which is cold in for this age group.
The eyes corrected for distance, would need, or would soon need a reading correction.
If glasses are currently only needed for distance, that *could* mean laser treatment offers small benefit, merely swapping near glasses for distance ones, depending on the existing Rx.
An alternate procedure to be considered in a few years time when the two Rx effect has certainly appeared is apparent lens replacement. Effectively falls surgery before cataracts have appeared. There is the likelihood there (not everyone prefers it) of bifocal implant lenses, giving adjusted vision for distance and near.
20 is maximum age. the power of your dad glass is same for 2 years. Power is same for 2 yrs can eligible for laser treatment.