Wow, a chance to get rid of my reading glasses...off again, on again, off again, on again...
When it was time to be free from glasses, I knew it. Needing them, finding them, losing them, was so frustrating, that I put a pair of readers in every room. Not cheap, but saved some time. Then I finally did some research into whether I could get rid of reading glasses altogether. Here's what I found.
In our 40s and 50s, we begin to experience the naturally frustrating effects of blurry near vision and turn to readers for help. This near vision loss is called presbyopia. With time, the eyes natural lens becomes too stiff to focus up close. As a result, words and other nearby objects are blurry. Presbyopia eventually happens to everyone.
Patients who experience great distance vision but still struggle with their reading glasses for up close tasks, may now qualify for KAMRA™ Near Vision Inlay.
KAMRA eliminates the need for reading glasses in people 45 - 60 years old, and who have good distance vision, but problems with their reading vision. KAMRA is designed to improve near and intermediate vision, and reduce or eliminate the need for reading glasses.
From start to finish, the KAMRA procedure will typically take less than 20 minutes. Numbing drops are used to ensure you are comfortable throughout the procedure. You may feel slight pressure while the doctor uses a laser to create a small opening in the first few layers of your eye, known as the cornea. However, it only lasts a few seconds. The inlay is then placed within the opening. Once the numbing drops wear off, your eyes may feel irritated or scratchy and you may also experience excessive tearing or light sensitivity. This is normal and the doctor will provide medications to help you manage these symptoms.
You will not be able to drive home following the procedure so make arrangements beforehand for a ride. You should not drive until the Dr. tells you it's okay.
Finally! Free from my readers.
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