My near vision seems to be worse after LASIK surgery. Will this improve with time?

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Bradley W. Gustave, MD · Answer

Most commonly, difficulty with near vision is secondary to a phenomenon called presbyopia. As we age, our lens loses the ability to change shape and position in the eye, and as such, small print becomes hard to read. When we have LASIK, this process can sometimes be accelerated, and we have difficulty with presbyopia earlier than we otherwise would. It is also important to understand that this is not a disease, but rather a normal aging process. Often times, this can be addressed with over-the-counter readers.However, I would recommend you visit with your eye doctor to ensure this is indeed presbyopia, and that no other issues are causing your difficulty.

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