Presbyopia is an age-related eye condition, which gradually weakens the eye’s ability to focus at near, making reading and other near-focused tasks difficult. Common treatments for presbyopia include eyeglasses, contact lenses or laser vision corrective surgery.
A newer way to treat presbyopia is with corneal inlays. These tiny plastic devices are implanted in the front of the eye and restore close-up vision by increasing your eye’s depth of focus. There are two types of corneal inlays, but they work a little differently from each other. One is FDA-approved for use in the United States, and the other is currently under review. Corneal inlays are not the right treatment for everyone. Your ophthalmologist can help determine if they are right for you.
If you have any questions about your eyes or your vision, speak with your ophthalmologist. They are committed to protecting your sight.
