I am over 40.  If I have Laser Vision Correction will I need reading glasses?

After the age of 40, we all naturally loose our near vision. This condition is called presbyopia--the natural aging of the lens inside the eye. Laser Vision Correction does not make presbyopia worse, nor will it slow down the process. If you need reading glasses after Laser Vision Correction or if you have never worn glasses until the age of 40, or after and have good distant vision, then there is a procedure that can help you. NearVision CK. Conductive Keratoplasty. Near Vision CK is for people who have good distant vision without glasses or contacts and only need magnifiers or over the counter reading glasses. This procedures does NOT involve lasers, cutting or tissue removal. NearVision CK uses safe radio waves to gently reshape selective corneal tissue. This procedure is done as an outpatient. No shots or IV's involved. Most people return to work the very next day. NearVision CK will be able to give you between 80-90%of your near vision. You should be able to read your newspaper, menus, recipes and the cell phone. NearVision CK is "Blended Vision" not monovision. You can come in for a free personalized no obligation consultation at the Gailey Eye Clinic to find out more.