I am Above the Age of 40, Will LASIK Make My Reading Vision Worse?

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It is important to note LASIK does NOT usually make reading vision blurry, make presbyopia worse or cause it to happen sooner.

LASIK corrects nearsightedness or myopia so that your distance vision is clearer. You will see far away objects better. Myopia is a vision condition in your eye which causes objects far away to be blurry and up-close clear. (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nearsightedness/symptoms-causes/syc-20375556)

You might notice blurriness for close vision after LASIK if you were taking off your glasses and using your nearsightedness to help you read. During your consultation, we will discuss your vision and show you options for your reading vision if you may experience presbyopia shortly.

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