[Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic] Does LASIK/LASEK Surgery Cause Presbyopia to Develop Earlier?

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With the start of vacation, many people are inquiring about LASIK and LASEK surgeries for vision correction.

Since these surgeries involve reshaping the cornea, some worry if presbyopia might develop earlier after the procedure.

Smile Eye Clinic is here to address your concerns!

Presbyopia is a physiological phenomenon that occurs as the elasticity (accommodative power) of the lens decreases.

Receiving LASIK or LASEK surgery, which corrects vision by reshaping the cornea with a laser, does not cause presbyopia to develop earlier.

Typically, the lens ages and its elasticity (accommodative power) declines from the mid-40s, but factors such as atopy, UV radiation, trauma, and medication can also cause presbyopia to occur at a younger age.

Furthermore, with the increased use of smartphones, the age at which presbyopia symptoms begin is gradually getting younger.

Individuals who have previously undergone LASIK or LASEK surgery can also undergo presbyopia correction surgery.

However, the surgical method may vary depending on the eye's condition (previous surgery type, current prescription, degree of presbyopia, presence of cataracts).

1. Correlation between LASIK/LASEK and Presbyopia

Vision correction surgeries like LASIK and LASEK are not the cause of presbyopia.

Presbyopia is a natural and physiological phenomenon that occurs as part of the eye's aging process.

2. Age of Presbyopia Onset

Presbyopia typically begins in the mid-40s.

However, due to various causes and increased smartphone use, ‘early-onset presbyopia’ is on the rise.

3. Presbyopia Correction after LASIK/LASEK Surgery

Presbyopia surgery is possible even after LASIK or LASEK surgery.

The surgical method may vary depending on the type of previous surgery, current prescription, degree of presbyopia, and presence of cataracts.

We hope this has resolved your questions about LASIK, LASEK, and presbyopia with Smile Eye Clinic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does presbyopia develop earlier after LASIK or LASEK surgery?

No, receiving LASIK or LASEK surgery does not cause presbyopia to develop earlier. Presbyopia is a physiological phenomenon that occurs as the elasticity of the lens decreases, and it is not directly related to laser vision correction surgery that reshapes the cornea.

When does presbyopia usually begin?

Presbyopia typically begins in the mid-40s as the lens ages. However, due to factors such as atopy, UV radiation, trauma, medication, and increased smartphone use, it can also occur at a younger age.

Is presbyopia correction possible after LASIK or LASEK surgery?

Yes, individuals who have previously undergone LASIK or LASEK surgery can also undergo presbyopia correction surgery. However, the surgical method may vary depending on the eye's condition, including the type of previous surgery, current prescription, degree of presbyopia, and presence of cataracts.

Can presbyopia occur at a young age?

Yes, presbyopia can occur at a young age. With increased smartphone use, along with factors like atopy, UV radiation, trauma, and medication, the age at which presbyopia symptoms begin is gradually getting younger.

Why does presbyopia occur, and is it related to vision correction surgery?

Presbyopia is a natural physiological phenomenon that occurs as the elasticity (accommodative power) of the lens decreases. Vision correction surgeries like LASIK and LASEK, which reshape the cornea with a laser, are not the direct cause of presbyopia.