Some patients come to Carter Eye Center expecting vision correction which with results that will last the rest of their lives. For many patients there is a good chance of this happening, but most patients' eyes do not become static after LASIK surgery.
As you age, so do your eyes, and if you do not care for your eyes, you may help accelerate the progression of presbyopia or the aging of the eyes. Presbyopia generally sets in around the ages of 40 to 45 and may become more noticeable over time. The symptoms include becoming more far-sighted or middle-sighted, where you must hold smaller print at arm’s length to be able to read it.
LASIK neither prevents nor accelerates presbyopia, and there is no known cause for the condition other than normal aging. Although there is no specific cause for presbyopia, some activities may encourage its onset, and others can help slow the progression and protect your eyesight.
To help prevent the degeneration of your eyesight as much as possible, you should:
- Avoid using computers for prolonged periods of time without a break
- Use correct ergonomic positioning of your monitor while on the computer
- Avoid watching TV at close range
- Be sure to read in bright, well-lit areas rather than dim areas
- Have regular eye exams to promote early diagnosis and treatment of eye ailments
To learn more about how your eyes age and change after LASIK, please contact Dr. Harvey Carter at Carter Eye Center, serving Dallas, Texas, and the surrounding communities.
