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[Presbyopia and refractive surgery].

C Albou-Ganem¹

¹Appartenance clinique de la vision, 230, rue du Fg St Honoré, 75008 Paris, France.

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|March 13, 2019

Summary

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Presbyopia, the age-related loss of eye focusing ability, affects 80% of Europeans. Surgical options like corneal reshaping or lens implants can restore clear vision at all distances.

Keywords:

Accommodation Excimer laser Inlays intrastromaux Intrastromal inlays LASIK Multifocal IOLs PresbyLASIK Presbyopia Presbytie Pseudo-accommodation accommodating IOLs implant accommodatif implant multifocal laser excimer

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Gerontology

Background:

Presbyopia is the age-related, progressive loss of the eye's ability to accommodate, or change focus.
This condition results from the natural aging process where the crystalline lens loses elasticity and becomes rigid.
With an 80% prevalence in Europe and an aging population, presbyopia is a significant public health concern.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current understanding of presbyopia.
To outline the various surgical interventions available for presbyopia correction.
To emphasize the importance of patient-specific indications and informed consent.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on presbyopia and its surgical treatments.
Analysis of surgical techniques including corneal refractive surgery and intraocular lens implantation.
Discussion of factors influencing surgical indications, such as patient age and refractive error.

Main Results:

Presbyopia prevalence is high and increasing globally due to population aging.
Surgical interventions offer viable solutions for vision correction in presbyopia patients.
Treatment options include laser corneal reshaping, intrastromal corneal inlays, and multifocal or accommodating intraocular lenses.

Conclusions:

Presbyopia is an inevitable consequence of aging, impacting near vision clarity.
A range of surgical techniques exist to address presbyopia, offering personalized treatment approaches.
Careful patient selection and clear communication are crucial for successful surgical outcomes.