Satisfy the Needs of Plano Presbyopes
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The article discusses the preparation of patients for presbyopia and the range of treatment options available. It emphasizes the importance of initiating conversations about presbyopia early, offering various vision correction methods including spectacles, contact lenses, surgical options, and pharmaceutical treatments. This comprehensive approach aims to provide functional vision and improve the quality of life for presbyopic patients. Dr. Earley, a co-owner at Medina Vision Centre, Inc., shares his personal experiences and successful strategies for managing presbyopia.
1. Early conversation about presbyopia is crucial for patient acceptance. 2. Vision correction options include spectacles, contact lenses, surgical procedures, and pharmaceutical treatments. 3. Preferences for contact lenses should consider binocularity at all distances. 4. Intraocular lens (IOL) technologies encompass multifocal, multifocal toric, and light-adjustable lenses. 5. Pilocarpine is used as the active ingredient in presbyopia correcting eyedrops.