Pseudophakic Approaches for Addressing Presbyopia

Abstract

Purpose: To understand the nature of presbyopia and the various pseudophakic treatment methods available. Findings: Presbyopia is a normal and unavoidable age-related condition that results in the progressive worsening of the ability to focus clearly on close objects. This loss of accommodation affects near-vision tasks and if untreated can impact quality life. Presbyopia can easily be treated with glasses and contact lenses, but developments in presbyopiacorrecting intraocular lenses for implantation during refractive lens exchange or cataract