Presbyopia surgery & treatment

On the day of treatment

1. A warm welcome

   You will be greeted by your surgeon and surgery team at your Optical Express treatment clinic, who will discuss your treatment plan with you and answer any questions that you might have. The surgery team will use the latest state-of-the-art technology to capture detailed measurements of your eyes, further preparing you for surgery.

2. Optometrist assessment

   Our treatment support optometrist will record your vision with and without spectacles, and perform an assessment of your eye health. Eye drops will be instilled, so that your eye is comfortable during surgery.

3. Anaesthetist

   An anaesthetist will provide you with local anaesthetic to ensure you are comfortable during surgery. They will offer you a light sedation, which will relax you during the procedure.

During the treatment

1. Preparing you for surgery

   Your surgeon will gently create a small opening on the front surface of the eye to allow access to the natural lens.

2. Lens exchange

   The contents of the natural lens bag are carefully removed before the premium synthetic lens is put in place.

After the treatment

1. Following your surgery

   Your surgeon will apply eye drops and instructions on how to use them. They will cover your eye with a bandage, which will keep it clean and protected to assist the healing process.

2. Time to recover

   Be sure to arrange transportation home in advance of your surgery, as you shouldn't drive after the procedure has been completed. You can go home to rest after treatment, returning for your second lens surgery if required.

3. Long term eye health

   During the first 12 months following your surgery, you will attend routine follow up appointments as directed by your optometrist and surgeon. We recommend that you attend annual or bi-annual eye examinations to make sure your eyes remain in perfect health.