• ohwhatfollyisman@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    do take the time to read the full article. particularly the section titled “LASIK vs. Reading Glasses”.

    separately, my cohorts and I are in the mid-40s and have undergone LASIK evaluation. the unanimous consensus given each of us is that we will have to undergo the procedure again and again as our eyes age. that we will have to fall back on glasses.

    i speak from personal experience on this topic.

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      2 months ago

      Yes there is people for who it can’t permanently fix their vision, that doesn’t mean it’s not possible for others dude.

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        2 months ago

        Presbyopia is the age-related hardening of the lens and weakening of the muscles used for focusing. The process is progressive and irreversible. Lasik is not a good option for people with presbyopia and any surgeon recommending it is not acting in your best interest as a patient. You should probably seek a second opinion!

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          2 months ago

          The link literally states you can get it later in life

          If you are an older adult considering LASIK, you might choose to have monovision to maintain your ability to see objects close up. With monovision, one eye is corrected for distant vision, and the other eye is corrected for near vision. Not everyone is able to adjust to or tolerate monovision. It’s best to do a trial with contact lenses before having a permanent surgical procedure.

          So the link buddy provided quite literally says your statement is factually incorrect. This is under the section for over 40 and that decease, maybe read the link like buddy said I should lmfao.