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By the time you reach your mid-40s, you may have worn glasses your entire life—or you might have only recently started needing reading glasses. Fortunately, advanced vision correction options can restore your ability to see clearly at all distances—with less dependence on readers.
... At Sandton Eye Clinic, we offer specialized presbyopia-correcting laser procedures, biocompatible corneal inlays and implantable lenses designed to give you sharp, seamless vision for years to come. Your options include PresbyLASIK, Presbyopic PRK, Allotex Allograft Inlay and Presbyopic Implantable Contact Lenses. The right procedure depends on your eye health, prescription, and lifestyle needs. If you previously had LASIK in your younger years, you may eventually need a PresbyLASIK enhancement or Allotex to maintain your near vision. With modern vision correction, you can enjoy long-term freedom from glasses—until natural aging leads to cataracts, which can be treated later in life.Compare Your Vision Correction Options
Presbylasik
- High patient satisfaction
- Outpatient procedure
- First choice if a suitable candidate
- Safe & proven procedure
Corrects:
- Nearsightedness: up to –9
- Farsightedness: up to +4
- Astigmatism: up to 6
(Exact limits depend on individual factors)
- Surgery Duration: 15 min per eye
- Pain: Mild discomfort
- Recovery Time: Days
- Not suitable for patients with thin corneas
- Suitable for presbyopia
Allotex Allograft inlay
- Natural, biocompatible inlay
- Outpatient procedure
- Reversible option
- Uses human corneal tissue (not synthetic)
Corrects:
Presbyopia only (reading vision).
Does not correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism on its own.
- Surgery Duration: 10–15 min
- Pain: Mild discomfort
- Recovery Time: Days to weeks for full visual stabilisation
- Suitable if you only need reading glasses
- May be combined with LASIK if other refractive errors exist
Presbyopic Implantable Contact Lenses
- High patient satisfaction
- Outpatient procedure
- Alternative if not a LASIK or PRK candidate
- Safe & proven procedure
Corrects:
- Nearsightedness: up to –20
- Farsightedness: up to +10
- Astigmatism: up to 6
(Exact limits depend on individual factors)
- Surgery Duration: 25 min per eye
- Pain: Mild discomfort
- Recovery Time: Days
- Suitable for patients with thin corneas
- Suitable for presbyopia
Choosing the best presbyopia correction procedure doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Your refractive surgeon will assess your eyes and recommend the safest, most effective treatment to keep you seeing clearly for as long as possible.
As you enter this stage of life, regular eye checkups every two years are essential—not only to maintain your vision correction results but also to screen for glaucoma and other age-related eye conditions.
Stay proactive about your vision. Stay confident in your future.