It happens after the magical age of 40; you begin to notice that presbyopia, or the inability to see clearly up close affects your ability to read. Usually, the choice is glasses and bifocals, or reading glasses. However, for those not wanting to wear bifocals or glasses, there is an exclusive procedure called PermaClear that was developed by Dr. Avery D. Alexander.

For individuals over 40 who are considering refractive surgery to decrease dependence on glasses with bifocals or trifocals, or contact lenses, lens replacement is an exciting option.

In essence, this procedure entails removing the natural lens of the eye and replacing it with a lens implant - essentially the same as a cataract operation with lens implant, however, in this case, the procedure is completed prior to cataract development, and it is done with a multi-focal lens that allows you to see near, far and in-between without glasses or contacts. It also eliminates the potential for cataracts to develop later in life.

Lens replacement is more invasive than LASIK or other laser-based procedures - however the results have been excellent. Lens replacement also avoids treatment of the cornea, instead changing the refractive power of the eye in a potentially more natural position (i.e., natural lens of the eye) and avoids any significant risk of reduction of contrast acuity.

Yet, there are potential risks which are shared during your free consultation to learn about PermaClear. The procedure, however, may be an excellent alternative for those already wearing bifocals or for those who do not qualify for other refractive procedures.

The use of the multi-focal lens allows focusing at both near and far, allowing most patients to read small size print and drive a car without glasses, following implantation of the lens in both eyes. Most AEI patients implanted with the multifocal lens in both eyes reported that they never wore glasses post-operatively.

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