Near, distance and binocular vision The series that Prof. Reinstein reported included 136 myopes (median age, 49 years), 111 hyperopes (median age, 56 years) and 119 emmetropes (median age, 54 years).

These IOLs are called single-focus IOLs and allow an eye to see either far away or close-up but not both. Now, intraocular lenses, called multifocal IOLs, are available. These lenses provide ...

Presbyopia surgery. Laser surgery for presbyopia involves correcting one eye for distance vision and the other eye for near vision. Three options include: L aser-assisted in situ keratomileusis ...

Over time, the eyes can adjust and work together to improve both near and distance vision. Advantages Monofocal lenses to correct distance vision are the most popular IOL option.

Bifocal contact lenses allow a person to see clearly both at a distance and up close by correcting near, intermediate, and distance vision. Anyone interested in trying bifocal contact lenses can ...

Those with distance visual impairment jumped to 19.5% and near visual impairment to 21.5%. Scientists found a correlation between failing eyesight and dementia. Getty Images/iStockphoto ...

The near pupillary distance measures the distance from the center of your pupils when you focus your eyes on something close by, like when you’re reading. It’s usually about 3 to 4 millimeters ...

These IOLs are called single-focus IOLs and allow an eye to see either far away or close-up but not both. Advanced intraocular lenses, called multifocal IOLs, provide correction for both near and ...