Monovision is the original eye treatment for presbyopia in refractive surgery. Monovision is a simple strategy that may be the preferred option for people who want good distance vision, and to still enjoy some of their reading activities without glasses or contacts.
Monovision – as the name suggests – involves correcting your dominant eye and non-dominant eye differently. Using iLasik, PRK or Refractive Lensectomy technology, your dominant eye is adjusted for distance vision and your non-dominant eye is adjusted for intermediate vision or near vision.
Mini-monovision is when the non-dominant eye is focused for intermediate tasks (computer viewing). Full monovision is when the non-dominant eye is focused for near reading vision.
Full discussion with your eye surgeon is essential before choosing this option.
What your surgeon will do
Your surgeon will perform refractive lensectomy, iLASIK or PRK and adjust the final focal point of the dominant eye for distance and the non-dominant eye for intermediate or near vision.
Monovision FAQs
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Why opt for Monovision? |
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Monovision correction is a simple eye treatment for presbyopia that produces acceptable outcomes at a very affordable cost. If you don’t like the outcome, we can easily reverse it with simple laser surgery, without additional fees, within the first year of your original procedure. In our experience, only 25% of patients are satisfied long term. |
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How long does it take? |
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Monovision normally takes no more than 20 minutes per eye. |
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Does it hurt? |
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All of the procedures used to give the patient Monovision are usually painless. About 15% of patients who undergo PRK may require anaesthetic eye drops or oral analgesics post-op. |
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How long do I have to stay at VLEC after surgery? |
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Following surgery, you will spend approximately 30 minutes in the recovery area and can go home after your eyes are examined. |
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Do I need to be accompanied? |
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Yes. You need to be accompanied on the day of surgery, and perhaps for some of your post-operative appointments, depending on whether you had PRK, iLASIK or Refractive Lensectomy. We kindly ask that your companion wait for you in the comfortable downstairs reception area. |
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Do I need follow-up exams? |
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Yes. Your post-operative appointments will depend on if you had PRK, iLASIK or Refractive Lensectomy. |
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What is my recovery time? |
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Once you arrive home, you should rest and sleep as much as possible for the first 24 hours. You normally see very well within 24 - 48 hours. (Patients who have undergone PRK will take longer to heal). Most people can return to work within three to four days following surgery. |
