LASIK for Presbyopia

LASIK (Laser-assisted In situ Keratomileusis) with the Excimer Laser, is the most performed presbyopia surgery in the context of refractive surgery in USA. Its popularity comes from its advantages: patients recall no pain sensations and experience vision improvement as soon as a day after. This kind of surgery uses a specific instrument called microkeratome to create a thin circular layer (or flap) on the corneal surface.

The thin layer is flipped and placed on a side. Once the inner cornea portion is exposed, it’s time for the excimer laser ray to remodel it, correcting the refractive flaw. Finally, corneal tissue is replaced with no need of suture since tissues have a great adherence right a minure after this procedure.

This process is used to correct presbyopia, myopia and also hypermetropia.

This eye laser surgery is technically complex, but it by far the most comfortable for patients that want to treat myopia. This laser surgery has higher costs if compared to PRK.


Antonella Scroppo, Catania

Votazione: Eccellente
I underwent Cataract surgery with Multifocal IOL around two months ago. I was hoping to regain the clear vision that I had lost years ago. In addition to cataract I had astigmatism, hypermetropia and presbyopia.

I was... Keep on reading this review welcomed with very warm and professional manners (this is very important considering the little fear everyone has before surgery),  Dr. Badala explained in details what was going to happen during the operation . During surgery, you have to look where the doctor tells and keep still. It is a little effort but it is more than worth it!

After surgery the happiness of seeing everything well, far and near without glasses!

I underwent surgery in my second eye the following day and I recommend  doing so, seeing well with both eyes is excellent !  …and Dr. Badalà is a very professional and human doctor!