Aged 40 to 60...

and frustrated with your glasses?

What to consider when you’re aged between 40 and 60

Special Considerations

After the age of 45 the lens inside the eye becomes less flexible so that you lose the ability to “pull focus” for near objects. This is called presbyopia or “short-arm syndrome” and creates a whole new set of vision problems for people in this age group.

Common problems and solutions

Common eye problems in people aged ~ 40 to 60

Common solutions for people aged ~ 40 to 60

  • Spectacles
  • Monovision contact lenses
  • Reading glasses, bifocals, or varifocals
  • Conventional cataract surgery (NHS)

Bespoke solutions

Bespoke solutions for those between 40 and 60

Since there are a variety of eye surgery solutions to the problem of blurred distance vision (whether it is caused by myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism) it is vital to tailor the solution to the individual patient’s eyes. Whilst laser eye surgery is a great option for many people, some patients with high prescriptions achieve a better quality of vision with lens replacement.

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About our surgeons

Mr James Ball | Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

MA (Cantab) MB BChir FRCOphth CertLRS

I am a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Custom Vision Clinic. My major interest is in refractive surgery and finding the best treatment suitable for each patient.

Mr Jack Gormley | Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

MB ChB (Hons) FRCOphth CertLRS

I am a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Custom Vision Clinic and York Teaching Hospital, where I lead the Corneal and Refractive service. I have completed over 2,000 surgical and laser eye procedures.