How is presbyopia treated?
Nov 29, 2021
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cui Xin
Introduction
1. General treatment: Wearing frame-based presbyopic glasses is the simplest, most practical, and safest approach. Among frame glasses, single-focus convex lenses are inexpensive and easy to fit, making them the most widely used type of presbyopic correction currently available.
2. Massage therapy: Use the fingers of both hands to gently massage the eyebrows back and forth approximately 20 times; then use the four fingers of both hands to massage outward from the eyes (toward the temples) approximately 20 times.
As age advances, presbyopia commonly develops in middle-aged and older adults. Although presbyopia does not pose a serious threat to overall health, it can significantly affect daily life. Therefore, timely management is essential once presbyopia occurs. So, how is presbyopia treated? Below is an overview.
How Is Presbyopia Treated?
1. Conventional Treatment
Wearing spectacles with convex lenses is the simplest, most practical, and safest approach. Single-vision convex lenses are inexpensive and easy to fit, making them the most widely used option for presbyopia correction. Alternatively, individuals may opt for bifocal or progressive multifocal lenses based on personal needs. Contact lenses—including soft lenses and rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses—can also improve presbyopic symptoms. However, contact lens fitting is relatively complex, and insertion, removal, and daily maintenance may be cumbersome for middle-aged and older adults. Additionally, costs are higher, and complications such as corneal injury may occasionally occur; thus, contact lenses are not yet widely recommended for presbyopia management.
2. Massage Therapy
Gently massage the eyebrows back and forth using the fingertips of both hands approximately 20 times. Then, use the four fingers of both hands to massage outward from the inner corners of the eyes about 20 times. Additionally, use the middle fingers of both hands to stroke upward along the nasal bridge approximately 20 times. Consistent practice of these techniques over time may help prevent and alleviate presbyopia.
3. Palmar Warmth Therapy (Eye-Warming Technique)
First, rub your palms together vigorously until they feel warm. Then, gently cover both eyes with your warm palms, applying gentle heat. Next, lightly press the eyeballs for a few seconds using your index, middle, and ring fingers. This technique enhances ocular blood circulation and oxygen supply, helping to maintain eye brightness and vitality.
4. Corneal Reshaping Surgery
This includes conductive keratoplasty (CK) and laser thermal keratoplasty (LTK). Both procedures are associated with postoperative refractive regression; however, regression tends to be more pronounced after LTK. Consequently, these surgeries are primarily indicated for low-degree hyperopia correction rather than routine presbyopia management.
The above outlines common approaches to presbyopia treatment. We hope this information is helpful to you.
