Are you over 40? Struggle to read fine print?
Presbyopia Treatment in Bellevue
What is Presbyopia?
Presbyopia is an age-related vision condition that causes near objects to appear blurry. It typically starts in a person’s 40’s, when the lens of the eye begins to stiffen and lose flexibility. This makes it difficult to focus on nearby objects.
Presbyopia can significantly impact your quality of life. Regular daily activities like reading books, instruction manuals and food labels, scrolling through your phone, threading a needle and other close-up tasks can become daunting.
The good news is, with the help of Vision Care Crossroads, this common vision condition can be effectively managed, so you won’t have to compromise on your quality of life.
Presbyopia Treatment Options
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Eyeglasses
- Prescription reading glasses
- Bifocals: for distance and near vision correction
- Progressive multifocals: see objects at a near, intermediate or far distance
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Contact lenses
- Bifocal contact lenses: different sections for reading and distance prescriptions
- Monovision contact lenses: distance prescription in one eye and reading prescription in the other eye
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Laser surgery
Changes the shape of the cornea to correct vision. Some examples include:
- LASIK
- LASEK
- Photorefractive keratectomy
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Lens implant
An eye surgeon removes your natural lens and replaces it with an intraocular lens. This new lens is flexible and can restore your ability to focus on near objects.
See better and feel your best with Vision Care Crossroads
Presbyopia Diagnosis Treatment FAQs
Presbyopia treatment corrects age-related farsightedness to enable you to see close-up objects, such as books and electronic screens more clearly. Treatments include:
- Eyeglasses
- Contact lenses
- Laser surgery
- Lens implants
Currently, there is no cure. The good news is that our optometrists can recommend a variety of treatment options to help you see your best, from near to far.
If you’re over 40 and struggle with any of the following, you may have presbyopia.
- Holding a book or a screen at arm’s length to see it more clearly
- Needing larger print or font size to read
- Blurry vision while reading
- Difficulty reading in dim light
- Eye strain and headaches when focusing on near objects
If you have one or more of these signs, schedule an eye exam and ask us about glasses, contact lenses, or other presbyopia treatment options.
If it’s hard for you to read and to see things at a distance, bifocals may be your perfect solution. With bifocals, you can get two prescriptions in one. One corrects farsightedness and the other corrects nearsightedness. We offer several different types of bifocal lenses to suit your personal preference.
Meet our Eye Doctors
Sam Hsu O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
Dr. Sam Hsu grew up in San Francisco, California, and received his bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in physiology from the University of California at Davis. He later attended optometry school at The Ohio…
Minha Lee O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
Dr. Minha Lee grew up in Closter, New Jersey, and received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Villanova University. She received her Doctorate in Optometry at State University of New York College of Optometry where she was a member…
Jessica Liaw O.D., F.A.A.O., F.S.L.S.
Language:
English
Dr. Jessica Liaw grew up in the Seattle area. She earned her B.S. Physiology with Honors from the University of Washington and her Doctorate of Optometry degree from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry. She…
Patient Reviews
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Alex C. - Jul 27, 2026
My wife is a patient of Dr.Jessica Liaw and she liked her very much. The doctor is very detailed and... Show More knowledgeable. The staff is very friendly and they made my wife very good glasses.
John K. - Jul 23, 2026
Very kind and helpful staff. Dr. Minha Lee is the best eye doctor I have ever had.
Presbyopia Diagnosis Treatment in Bellevue
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