The visual issues that many people develop in later life can be irritating, particularly for people whose self-image is that they do not wear glasses nor need any sort of corrective work done. For these individuals, the entire process is a pain that they do not want in their lives. Monovision is one possible solution for this problem, but it is not for everyone. There are ways to identify if this solution is right for you.
What is Monovision?
Difficulties with seeing up close can happen as one ages, and this is nothing to be upset about. One solution to this problem is to only have Lasik laser eye surgery done to one eye, normalizing its vision and allowing the other eye to remain farsighted. This way, you have less of a procedure done at a lower price and you can see both far away and up close. In this instance, monovision is an intentional and positive thing.
Simply put, monovision is having only one eye’s eyesight altered through Lasik in order to achieve a goal. This goal is to be able to see effectively. However, you want to be certain before you have this done that you can work well with it. Otherwise, you may have an issue with a level of disorientation or simply be irritated that your eyes do not work in the same way as one another.
Selecting Your Dominant Eye
To figure out which eye is dominant, extend your hands in front of your body and place them together, forming a triangle of about half an inch in the middle. Center an object in this triangle, such as a door knob. Then close your left eye. If the object is no longer centered, you are right eye dominant. If the object stays centered, you are left eye dominant. Since your dominant eye is the one that you should have monovision correction done for, this is vital to identify.
Preparing for Monovision
There is an important test you can do prior to having monovision correction done, and this will teach you if you can stand to have the procedure performed. To see for yourself, wear one contact lens that allows you to see far away while the other eye stays uncorrected. Do ordinary activities for a time this way, and see if this becomes bothersome or if you develop a headache. If so, the monovision procedure may not be for you.
Overcoming Monovision’s Potential Problems
Monovision must sometimes be overcome due to its inherent flaws. When your eyes are tuned to seeing different depths, this can lead to issues when you are reading or when you are driving, particularly at night. In any person, your eyes must occasionally be rested to avoid straining them. But when you have a monovision procedure performed, the difficulty can be increased because each eye will be seeing effectively at a different distance from the other. In some cases, you may still need to wear glasses during situations such as driving or reading for extended periods of time.
Sugarland Eye & Laser Center leads in providing premium LASIK technologies to Houston, Sugar Land, and the surrounding region. The center’s award-winning medical director introduced revolutionary technologies such as iLASIK to the region. This technology is used by NASA astronauts, Navy SEALS and Air Force fighter pilots. At Sugar Land Eye & Laser Center, you can now receive the same treatment. For more information, please call (281) 240-0478.
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