Technology is now so advanced that most refractive errors can be improved with laser surgery. There are some people, however, who should not consider laser vision correction. People who are very happy with their glasses and/or contacts should not have surgery, simply because they have no need for it. People under 18 years of age, and people whose refractive error is changing should defer surgery until the vision is stable. People who believe that they will be happy only with perfect vision without glasses or contacts should not have surgery. A realistic goal of the laser procedure is to reduce dependence on corrective lenses. While a perfect correction may be possible, it can not be guaranteed. After 45 years of age the eye looses its ability to change focus and allow for both distance and near vision called Presbyopia. Monovision Laser Vision Correction can be an excellent technique to preserve both distance and near vision in patients who would otherwise have to wear bifocal glasses. The procedure is performed in the same way, but one eye is targeted for near vision and one eye for distance vision. For most patients with presbyopia, monovision laser vision correction allows for a fuller range of vision therefore reducing the patient’s dependence on glasses for both reading and distance vision. Dr. Kandavel will perform a complete evaluation to determine if you are a candidate for monovision treatment.