If you are in your mid 40s and are wearing reading glasses prior to LASIK surgery, then yes, you will still have to wear reading glasses after the procedure. Anyone under the age of 40, who has LASIK, will still need reading glasses in the future when they reach their early to mid 40s. If you are around the age of 50 and would like to reduce your dependence on reading glasses, there may be other options, like premium IOLs available to you.