Restore clarity at all distances: Say goodbye to age-related farsightedness glasses with the READ LASIK program
Patient's Basic Information (Case Snapshot)
- ■Patient: Ms. Methika
- ■Symptoms / Problem: Age-related farsightedness (Presbyopia), having trouble seeing near objects, needing to constantly put on and take off glasses for over 5 years
- ■Treatment Program: READ Program (LASIK for age-related farsightedness to increase Depth of Focus)
- ■Medical Team / Specialist: Dr. Sasi Yaisawang, Ophthalmologist specializing in Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Eye and LASIK Center, Piyavate Hospital
Quick Outcome Summary
- ✔Symptoms Before Treatment: Unclear near vision, relying on reading glasses at all times when reading medicine labels, looking at mobile phone screens, or shopping, causing hassle and frustration from constantly putting them on and taking them off, leading to frequent damage and loss of glasses
- ✔Treatment Approach: Detailed evaluation of eye structure showed healthy eyes and no cataracts. The doctor designed the treatment using the READ LASIK program to extend the depth of focus, enabling good near vision without affecting distance vision
- ✔Recovery Period: Rapid vision recovery right from the first day after the procedure. The next day, I could clearly read text messages on my mobile phone and small medicine labels with the naked eye.
- ✔Current Results: No longer need to rely on eyeglasses in daily life. It feels like opening up a whole new world—able to live freely, confidently, and conveniently from waking up until going to bed.
"I feel I made the right decision. It feels like I've gained a whole new world. Looking at phone screens or medicine labels is clear with the naked eye. I've now thrown away all the eyeglasses around the house."
— Ms. Methika
Treatment Journey (Patient Journey)
1. Limitations and challenges from age-related farsightedness impacting daily life
Ms. Methika has been dealing with presbyopia for over 3–5 years. Although her distance vision remains clear and normal, near vision poses significant challenges. As a result, she constantly has to put on and take off reading glasses throughout the day, particularly when reading medicine labels, looking at her mobile phone screen, or shopping at the supermarket, which often led to frequent mistakes such as picking up the wrong brand or missing expiration dates.
The inconvenience of repeatedly taking off and putting on glasses often resulted in them breaking or getting lost, requiring multiple new pairs each year. This accumulated hassle led to a sense of frustration in daily life, prompting the search for a more sustainable solution than wearing prescription glasses.
2. Detailed Diagnosis and Targeted Treatment with the READ Program
Upon deciding to seek consultation at the Eye and LASIK Center, Piyavate Hospital, Ms. Methika underwent a detailed evaluation of her eye health and corneal structure. Dr. Sasi Yaisawang patiently and clearly explained every step and benefit of the READ LASIK program. The test results confirmed that Ms. Methika's eyes had a complete, strong structure with no cataracts, making her highly suitable for treatment with this technology.
The team's attentive medical explanations and warm care completely relieved all anxiety about LASIK surgery. In addition, the hospital's facilities and accommodations enabled Ms. Methika, who traveled alone from another province, to undergo the surgery smoothly and with peace of mind.
3. A New Day Without Glasses, with Quality of Life and Bright Vision
Just the day after receiving treatment, the results exceeded expectations. Ms. Methika was able to clearly see her mobile phone screen and small text on medicine labels with her naked eyes, without having to reach for glasses as in the past.
The happiness of clear vision completely transforms lifestyle for the utmost convenience, leaving behind worries about lost or cumbersome glasses. It also provides confidence to those with age-related farsightedness that choosing treatment with modern technology and specialist care can truly grant a new world with a better quality of life.
Watch full interview video
Video link: Click to watch Ms. Mathika's story on YouTube
(An in-depth look at Ms. Mathika's personal experience, along with medical explanations regarding READ LASIK technology by Dr. Sasi Yaisawang)
Expert Medical Perspective — Dr. Sasi Yaisawang, Eye and LASIK Center
"Presbyopia is a very common natural age-related decline in people aged 40 and older, who usually begin to notice that their near vision is no longer clear. In Ms. Methika's case, she already had excellent distance vision and no cataracts, so we chose the READ LASIK program. This program increases the Depth of Focus, allowing her to regain sharp near vision effectively and adapt easily right from the first day after treatment."
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