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What's monovision, and why might I want it?
People over the age of forty may need two separate prescriptions
to see clearly, one for the distance and a different one for
reading. The only options for Laser Vision Correction are to either
correct both eyes for good distance vision and wear reading glasses or to elect monovision correction. In monovision correction, your
dominant eye is corrected for distance vision and your non dominant
eye is corrected for reading or intermediate vision. Monovision does
not work for everyone, and it is always best to try it with contact
lenses before doing it surgically. If it does work, it usually
allows that person to function at most times without glasses for
most distances, although some patients will want "night driving"
glasses, "sewing glasses", and many will eventually have to wear
some reading glasses as they continue to age.
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