Can PRESBYOND affect depth perception?
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It can, because depth perception depends partly on the two eyes working together with similar focus. A planned difference between the eyes changes that input, and some people notice it in sport, driving or reaching for things, particularly at first.
Quick answer
It can, because depth perception depends partly on the two eyes working together with similar focus. A planned difference between the eyes changes that input, and some people notice it in sport, driving or reaching for things, particularly at first.
A general answer about SMILE Pro, not advice about your own eyes. Only an ophthalmologist who has examined you can answer it for your case.
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- PRESBYOND and presbyopia
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- Yes
In more detail
How much it matters is individual and is one of the reasons a contact lens trial, where offered, is useful: it lets you experience a difference between the eyes before anything permanent is done.
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Sources & further reading
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- PresbyLASIK and Laser Blended Vision: a review of the evidence
A narrative review of corneal approaches to presbyopia, including presbyLASIK and laser blended vision, describing the optical principles and summarising selected study outcomes.
Used for How corneal presbyopia treatments differ in principle; Background on why the ablation profile, not only the target refraction, is part of the treatment.
Link checked 21 October 2026
- One-Year Outcomes and Satisfaction Following Non-Linear Aspheric Micro-Monovision LASIK (PRESBYOND) for Myopic and Hyperopic Presbyopia
A retrospective single-centre study of 638 eyes in 319 patients treated at one Polish clinic between 2019 and 2023, with visual acuity at one, three and twelve months and a non-validated satisfaction questionnaire. The authors report no conflicts of interest.
Used for Twelve-month visual acuity outcomes for myopic and hyperopic patients; Patient-reported satisfaction, with the caveat that the questionnaire is not validated; What one year of follow-up can and cannot establish.
Link checked 21 October 2026