{"id":2608,"date":"2026-02-20T17:57:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T17:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/?page_id=2608"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:40:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T11:40:23","slug":"presbyopia-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/en\/presbyopia-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Presbyopia surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"ivo-topbar\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Announcement\">\n  <div class=\"ivo-topbar__inner\">\n    <div class=\"ivo-topbar__text\">\n      We are now seeing patients at our new clinic facilities.\n      <a class=\"ivo-topbar__link\" href=\"\/contactar\/\">Book an appointment \u2192<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <button class=\"ivo-topbar__close\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close announcement\">\u00d7<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script>\n  (function () {\n    var STORAGE_KEY = 'ivo_topbar_closed_v1';\n    var bar = document.querySelector('.ivo-topbar');\n    var btn = 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style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-ast-global-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61ce4a1ef93e3758900060a522aeb3af\" style=\"font-size:60px;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Presbyopia Surgery<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left headerSubtitle has-ast-global-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-081da3ee80ad066c2471a4617da954b1\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Correction with premium intraocular lenses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d1a5df973112b8aea2a7d46c33f50e37\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;font-size:22px\">Reduce dependence on reading glasses and regain comfort at near, intermediate, and distance vision<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center padding-0-on-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mmf4s277-9q4f8c\" class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized has-custom-border\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dr-ivo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dr-ivo.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dr-ivo-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-18646021 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:70px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:70px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6c1444e2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading serif has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">What is presbyopia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Presbyopia (age-related farsightedness) is the progressive loss of the ability to focus up close, typically starting around the age of 40\u201345. It usually manifests as the need to hold text further away, eye fatigue, or increasing dependence on reading glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">There are different surgical strategies to improve vision at various distances. The key is choosing the right option for your eye and your lifestyle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mmbyb7oh-ekycsc\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/presbicia-image-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/presbicia-image-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/presbicia-image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/presbicia-image-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/presbicia-image.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-18646021 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:70px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:70px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center serif has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:28px\">How we determine the best option for you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f2b4f319 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your lifestyle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Reading, screen use, driving, sports, precision work\u2026 your daily routine sets the priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Realistic expectations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">We explain what can be achieved and what trade-offs may exist depending on the strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eye measurements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Assessment of the cornea, lens, visual quality, and ocular surface to make a precise choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personalised plan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The strategy is designed to maximise visual comfort and long-term stability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7d51f01f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:50px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9dfa15ab wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6c1444e2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:44%\">\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mmbypsvj-a0bznc\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-yankrukov-6818310-924x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-yankrukov-6818310-924x1024.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-yankrukov-6818310-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-yankrukov-6818310-768x851.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-yankrukov-6818310-1386x1536.jpg 1386w, https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-yankrukov-6818310-1848x2048.jpg 1848w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:56%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading serif has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">What to expect from the process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.9\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Comprehensive assessment<\/strong> and clear explanation of alternatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Strategy selection<\/strong> based on your visual goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Outpatient procedure<\/strong> (as medically indicated).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Planned follow-up<\/strong> to ensure stability and comfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">When it comes to presbyopia, there is no &#8220;one-size-fits-all&#8221; solution. Success lies in personalisation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b77a9a05 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f7fbfc;padding-top:70px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:70px;padding-left:40px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center serif\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">Request a presbyopia assessment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">If you find it uncomfortable to read or need glasses more and more often, we can evaluate your case and explain which option best fits your visual goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ast-global-color-5-color has-ast-global-color-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drivoferreira.com\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;padding-top:14px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:14px;padding-left:28px\">Book an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e8eea3c5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:70px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:90px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center serif has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:30px\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will I be able to stop wearing glasses completely?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It depends on the strategy and the individual case. During the consultation, we explain realistic goals and possible trade-offs for each option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is presbyopia surgery the same as cataract surgery?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">They are different procedures, although they may share intraocular technology. The indication depends on the condition of the lens and the visual goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long is the recovery?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It varies depending on the technique used and each patient. That is why planned follow-up is an essential part of the process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are now seeing patients at our new clinic facilities. Book an appointment \u2192 \u00d7 Presbyopia Surgery Correction with premium intraocular lenses Reduce dependence on reading glasses and regain comfort at near, intermediate, and distance vision What is presbyopia? 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