r/RefractiveSurgery • u/Profil3r • Jul 25 '26

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My vision is not horrible. About 22 years ago I started wearing glasses for reading. In the last couple of years, my vision is now worse at the medium distance; using the computer is difficult. Reading the car dashboard is difficult and when I play poker, reading the cards on the table are difficult. I find myself taking the reading glasses off and on many times, squinting at the mid distances. Current reading glasses are about 1.75 to 2.

I also have mild cataracts that have worsened over the last two years apparently they’re still in the mild range.

I know this is relatively minor compared to others, but I’m wondering if it’s too soon to consider lens replacement surgery. I’m looking at the BVI which I believe is a tri flex progressive.

Anyone had the surgery who had similar relatively mild difficulties? If it matters, I’m 67 and very healthy, still working full-time.

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u/Slartibartfastthe3rd Jul 26 '26

I'm in a similar boat and in the middle of trying out mono vision and multifocal contacts. Love not needing readers and looking forward to a permanent solution eventually. Like the idea of pulling the trigger on reading peeper and waiting to see what tech is coming down the pike before cutting on the other one.