Like many professionals living and working in London, Asim had always enjoyed excellent distance vision. Driving, watching television and recognising faces across a room were never a problem. However, as he entered his mid-forties, he began noticing something frustrating. Reading messages on his phone, checking emails and reviewing documents at work became increasingly difficult. Menus had to be held further away, and small print often appeared blurred. These are classic signs of presbyopia, the natural age-related loss of focusing ability that affects almost everyone eventually.
Concerned about becoming increasingly dependent on reading glasses, Asim booked a free consultation with refractive surgeon Dr Fadi Kherdaji. During his assessment, advanced diagnostic scans confirmed that while his distance vision remained strong, the natural lens inside his eye was beginning to lose flexibility. The good news was that he was an excellent candidate for PRESBYOND Laser Blended Vision, an advanced laser treatment designed specifically for patients experiencing presbyopia.
Before treatment, Asim discussed his concerns openly with the clinical team. He wanted to continue enjoying an active lifestyle without constantly reaching for glasses, particularly during work, social events and everyday activities. Following a detailed explanation of the procedure, soothing eye drops were applied to ensure comfort throughout the treatment, and the laser procedure itself was completed in just a matter of minutes.
PRESBYOND works differently from traditional laser eye surgery. Rather than simply correcting distance vision, it creates a carefully balanced visual system that allows patients to see clearly across near, intermediate and distance ranges. This makes it particularly attractive for patients like Asim, whose distance vision remains relatively good but who are increasingly struggling with close-up tasks due to presbyopia.
Today, Asim enjoys the freedom of reading his smartphone, working on a computer and carrying out daily activities without constantly searching for a pair of reading glasses. For him, the treatment was about more than eyesight alone. It was about convenience, confidence and maintaining the lifestyle he enjoys. With the help of Dr Fadi Kherdaji and modern PRESBYOND technology, he was able to leave his reading glasses behind and return to seeing the world naturally once again.
