Are you over 40? Struggle to read fine print?
Presbyopia Treatment in Elgin
What is Presbyopia?
Presbyopia is an age-related vision condition that causes near objects to appear blurry. It typically starts in a person’s 40’s, when the lens of the eye begins to stiffen and lose flexibility. This makes it difficult to focus on nearby objects.
Presbyopia can significantly impact your quality of life. Regular daily activities like reading books, instruction manuals and food labels, scrolling through your phone, threading a needle and other close-up tasks can become daunting.
The good news is, with the help of Elgin Family EyeCare, this common vision condition can be effectively managed, so you won’t have to compromise on your quality of life.
Presbyopia Treatment Options
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Eyeglasses
- Prescription reading glasses
- Bifocals: for distance and near vision correction
- Progressive multifocals: see objects at a near, intermediate or far distance
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Contact lenses
- Bifocal contact lenses: different sections for reading and distance prescriptions
- Monovision contact lenses: distance prescription in one eye and reading prescription in the other eye
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Laser surgery
Changes the shape of the cornea to correct vision. Some examples include:
- LASIK
- LASEK
- Photorefractive keratectomy
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Lens implant
An eye surgeon removes your natural lens and replaces it with an intraocular lens. This new lens is flexible and can restore your ability to focus on near objects.
See better and feel your best with Elgin Family EyeCare
Presbyopia Diagnosis Treatment FAQs
Presbyopia treatment corrects age-related farsightedness to enable you to see close-up objects, such as books and electronic screens more clearly. Treatments include:
- Eyeglasses
- Contact lenses
- Laser surgery
- Lens implants
Currently, there is no cure. The good news is that our optometrists can recommend a variety of treatment options to help you see your best, from near to far.
If you’re over 40 and struggle with any of the following, you may have presbyopia.
- Holding a book or a screen at arm’s length to see it more clearly
- Needing larger print or font size to read
- Blurry vision while reading
- Difficulty reading in dim light
- Eye strain and headaches when focusing on near objects
If you have one or more of these signs, schedule an eye exam and ask us about glasses, contact lenses, or other presbyopia treatment options.
If it’s hard for you to read and to see things at a distance, bifocals may be your perfect solution. With bifocals, you can get two prescriptions in one. One corrects farsightedness and the other corrects nearsightedness. We offer several different types of bifocal lenses to suit your personal preference.
Meet our Eye Doctors
Michael Kennedy O.D.
Language:
English
- Family Friendly
Dr. Michael Kennedy did his undergraduate work at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he received a Bachelor of Sciences in Biology. He then received his Doctor of Optometry degree from The Ohio State University College…
Ellen Petroczky O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- Professional Certification
Ellen Petroczky, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2007, and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Augustana College. Dr. Petroczky grew up in Freeport, Illinois, and after positive…
John O'Neill O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- In Person Appointments
- Family Friendly
John O’Neill, O.D., received his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in May 2008, after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Augustana College in 2003. Dr. O'Neill is particularly passionate about…
Patient Reviews
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483 Reviews
Julianna - Sep 4, 2026
Always a great experience here! All the staff is super friendly. Natalia who works the front desk is... Show More very kind and will make sure everything is taken care of for you. The doctor was friendly, informative and personal. Beth was absolutely amazing and one of the kindest people I’ve very met. She probably spent a good hour helping me find the perfect pair of glasses that was in my price range. After talking with her she knew my style and picked out glasses she thought would suit me best. After we found the perfect pair she even gave me a discount on my glasses. Overall super friendly staff, amazing service and great doctors.
Norm - Aug 19, 2026
I have been visiting Elgin Family Eye Care for many years now and have always had excellent results.... Show More I trust their knowledge of Eye care and I do recommend them to others.
Presbyopia Diagnosis Treatment in Elgin
Hours Show More
- Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Tuesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans Show More
- VSP
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Spectera
- Davis Vision
- MetLife
- Superior Vision
- Envolve Benefits Options
- Blue Cross
- Ambetter
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