A question that we did not even ask 20 years ago, as glasses were the only option and something that everyone will have to wear from a certain age. Contact lenses have since arrived but are only suitable for 3% of presbyopia cases. The present day surgical techniques:
Laser correction by « lasik » from 40 years old
Intraocular lens implants from 55 years old
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Sophie, a fashion conscious mother likes to dress like her daughters in leggings and boots, she claims that « her glasses give her away »
« Earrings and nights out wearing low cut trendy tops don’t go well with glasses » says Florence
« On my son’s wedding day I wore glasses with a hat which made me look like the Queen of England » declares Catherine
Christian, who plays lots of sport at the weekend, is annoyed: « Jogging, cycling, tennis, swimming….glasses are just irritating »