Are you over 40? Struggle to read fine print?
Presbyopia Treatment in Omaha
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 Malbar Vision Center - Evans, 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 Malbar Vision Center - Evans
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
Alan Eschmann O.D.
Alan Eschmann, O.D., received his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2007, graduating with honors. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Wisconsin–Parkside in 2002. Before pursuing…
Rachel Shackelford O.D.
Language: English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
Rachel Shackelford, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2023. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with an Emphasis in Health Science from the University of Nebraska -…
Cameron Bargell O.D.
Language: English
Cameron Bargell, O.D., completed his undergraduate degree at Hastings College, earning his bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. He attended Indiana University, earning his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2021. Dr.…
Valerie Leff O.D.
Dr. Valerie Leff completed her undergraduate education at the University of Northern Iowa where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She furthered her education by obtaining a Doctorate of Optometry degree from the University of…
Patient Reviews
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Melissa C.- Sep 24, 2026
Excellent customer service and thorough care with a wide variety of frames. Appointments are easy to... Show More schedule and glasses came faster than expected. I felt valued and the staff took time to make sure they met my vision needs. It is a full-service experience from start to finish. I have found my new eye care provider!
Faraan A.- Sep 23, 2026
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Presbyopia Diagnosis Treatment in Omaha
Hours Show More
- Monday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
- Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Wednesday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
- Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans Show More
- VSP
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Spectera
- Davis Vision
- Superior Vision
- EyeMed
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