Presbyopia Treatment in Wilmington

Presbyopia Treatment in Wilmington

Are you over 40? Struggle to read fine print?

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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 Heller EyeCare, this common vision condition can be effectively managed, so you won’t have to compromise on your quality of life.

normal eye compaed to an ey with presbyopia


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Presbyopia Management in Wilmington

Our optometry practice in Wilmington

Photograph of Suraj S.  Afshar
Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Presbyopia Treatment Options

  • Eyeglasses

    • Prescription reading glasses
    • Bifocals: for distance and near vision correction
    • Progressive multifocals: see objects at a near, intermediate or far distance
  • 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
  • Laser surgery

    Changes the shape of the cornea to correct vision. Some examples include:

    • LASIK
    • LASEK
    • Photorefractive keratectomy
  • 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.

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Patient Reviews
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- Dec. 04, 2023
Great service! Very happy with local businesses that provide quality experience.
- Dec. 02, 2023
Friendly staff excellent Dr’s appointments on time! No excess waiting
- Oct. 12, 2023
The staff are very friendly. Drs. Afshar and Marron-Curdo are both incredibly easy to work with. Hig... hly recommend.
- Sep. 28, 2023
Dr. Afshar is a really good O.D., and he and the staff create a professional and friendly atmosphere... at this practice. Best eye care practice I have been to in over 50 years of wearing glasses and contact lenses.
- Sep. 28, 2023
Great professionals!
- Sep. 13, 2023
I had a good experience with all the staff I met at my recent visit as they were friendly and fully ... answered all questions I had.
- Aug. 11, 2023
Best care around
- Jul. 13, 2023
Very friendly, professional and knowledgeable!
- Jul. 07, 2023
Professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Dr Afshar and staff are an absolute p... leasure!
- Jun. 12, 2023
Very friendly and caring staff. I highly recommend !!
- Jun. 08, 2023
Love Dr Marron-Curdo. Very knowledgeable clinician. Started years ago with her when my young son nee... ded glasses and he was very comfortable with her! Now I go and enjoy a pleasant office experience!
- Feb. 16, 2022
Kind people.
- Jan. 13, 2022
I had an incredible experience with Dr. Afshar, and I am so glad I found this office. I am extremely... nearsighted and have astigmatism, and my previous Optometrist (of about 25 years) has only been able to correct my vision to 20/40 for as long as I can remember, but my vision with contacts was still never crisp or totally clear. He recommended I try to find a doctor who specializes in hard contact lenses, so I decided to get a second opinion. I saw Dr. Afshar today and am so impressed by his knowledge and experience. He is EXTREMELY kind and understanding and so patient when answering questions. I never felt rushed at all. The technology he uses seems to be light-years ahead of what I’m used to, and I actually cried happy tears when he told me I was reading letters from the 20/25 line. I feel as though he genuinely wants to help me achieve the best possible vision, and I haven’t felt that way in a long time. I am so appreciative and so excited to finally be able to see the world around me in better detail. Thank you so much, Dr. Afshar!
- Apr. 08, 2021
I went in for an appointment and it was so smooth! I got my contacts delivered to my door before I e... ven ran out of the sample pairs Dr. Afshar gave me. The optician was also incredibly easy to work with and I was really happy they had almost every eyeglass frame trend for Spring/Summer that I've seen online.
- Sep. 02, 2020
I need an eye exam with a short notice and the secretary at Heller Eyecare manages to provide me a s... lot even though their regular schedule is full. What impresses me even more is the service they provide. The secretary, technician and eye doctor are all fantastic! Great job!
- May. 20, 2020
Dr afshar personal yet professional.. great experience every time I go
- Jan. 13, 2020
The best optometrist we’ve been to! They go out of their way to accommodate and helped find the be... st glasses for my daughter. Her glasses were under warranty when they broke, but we had moved out of state and Heller still made sure we got her new frames and swapped out her lenses and sent them to us! I’m sad to have moved because we were always very pleased with their friendly service and the way they always put their patients first.
- Dec. 31, 2019
This is a wonderful practice. I stumbled upon it while looking for a contact lens exam close to my ... house. Dr. Suraj Afshar is kind, professional, knowledgeable about all things eye, and genuinely wants to help you. I was blown away by this last quality. He truly went above and beyond to find a brand of contacts I was comfortable wearing. When I got home, my husband decided to also make an appointment and he had a very similar experience. Cannot recommend this place enough and so happy we've found a great spot down the street for all of our eye care needs. Look no further!
- Oct. 18, 2019
This morning I had an excellent experience with Dr. Suraj Afshar. He is highly informed and made my ... trip to the doctor as painless as possible! No pressure to buy anything, highly consultative. I'd recommend Heller Eyecare to all of my friends and family in need of primary care.
- Jun. 18, 2019
State of the art care. No drops in the eyes...no driving home with sun glasses and blurry vision. Mo... re than that you get a complete understanding of the "health" of your eyes. Highly recommended.

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Presbyopia Diagnosis Treatment FAQs

What is presbyopia treatment?

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
Can presbyopia be cured?

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.

How do I know if I have presbyopia?

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.

Are bifocals right for me?

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.


men wearing glasses for presbyopia

Is presbyopia impacting your daily life?

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