Presbyopia is not a disease, but a natural process. From the age of 40, the eye’s lens loses elasticity. It can no longer flex as easily to focus on near objects (accommodation). The result: letters blur, reading becomes strenuous, and reading glasses become necessary.
Instead of just creating a “reading window,” the PresbyMAX® treatment reshapes your cornea according to a multifocal principle – similar to high-quality varifocal glasses, but invisible on your eye.
Your brain effortlessly combines the visual impressions from both eyes into a single, clear overall image. This process (neuroadaptation) occurs quite naturally within a few weeks.
Safety and clarity are our top priorities. From the initial examination to the aftercare, you’ll know exactly what to expect.
The Costs: A Fair Investment in your Quality of Life
A PresbyMAX® treatment is a one-time investment that pays off over many years.
Comprehensive Eye Analysis (approx. 30 min.)
We’ll discuss your results and answer all your questions.
Painless, outpatient, and takes just approx. 15 minutes for both eyes.
Next-day check-up and a clear recovery plan.
Enjoy significantly improved vision after only a short time.
The best proof of a treatment’s success is the real experiences of our patients. See for yourself what change is possible and why our lead surgeon, Dr. Derhartunian, trusts the precision of PresbyMAX®.
“Constantly searching for my glasses in meetings was humiliating. Now I act confidently again. One of the best decisions of my life.” – Markus T., Management Consultant from Seefeld
“Finally being able to spontaneously read the hiking map on the Uetliberg again without fumbling. That is pure quality of life for me.” – Claudia B., Architect from Wiedikon
🟢 Green Light: You are over 40, healthy, and want to get rid of your reading glasses.
🟡 Yellow Light: For dry eyes or thin corneas, a detailed assessment is necessary.
🔴 Red Light: For advanced cataracts, there are better alternatives such as lens replacement, which we also provide honest advice on.
| Criterion | PresbyMAX® (our choice) | Lens replacement |
| Principle | Laser shapes the cornea | Artificial lens replaces the natural one |
| Ideal for | Age 40-60, without cataracts | Age >55, with cataracts |
| Advantage | Minimally invasive, natural lens remains | Permanent solution, prevents cataracts |
| Safety | Extremely high, proven procedure | Very safe, routine surgery |
You have seen the real stories and understood the facts. If you are ready to start your own success story, we are here for you. The first step is simple, free, and without obligation.
Book your eligibility assessment now at our clinic on Bahnhofstrasse and discover how your life could be without reading glasses.
Make an appointment nowThe treatment is ideal for individuals aged approximately 40 to 45, as soon as reading glasses are regularly needed in everyday life – be it for reading the NZZ, on a smartphone, or when working at a computer. The decisive factor is not age alone, but the personal desire for independence from reading glasses.
No. Thanks to highly effective anesthetic eye drops, the procedure itself is completely painless. You may feel a slight pressure, but no pain. After the treatment, a slight foreign body sensation or tearing of the eyes may occur for a few hours, which is normal and quickly subsides.
Most of our patients from the Zurich economic area can return to their workplace after just 1-2 days. Screen work may still be somewhat strenuous during the first few days. Regular breaks and the use of moisturizing eye drops are very helpful.
Light activities such as hiking on the Uetliberg are often possible after 3-4 days. For swimming (due to infection risk) and intensive sports, you should wait about 2 weeks. Skiing is recommended again after approximately 3 weeks, initially with well-fitting sunglasses or ski goggles for protection against wind and sun.
The reshaping of the cornea performed by the laser is permanent. However, the natural aging of your eye continues to progress. Should you develop a cataract decades later, which is a normal aging process, it can be operated on without problems. The previous laser treatment does not pose an obstacle.
Laser treatment for presbyopia is considered an elective procedure (cosmetic procedure) in Switzerland. Therefore, the costs are generally not covered by mandatory basic insurance. However, some supplementary insurances contribute to the costs. We recommend clarifying this with your insurance in advance; we will gladly provide you with a detailed cost estimate.
Safety is extremely high. Our SCHWIND AMARIS 1050RS laser features an intelligent 7D eye-tracking system. This registers the position of your eye 1050 times per second and compensates for even the slightest involuntary movement in real-time. Should you blink too much or move your head, the laser stops immediately and resumes at the exact same spot as soon as the eye is back in position.
Our goal is complete freedom from glasses for 95% of your everyday situations. Over 90% of our patients no longer need reading glasses in everyday life. However, it is realistic that for very fine work, extremely small print, or in poor lighting conditions (e.g., reading a menu in a dimly lit restaurant), you might optionally find a very weak reading aid comfortable.
In the first weeks and months after the procedure, there may be increased sensitivity to glare or the perception of halos around light sources at night. This is a normal side effect of the healing process, as the brain adapts to the new, multifocal vision. For the vast majority of patients, these effects completely subside.
Safety is our absolute priority. Should your corneal thickness be insufficient for a PresbyMAX® treatment, we will honestly advise against it. In such cases, we will comprehensively advise you on excellent alternatives, such as a refractive lens exchange with a modern multifocal or EDOF lens.
After careful consideration, we chose SCHWIND’s German high-tech platform because, in our opinion, it offers the highest precision, safety (7D eye-tracking), and the best customization options. This allows us to tailor the treatment precisely to the unique parameters of each individual eye to achieve the best possible results.
Dry eyes are an important factor. In our comprehensive preliminary examination, we analyze your tear film very precisely. For a mildly dry eye, treatment can often be performed after appropriate pre-treatment. For a severely pronounced dry eye syndrome, a lens exchange may be the better alternative. We will advise you on this with absolute transparency.
At first glance, it may seem so. However, consider it a long-term investment in your quality of life and freedom. Calculate the costs for high-quality progressive and reading glasses that you would buy over the next 10-15 years. Often, laser treatment is ultimately the more economical and, above all, more comfortable solution.
Please plan for approximately 2 hours at our clinic on the day of treatment. The procedure itself only takes a few minutes. We strongly recommend that you arrange for someone to pick you up or take a taxi after the treatment, as you are not allowed to drive yourself immediately afterwards. You will receive protective sunglasses from us and can then rest comfortably at home.
Yes. Your satisfaction is our priority. In the rare event that a minor residual refractive error remains after complete healing that bothers you, an enhancement is usually possible without problems. This is part of our quality promise to you.
