Presbyopia Treatment in Tucson

Presbyopia Treatment in Tucson

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 Alvernon Optical - Tanque Verde, this common vision condition can be effectively managed, so you won’t have to compromise on your quality of life.

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Presbyopia Management in Tucson

Our optometry practice in Tucson

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Davis Vision
  • Avesis
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife

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.

See better and feel your best with Alvernon Optical - Tanque Verde

Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 13, 2023
Great doctor and friendly staff. Great prices even without insurance.
- Nov. 12, 2023
This review is long overdue, but I must praise Nadia and Myranda for their excellent, above and beyo... nd, assistance in finding me affordable and gorgeous glasses. Amazing service! Highly, highly recommend! Thanks ladies!
- Oct. 28, 2023
For starters, the store was very clean and well organized. I don’t know if I can point out just o... ne employee to give credit to because everyone was so helpful and took the time to explain my lenses to me and help me pick out the best pair for my job (I work in Construction). I will, definitely be coming back for all my future needs. Highly recommend!!!
- Sep. 14, 2023
Always accommodating.
- May. 31, 2023
Dr. Peterson is amazing. She goes above and beyond to explain your vision and any issues she sees. I... have tried 3 places in town, this by far and above is the best on the Eastside! Best customer service and easy to schedule!
- May. 29, 2023
Alvernon Optical goes above and beyond for their customers! Staff are super helpful and actually car... e!
- Apr. 20, 2023
Friendly staff, promptly fixed an issue with my glasses.
- Mar. 27, 2023
Always helpful, plenty of styles to choose from
- Mar. 24, 2023
Got glasses that make me see better, that's what I went there for.
- Mar. 16, 2023
Alvernon Optical on Tanque Verde has friendly and knowledgeable staff and doctor.
- Jan. 22, 2023
Friendliness and knowledge of staff. Large amounts of frames to pick from.
- Nov. 15, 2022
Friendly staff, great customer experience, and high quality products!!! Service with a smile! Highly... recommend
- Sep. 19, 2022
Very good experience, all staff are polite, cheerful and engaging. The doctor performed all tests ne... eded to complete my eye exam and recommendations for reading glasses. I was given help and assistance choosing my frame and lens. All together a good experience
- Sep. 13, 2022
Great happy people thank you Great doctor and staff
- Aug. 08, 2022
I CAN SEE! 🥸 And the folks at Alvernon Optical are to thanks! I went in nervous hoping that it wo... uldn't be too overwhelming and they all made the entire process super relaxed and easy. I got my specs in less than a week and they feel and look great. From start to finish, it was a 10 out of 10!
- Aug. 04, 2022
Great, helpful and friendly staff. Their Optometrist is top-notch.
- Aug. 04, 2022
Normally getting new glasses is an awkward and difficult process as my prescription is fairly advanc... ed. Nadia took the time to get me the lenses that fit my needs and had such patience and skill adjusting the frames. She even caught a minor flaw and had it taken care of. Her attitude is fantastic. I will definitely be coming back for my next pair. Thank you, Nadia!
- Jun. 30, 2022
Could not have been more helpful.
- Jun. 18, 2022
Dr. Peterson was absolutely fantastic--professional, patient and personable--and answered all my que... stions. I'd highly recommend her!!! Alexis did my intake and retinal imaging and was very good.
- Jun. 07, 2022
I have been coming to this location for years, and the staff is excellent! I always leave satisfied.... I have worn glasses my whole life, and wanted to try contacts for the first time. I was very nervous going into my appointment but with the compassion and patience of the staff I was able to get through my exam and put it my order for contacts. 10/10 recommended this location for stress free eye appointments. Prices are very reasonable.

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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?

Want to see clearly and enjoy a higher quality of life?

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