Refractive Cases

Dr. Arnaldo Espaillat decided to undergo ZEISS PRESBYOND and shares how his own experience led him to expand his refractive portfolio with this corneal-based approach for patients without cataracts.

Lenticule Extraction for treating patients with hyperopia is now available with SMILE® pro, performed on the VISUMAX® 800 from ZEISS. This additional option provides a valuable corneal-based alternative for younger patients without cataract. In this Case of the Month, you will discover the advantages of this procedure and review the outcomes of a 30-year-old patient who chose to undergo Lenticule Extraction with ZEISS SMILE pro after experiencing discomfort with contact lenses for many years.

Lourens van Zyl wanted to set himself apart in a highly competitive surrounding and saw a potential for practice building by offering solutions for presbyopia in patients without cataract. Within a few years this group became a significant segment of his practice in total share. ZEISS PRESBYOND was the game changer for a business success story.

Commercial airline pilots work mandates the ability to see clearly at multiple distances from near to far under a variety of conditions. This Case of the Month highlights the impact of prespyopia on visual functions for pilots and that ZEISS PRESBYOND can be a great option to consider improving the ability to perform the full range of their occupational vision-related tasks with high patient satisfaction after surgery.