Are you over 40? Struggle to read fine print?
Presbyopia Treatment in White Bear Lake
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 AEG Vision, 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 AEG Vision
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
Brian Grudem O.D.
Language:
English
- Family Friendly
- Professional Certification
Dr. Grudem Established Birch Lake Eye Clinic in 1979. Dr. Grudem received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin and his Doctorate of Optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove,…
Kevin Lucas O.D.
Language:
English
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Dr. Kevin Lucas received his Doctor of Optometry from Nova Southeastern University in 1998. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and Chemistry from Mankato State University. Dr. Lucas has been in practice since 1998 and…
Deanna Lundell O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Dr. Lundell is the newest member of our team and specializes in pediatrics, amblyopia, and myopia control. Originally from northeastern Wisconsin, she moved to Duluth to obtain her undergraduate degree with honors from The College of St.…
Franklin Alexander O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
Franklin Alexander, O.D., received his Doctor of Optometry from Midwestern University Chicago College of Optometry. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from North Dakota State University in 2020. Dr. Alexander’s passion…
Brad Schwantke O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Dr. Brad Schwantke received his Doctor of Optometry from Pacific University in 2011. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from St. John’s University. Dr. Schwantke, specializing in pediatric eyecare, has been practicing…
Patient Reviews
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Tim R. - Jun 22, 2026
Dr. Lucas is excellent.
beth m. - Jun 2, 2026
Very happy to have found this great eye clinic in White Bear Lake! I had a visit with Dr Kevin Luca... Show Mores who was fabulous! He was so nice, thorough, and explained everything fully. The staff was friendly and consistent in making sure you had what you needed.
Presbyopia Diagnosis Treatment in White Bear Lake
Hours Show More
- Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
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- VSP
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Spectera
- EyeMed
- Davis Vision
- Superior Vision
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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