Near and Far Vision

If you're in your 20s, 30s, or early 40s with strong nearsightedness - and you've been told LASIK isn't right for your eyes - ICL may be exactly what you've been looking for.

ICL, or Implantable Collamer Lens, is a same-day outpatient procedure designed for patients with higher prescriptions or thinner corneas who want clear vision without glasses or contacts. Here's what the procedure actually looks like:

- About 15–20 minutes per eye
- You're awake but your eye is numbed - you won't feel the procedure
- No part of the eye is cut away or reshaped
- Your natural lens stays exactly where it is
- You go home the same day
- Most patients notice clearer vision within days

A small, soft lens is gently placed inside the eye - think of it as a permanent contact lens that lives inside the eye rather than on the surface of it. Because nothing is removed or permanently altered, the procedure can also be reversed if needed.

Find out if you're a candidate with a complimentary evaluation.
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Reading glasses in every room of the house. Squinting at the menu. Taking your glasses off to read your phone.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone - and it's not something you just have to accept.

Refractive Lens Exchange, or RLE, replaces the eye's natural lens with a permanent advanced lens that can reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses. It's commonly recommended for adults over 45 experiencing presbyopia - the age-related near vision changes that make reading increasingly difficult.

Lens selection is highly personalized, based on your eyes, your prescription, and how you use your vision every day.

If you've been managing with reading glasses long enough, it may be time to find out if there's a better option. Schedule a complimentary evaluation at Near & Far Vision to get started.

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A few things eye surgeons actually want you to know about protecting your vision:

UV exposure is one of the leading contributors to cataract development - and most people underestimate it. Wearing quality sunglasses outdoors isn't vanity, it's maintenance.

Screen time doesn't cause permanent damage, but it does cause real strain. Looking away regularly and keeping screens at a comfortable distance helps more than most people realize.

The biggest mistake people make is waiting too long to get evaluated. Vision changes gradually, which makes it easy to adapt without noticing how much has shifted. By the time most patients come in, they wish they'd come in sooner.

If your vision has been changing and you're not sure what's behind it, Near & Far Vision offers complimentary evaluations for adults exploring their options.

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Most people considering cataract surgery have more questions than answers. Here are five things that are worth understanding before you decide anything:

1. There are different lens options - and the choice matters. Not all artificial lenses are the same. Premium lenses can restore vision at multiple distances; basic lenses typically correct for one focal point.

2. The procedure itself is quick. Most patients are in and out the same day. The recovery period is where patience comes in.

3. Vision improvement can start within days. It continues to sharpen as the eye heals over the following weeks.

4. You'll have time with your surgeon - not just a technician. At Near & Far Vision, every consultation is one-on-one with Dr. Tian. You get real answers before anything is decided.

5. You are the priority until you are happy with your results. That's not a slogan - it's the standard Near & Far Vision holds itself to for every patient.

Knowing what to expect makes all the difference. Start with a complimentary evaluation at Near & Far Vision.

At Near & Far Vision, patients are seen by appointment only - and they never sit in a waiting room.

That might sound like a small thing. But it reflects something bigger about how this practice operates. Your time is respected. Your care is personalized. And the experience is built around you, not a crowded schedule.

Near & Far Vision is also 100% physician owned and operated - meaning every decision about your care is made by the surgeon treating you, not an administrator.
If you've put off exploring your vision options because the process felt overwhelming, this is a different kind of experience.

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Had cataract surgery before but still not seeing the way you hoped?

That's more common than most people realize - and there may be something that can be done about it.

A lens upgrade procedure replaces the artificial lens that was implanted during your original surgery with a newer, more advanced one. It can help with things like glare and halos around lights, difficulty reading, trouble seeing at distance, or vision that never quite felt right after the first procedure.

At Near & Far Vision, Dr. Tian looks at each situation individually. Not everyone is a candidate, but for those who are, it can make a real difference.

A complimentary evaluation is the place to start.
nearandfar.vision/contact | (425) 900-2414

Not everyone who wants clearer vision is a LASIK candidate.

If you've been told your prescription is too high, your corneas are too thin, or LASIK simply isn't right for your eyes - ICL may be worth exploring.

ICL, or Implantable Collamer Lens, works differently than LASIK. Instead of reshaping the cornea, a soft, biocompatible lens is placed inside the eye to correct vision. Your natural lens stays intact.

A few things that set it apart:
✔ Designed for moderate to severe nearsightedness
✔ No corneal tissue removed
✔ Reversible procedure
✔ Typically a strong fit for patients ages 21–45

Near & Far Vision is 100% physician owned and operated, and offers complimentary evaluations to help determine whether ICL is the right fit for your eyes and your goals.

nearandfar.vision/contact | (425) 900-2414