Scleral expansion surgery for presbyopia

1 Guidance

1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of scleral expansion surgery for presbyopia is very limited. There is no evidence of efficacy in the majority of patients. There are also concerns about the potential risks of the procedure.

1.2 It is recommended that this procedure should not be used. The Institute's information for the public complements this guidance in explaining the concerns about the procedure.