Ask a Doctor: Is Eye Surgery Right For Me?

ByABC News
October 24, 2005, 11:12 AM

Oct. 25, 2005 — -- Almost everyone older than 45 will develop presbyopia, or the loss of close-up vision. Some cope by wearing reading glasses or contact lenses, but surgical options are becoming increasingly popular.

Are these surgeries safe? What is the recovery like? Who is a good candidate? If you have a question, e-mail us using the form below. Dr. Barrie Soloway of the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary will answer a selection of the questions. The answers will be posted on ABCNEWS.com later in the week.

Thank you!