Jakarta – Eye health remains one of the most overlooked aspects of longevity, despite its important role in supporting long-term health and quality of life. Many people experience common vision problems, including presbyopia (age-related farsightedness), myopia (nearsightedness), and astigmatism.
To address these conditions, Mayapada Eye Centre (MEC) offers advanced vision correction solutions through SMILE Pro and PRESBYOND.
SMILE Pro is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat myopia and astigmatism in just 8 seconds. Meanwhile, PRESBYOND is an advanced vision correction procedure for presbyopia that takes only 20 seconds.
According to Navin Sonthalia, President Director & CEO of Mayapada Healthcare, this initiative reflects Mayapada Healthcare’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for healthcare services in the era of longevity. Today, people are focusing not only on lifespan but also on healthspan—the ability to stay healthy, active, and productive throughout life.
“Eye health is an essential part of maintaining daily activities and overall quality of life,” said Navin during the Health Talk with Mayapada Eye Centre in Central Jakarta on Saturday (June 20, 2026).
“Through Mayapada Eye Centre, we provide comprehensive and integrated eye care supported by advanced ophthalmic technology, experienced ophthalmologists and subspecialists, and international standards of care. Our goal is to help people preserve their vision and enjoy an optimal quality of life at every stage of life,” he added.
dr. Zoraya Ariefia Feranthy, Sp.M, an ophthalmologist at Mayapada Eye Centre, explained that myopia and astigmatism are becoming increasingly common among people of productive age. This trend is closely linked to the growing use of digital devices from an early age.
She emphasized that these conditions deserve greater attention because clear vision is a fundamental part of maintaining a good quality of life.
“Many people spend most of their day looking at digital screens or reading for extended periods. As a result, the eyes continuously focus on near objects, making them more susceptible to eye strain and refractive errors,” said dr. Zoraya during the same event.
“These conditions often require glasses or contact lenses for clear vision. However, wearing glasses may affect comfort, productivity, and overall quality of life. Therefore, maintaining good eye health has become an essential part of preserving productivity and well-being in the longevity era,” she added.
Meanwhile, presbyopia presents another challenge as people grow older. dr. Ucok P. Pasaribu, Sp.M(K), an ophthalmologist at Mayapada Eye Centre, explained that many people today want to remain active and maintain healthy vision well into older age.
However, the eye’s natural focusing ability gradually declines over time, leading to presbyopia, a condition that typically begins around the age of 40.
“Today, the symptoms are becoming more noticeable due to the extensive use of digital devices in everyday life. One of the latest solutions is PRESBYOND technology, which helps reduce patients’ dependence on glasses for distance, intermediate, and near vision,” said dr. Ucok.
Mayapada Eye Centre continues to provide technology-driven eye care services that support early detection, accurate diagnosis, and integrated treatment. MEC is available at Mayapada Hospital Jakarta Selatan and Mayapada Tower 2 Sudirman, offering a comprehensive range of services, including SMILE Pro, SMILE Pro Hyperopic, LASIK, PRESBYOND, Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL), cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, and retinal care.
To provide a more personalized and coordinated patient experience, every patient is also assisted by a Vision Assistant (VIA) throughout their patient journey. VIA supports patients from registration and examinations to post-procedure follow-up while also providing guidance on preventive eye care.
Source: Averus Kautsar – detikHealth
