Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – Indonesia’s increasing life expectancy, as reported by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) in 2024, has raised awareness about the importance of maintaining long-term health, including eye health, which is often overlooked.
As the trend toward longevity continues, maintaining healthy vision has become increasingly important for supporting productivity, independence, and everyday activities well into older age.
However, awareness of eye health remains relatively low, even though vision problems are becoming more common due to both the natural aging process and changes in lifestyle.
Today’s eye health challenges range from presbyopia (age-related farsightedness), which occurs naturally with aging, to the growing prevalence of myopia (nearsightedness) and astigmatism caused by prolonged use of digital devices.
To address these challenges, Mayapada Eye Centre (MEC) provides comprehensive education on modern vision correction solutions through fast and precise procedures. These include SMILE Pro for myopia and astigmatism, which takes only 8 seconds, and PRESBYOND for presbyopia, which can be completed in approximately 20 seconds.
These solutions represent a long-term investment in eye health, helping people maintain clear vision and remain active throughout the longevity era.
The educational session was delivered during the Exclusive Sharing Session and Media Gathering, titled “Longevity Era: Investing in Vision for a Better Quality of Life,” held at The Orient Hotel Jakarta.
According to Navin Sonthalia, President Director & CEO of Mayapada Healthcare, this proactive initiative reflects Mayapada Healthcare’s commitment to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of people living in the longevity era.
“Today, people are focusing not only on lifespan but also on healthspan—the ability to stay healthy, active, and productive throughout life. In this context, eye health is an essential aspect of supporting everyday activities,” said Navin in a statement published on Monday (June 22).
Through Mayapada Eye Centre, Navin explained, Mayapada Healthcare provides comprehensive and integrated eye care services 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 the best possible quality of life at every stage of life,” he added.
Meanwhile, dr. Zoraya Ariefia Feranthy, Sp.M, an ophthalmologist at Mayapada Eye Centre, highlighted the increasing number of myopia and astigmatism cases among people of productive age, largely driven by extensive digital device use from an early age.
According to her, spending long hours using digital devices or reading causes the eyes to focus continuously at close distances. As a result, the eyes become more susceptible to fatigue and refractive errors.
These conditions often lead people to rely on glasses or contact lenses to achieve clear vision.
“However, glasses can sometimes affect comfort, productivity, and overall quality of life. Therefore, maintaining good eye health is an essential part of preserving productivity and well-being in the longevity era,” she explained.
As a solution, Mayapada Eye Centre offers SMILE Pro, which uses the latest femtosecond laser technology and is supported by the Oculign System to improve procedural accuracy and stability.
The procedure is minimally invasive, requires only a short treatment time, and effectively helps patients reduce their dependence on glasses or contact lenses, including those with hyperopia (farsightedness).
Physician and health educator dr. Gia Pratama also shared his experience after undergoing the SMILE Pro procedure.
“As a physician with a busy and dynamic daily schedule, comfortable vision has a significant impact on my productivity. After undergoing SMILE Pro, many daily activities have become more practical because I no longer depend on glasses. For me, it is about seeing more clearly, working more comfortably, and enjoying a better quality of life,” he said.
In addition to refractive errors among people of productive age, another common eye health challenge is presbyopia. Age-related changes in vision continue to affect many individuals as they grow older.
dr. Ucok P. Pasaribu, Sp.M(K), Consultant Ophthalmologist at Mayapada Eye Centre, explained that many people in the longevity era want to remain active well into old age.
However, the eye’s natural focusing ability gradually declines over time, leading to presbyopia, a condition that makes it increasingly difficult to see nearby objects. Presbyopia typically begins around the age of 40 and has become more noticeable due to the extensive use of digital devices in everyday life.
“One of the latest solutions is PRESBYOND technology, which helps patients reduce their dependence on glasses for distance, intermediate, and near vision,” he said.
Mayapada Eye Centre continues to provide technology-based eye care services that support early detection, accurate diagnosis, and integrated treatment as part of a long-term investment in eye health.
MEC is available at Mayapada Hospital Jakarta Selatan and Mayapada Tower 2 Sudirman, offering comprehensive services including SMILE Pro, SMILE Pro Hyperopic, LASIK, PRESBYOND, Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL), cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, and retinal care.
To deliver a more personalized and coordinated patient experience, every patient is also assisted by a Vision Assistant (VIA) throughout every stage of the patient journey—from registration and examinations to post-procedure follow-up and preventive eye care guidance.
Sumber: Mayapada Hospital | CNN Indonesia
