Vision problems caused by eye disorder is considered a public health challenge by the World Health Organization. Refractive errors make up a majority of vision problems among all age groups, affecting over 150 million in America alone. People with these disorders are generally treated with the prescription of eyeglasses or contact lenses to see clearly.
Read More5 Things To Consider While Choosing An Eye Surgeon
If you are considering eye surgery, it pays to choose an eye surgeon with the skill and expertise to ensure you achieve the results you are after. There are some things you should keep in mind when looking for an eye surgeon. Having corrective eye surgery can be a positive and life changing experience, however,
Read MoreFacts About PRK Eye Surgery and Lasik
Laser eye surgery is an effective treatment that is used to treat common refractive eye problems, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) are the most widely used laser eye procedures that work by reshaping the cornea at the front part of the eye to correct or improve
Read MoreHow to Treat High Myopia
Myopia is simply the medical term for nearsightedness: when you can see objects that are nearby but are unable to clearly see objects at a distance. Myopia is by far the most common refractive error in the world today. It is expected that half all people alive in 2050 will have some form of the
Read MoreMyopia and Nearsightedness: Are They Different?
Nearsightedness is a common vision condition that negatively affects your ability to see distant objects clearly. The medical term for nearsightedness is in fact myopia. Contrast this with presbyopia, or hyperopia, which is farsightedness – and which many more people have. The best way to remember the distinction is to align the names with being
Read MoreHow Lasik Corrects Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a common eye condition that affects the curvature of the eye, causing blurred vision. It can usually be treated successfully with either corrective lenses or refractive surgery. Lasik eye surgery is an effective type of laser-assisted refractive surgery that can be used to treat astigmatism along with other common vision problems such as
Read MoreHow Successful Is LASIK For Farsightedness?
Farsightedness, also known as hyperopia, affects a person’s ability to see things clearly close up, such as when reading a book or using a computer. If you have a refractive vision problem, such as hyperopia, and are looking to treat the condition without the use of glasses or contact lenses, LASIK eye surgery could be
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