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
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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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Each time you laze in the sun without eye protection, you’re putting yourself at risk for a condition referred to as photokeratitis. Commonly known as “sunburned eyes,” photokeratitis causes damage to the clear portion of your eye (cornea) and the clear tissue that covers the white part of your eye and the inside of your
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Some people feel comfortable wearing glasses and contact lenses. Others, however, find them to cause interruptions in their active lifestyles. Fortunately, vision-correction surgery can fix all of that, and laser eye surgery has come a long way in recent years. Let’s talk about the most popular types of eye surgery to correct patients’ vision, and
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We rely on our sense of sight for much of the information we absorb every day as well as for our ability to safely perform our day-to-day activities and to interact with the world around us. Developing a vision problem can result in not only significant quality-of-life issues but also in an increased risk for
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Corrective lenses (eyeglasses or contacts) have been the traditional way to treat refractive errors like farsightedness. However, they are notoriously inconvenient, uncomfortable, and not easy to maintain. They can also be expensive, as you need to change them regularly. If you’ve been living with farsightedness (hyperopia) for a while now and you’re looking for a
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If you’re living with a refractive vision problem (e.g., astigmatism, nearsightedness, or farsightedness), a refractive surgery could be a life-changing solution that can give you the freedom to do many things you previously couldn’t without reliance on corrective lenses. Read on to learn more about refractive surgery: what it is and why it could be
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Myopia, also referred to as nearsightedness, is a common vision problem, which affects roughly 30 percent of the U.S. population. Myopia occurs when either the eyeball axis is too long or the clear front cover of the eye (cornea) is too curved, causing light rays to bend incorrectly. As a result, distant objects appear blurry.
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Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)—a precursor of LASIK eye surgery—is done to treat mild to moderate refractive vision problems: astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. The main difference between the two procedures is that PRK involves removing only the outermost layer of the cornea (epithelium), which will naturally regenerate within several days. If you’re tired of wearing contacts or
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LASIK is refractive eye surgery that helps people who wear corrective glasses and lenses achieve 20/20 vision or better. It first gained FDA approval in 1996. Over the years, LASIK has become more advanced. Today, LASIK uses blade-free devices. It maintains a high satisfaction and low complication rate in patients. LASIK is a leading choice
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