The increasing demand for Lasik eye surgery

Posted in LASIK Surgery on September 7, 2008

Human eyes act like a camera. They capture any particular image and send it to the brain allowing you to see. Sight plays a crucial role as it is one of the most important sensing organs. An eye problem could cause a hindrance in everyday activities. It is understandable that many individuals want to get rid of glasses or contact lenses.

One of the common eye problems is myopia or short sightedness. The others include hyperopia or long sightedness, Astigmatism and presbyopia, to name a few. While myopia and hyperopia need no introduction, Astigmatism is caused owing to an irregularly shaped cornea or by irregularly shaped lens. In an astigmatic eye, the cornea is shaped differently (not like the regular ball shape). The shape of the cornea does not allow the light to be focused on 2 or more spots on the retina. On the other hand, presbyopia is caused mainly because of aging. This is evident amongst individuals above 40 who wear glasses. This condition tends to worsen with the passage of time.

But all of these eye defects can be effectively treated with Lasik eye surgery. This new form of surgery has helped millions correct their vision. Lasik surgery is recommended by most eye specialists the world over.