What kind of vision problems can be treated with LASIK eye surgery?
Most vision problems like myopia (near-sightedness), hypermetropia (far-sightedness) and astigmatism can be treated with laser eye surgery.
• Myopia
Myopia is most commonly known as short-sightedness. People suffering from myopia can see nearer objects clearly but further away objects appear blurred. In myopia, the eyeball is a little longer than normal and the cornea is angled to reflect the light to a place a little in front of the retina, rather than on the retina itself.
• Hypermetropia
Hypermetropia is the opposite of myopia, and thus commonly called long-sightedness. Hypermetropia occurs when the eyeball is a bit shorter than normal. People suffering from hypermetropia can see far-away objects clearly but near-by object appears blurred.
• Astigmatism
Astigmatism is caused when light does not fall to a specific point on the retina. People suffering from astigmatism are neither able to see close objects clearly nor distant objects.
If you are suffering from any of the problems mentioned above, and currently wear glasses or spectacles, then LASIK eye surgery is an extremely effective solution. LASIK eye surgery can practically eradicate all three of these conditions and leave you with near-perfect eyesight, without the need for contact lenses or glasses.
