What types of refractive errors can LASIK solve?

Posted in LASIK Surgery on May 17, 2010

Vision related deficiency is unavoidable with increasing age. If you are suffering from any vision problem then it is worth considering whether you would be a suitable candidate for laser eye surgery.

LASIK or laser eye surgery can cure several refractive problems. Some of the common refractive errors that can be cured using LASIK are as follows:

Myopia

Myopia is one of the most common refractive errors. This is usually referred to as shortsightedness by which the individual can only view nearby objects clearly. However, the individual faces difficulty while viewing distant objects. The images often become blurry. Usually, individuals use glasses or contact lenses to treat this problem. Hyperopia

Hyperopia is another refractive problem that affects the vision of the individual. In this refractive error, the individual cannot view nearby objects clearly. However, they can view distant objects without any problem. It is also referred to as farsightedness.

Astigmatism Astigmatism is another problem that affects the vision of the individual. This refractive error is caused due to problems with the shape of the cornea. This problem can be effectively solved by LASIK or laser eye surgery. It is recommended that you consult an expert LASIK surgeon who will be able to help you find a suitable treatment for you.