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Which vision defects can be corrected with laser vision correction?

20-12-2019

Which vision defects can be corrected with laser vision correctionNowadays a vision defect does not necessarily mean having to wear glasses or contact lenses. In most cases a dream of freeing ourselves from corrective lenses can be easily fulfilled. A perfect solution is a laser vision correction procedure – a one-time investment which pays off for the rest of our life!

Laser vision correction is the most effective way of getting rid of vision defects these days. It can be used to correct short-sightedness, far-sightedness and astigmatism, as well as various combinations of these defects.

In far-sightedness, also known as hyperopia, an image is not focused on the retina but behind it, which results in difficulty seeing close-up objects clearly. The reason for this is the fact that in childhood the eye has not fully developed and is too short. Far-sighted people may experience headaches while reading, writing or working on a computer.

Short-sightedness, or myopia, is one of the most common refractive errors. It results from the incorrect focusing of the light rays which come into the eyes. Instead of focusing on the retina, the light focuses in front of it. Therefore, in order to see an image clearly, we need to draw it closer to our eyes. Short-sightedness is caused either by the fact that the eyeball is elongated or the cornea is too convex. Such abnormalities appear in the course of physical development of the body.

In astigmatism the light which reaches the eyes is not refracted equally due to an inappropriate curvature of the cornea or an irregular shape of the lens. This refractive error is frequently accompanied by either short-sightedness or far-sightedness. Astigmatism may lead to eye fatigue, a burning sensation in the eyes or headaches.

A laser vision correction surgery will let us forget about blurry vision, and consequently – about glasses, contact lenses and numerous accompanying ailments as well. What determines the choice of the procedure method is a number of factors, such as: severity of the vision defect, eye structure, thickness and shape of the cornea. On the basis of tests conducted during a preliminary qualifying examination, a doctor individually chooses the most appropriate method for each patient. Our laser vision correction Centre offers the following methods: SBK LASIK, LASEK and TransPRK. Detailed information on the correction methods is available on our website at.

A risk of complications after the procedure is very small. Whether there are any complications or not depends to a large extent on the patients themselves and their compliance to the doctor’s guidelines both prior to the surgery and afterwards. A potential danger arises in situations when the patient ignores contraindications to the procedure, fails to inform the doctor about them, or does not provide sufficient information about their general health condition in the form before the preliminary qualifying examination.

Laser vision correction is a painless, quick and safe procedure, whose results can arouse new passions and life plans in us! For people who have always worn glasses such freedom is almost beyond imagination. That is why you should no longer hesitate to make the decision! Call us or fill in the preliminary qualification form online to find out whether a laser vision correction surgery is suitable for you.

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