LASIK for Hyperopia

Before the advent of LASIK surgery, eyeglasses and contact lenses were the only methods of treatment for hyperopia, the condition that makes it difficult to see close objects. Occurring when the eyeball is too small, hyperopia causes light rays to focus behind the retina instead of directly on it.

The goal of LASIK surgery to treat hyperopia is to make the cornea steeper. Reshaping the cornea in this way allows light rays to focus light properly. During the LASIK procedure, the surgeon will cut a thin, circular flap in the cornea, and then fold the flap out of the way. Using an excimer laser and a cool ultraviolet light, the surgeon will remove tissue from the cornea to reshape it to the proper size and shape.

After LASIK surgery, most cases of hyperopia are corrected. Most patients see 20/20 or better after the procedure. However, some people with severe farsightedness may still need reading glasses to help them see closely, especially those who suffer from presbyopia, an age-related condition that makes close vision difficult.

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