• May 6, 2024

Do you have vision problems and do not like to wear glasses? An alternative to improve vision and correct problems such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism or presbyopia, is refractive surgery.

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology , this surgical procedure is performed to adjust the focus ability of the eye, by modifying and redesigning the curvature of the cornea.

This modification in the cornea can be done through the placement of a lens inside the eye (very similar to contact lenses), which are recommended for people with high levels of myopia.

However, one of the most commonly used procedures is laser surgery called Lasik (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), which is quick and safe, because the procedure is performed in less than an hour and the patient can return home that same day.

It also provides greater comfort and safety for you, since it will avoid the use of contact lenses or frame or reduce the graduation of these.

Are you a candidate for refractive surgery or corrective eye surgery?

People who are excellent candidates for this type of corrective surgery are those who want to reduce the dependence on glasses or contact lenses, do not suffer from any eye disease or have a correctable refractive error.

For its part, the portal All About Vision He explains that before submitting to refractive surgery, some studies should be done and a specialist should perform a comprehensive assessment of the internal structures of the eye.

This is because laser surgery is suitable for young adults, but in some elderly people or children it may be inappropriate. Even the type of visual illness that affects you such as diabetes or glaucoma influences. And you, how do you take care of your eyes to have an optimal vision?

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