Discover everything you need to know about short-sightedness and how we treat it below
Patients who suffer from short-sightedness (myopia) struggle to see objects in the distance, they are out of focus and blurry. Short-sighted people can easily recognize things close to them. As a short-sighted individual, one has a negative dioptre count (for example, -3.0 dioptres).
Short-sightedness occurs when the eyeball is too long, or the refraction of the eye is too high. This means that the light doesn’t bundle on the retina. Instead, the focal point is formed before the retina. This creates a blurred image on the retina when you look into the distance. With a pair of glasses or contact lenses, the light is dispelled to hit the retina properly.
We will individually and collectively decide on the best method for you at your initial consultation.
In the treatment of short-sightedness, we flatten the central cornea to correct the refractive error. We can use the following treatments to do this:
Lens surgery methods
If you have severe long-sightedness or other visual defects, we may recommend:
The appropriate method will depend on your dioptre count:
| up to approx. -10 dioptres | Femto-LASIK/LASIK |
|---|---|
| up to approx. -6 dioptres | Femto-LASIK/LASIK/LASEK |
| approx. -6 to -25 dioptres | Phakic Lenses (ICLs)/Lens replacement |
Fed-up with the limitation of glasses and contact lenses?
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Not everyone is suitable for laser eye surgery.
The first step is to find out if your eyes are suitable. Call us or book an appointment online.
EyeLaser consultation
During a free initial consultation, we will thoroughly examine your eyes and take the time to listen to your needs and expectations. Once we’ve found the best treatment for you, you will feel confident and reassured about your next steps.
Enjoy visual freedom
Once we’ve treated you at our state-of-the-art clinic, you’ll admire our handy work as you experience exceptional natural vision – free from the limitations of glasses and contact lenses.
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