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Long-sighted (HYPEROPIA)

Conditions we treat

Long-sighted (HYPEROPIA)

Hyperopia, also known as longsightedness or far sightedness, is a focussing error of the eye. People with Hyperopia initially may have difficulty seeing close but can see long distances away – hence the name longsightedness or far sightedness. As they get older they may then get blurred near vision as well, usually earlier than those without hyperopia.

Hyperopia can be treated with laser eye surgery . The most common types of laser eye surgery for hyperopia are:

  1. SMILE Pro (Minimally invasive no flap laser eye surgery): The least invasive vision correction technology for myopia involves creating a and very superficial 2mm short incision in the surface of your cornea and removing a very thin amount of cornea to correct astigmatism. SMILE Pro has the least affect on corneal nerves so possibly the least risk of dry eye, which can be a little more of a concern in older patients. . Laser Vision SA is extremely proud to be one of only 16 eye clinics world wide to be appointed by Zeiss to introduce SMILE Pro hyperopic treatments for patients.
  2. LASIK (Laser Assisted In-situ Keratomileusis): In LASIK for hyperopia we use laser to create a very thin (80um) layer of cornea, under which we reshape corneal tissue with a laser to correct astigmatism, and then replace the thin layer.

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If you are long sighted and want to find out more about your options for laser vision correction contact us to make an appointment.