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Conditions we treat
Laser Eye Surgery for Long-Sightedness/ Hyperopia Treatment
Hyperopia, commonly known as farsightedness, is a focus error of the eye where initially distant objects can be seen more clearly than nearby objects but with age both close and distant objects become blurry.
What is Hyperopia
Hyperopia, commonly known as farsightedness, is a focus error of the eye where initially distant objects can be seen more clearly than nearby objects but with age both close and distant objects become blurry. In hyperopia, light entering the eye is focused behind the retina, which can result in blurred vision for close-up tasks.
Symptoms of Hyperopia:
- Blurry vision when looking at nearby objects
- Eye strain or discomfort, especially during prolonged reading or close work
- Headaches after visual tasks
- Difficulty with tasks such as reading or sewing
Causes:
- Eye structure: Hyperopia often occurs when the eyeball is too short or the cornea has too little curvature, preventing light from focusing directly on the retina.
- Genetics: A family history of hyperopia can increase the risk of developing the condition.
Treatments for Hyperopia
Hyperopia can be treated with laser eye surgery. The most common types of laser eye surgery for hyperopia are:
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.
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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