What Problems Can LASIK Correct?

LASIK, which stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, is a type of refractive surgery correcting several vision disorders.

Myopia – Nearsightedness, or myopia, can often be treated with LASIK surgery. Dependent on the severity of myopia, a candidate needs to have a certain level of nearsightedness to be considered a good candidate for LASIK. Typically, vision should be rated at less than -14.00 diopters of nearsightedness for the candidate to receive the maximum benefit from LASIK.

Hyperopia – Farsightedness, also called hyperopia, is the condition of being able to see distant objects with clarity or greater clarity than close objects. LASIK is often a good option for patients with hyperopia whose vision is below +6.00 diopters of farsightedness. Hyperopia, which may be present at any time of life, should not be confused with Presbyopia.

Presbyopia – As your eye age they may develop difficulty viewing objects or text at close range. This condition is called presbyopia, or aging eyes. In many patients presbyopia will develop and then become relatively stable, allowing for the use of over-the-counter or prescription reading glasses to compensate for the vision change. Depending on the candidate, presbyopia may be treated with LASIK.

Astigmatism – When the lens of the eye is more ovular than round the condition creates blurry vision and is referred to as astigmatism. For many patients astigmatism can be treated and permanently corrected with LASIK.

To learn more about LASIK to correction vision problems, please contact an experienced LASIK surgeon near you today.