Vision correction SURGERY
More than half the world’s population need glasses or contact lenses in order to see ‘well’. These "Optical crutches" are a nuisance and often affect the individual's potential and in many instances act as a barrier (psychological or otherwise) to living a full life.
Not surprising more and more people are looking at corrective surgery to give themselves freedom from glasses or contact lenses.
Laser eye surgery to correct shortsight, farsight and astigmatism first commenced with Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) in 1987. The technology behind laser eye surgery has changed dramatically in the last two decades, with lasers becoming much more sophisticated with expert systems and clever mechanisms to ensure safety. Although technology has advance considerably, this is only as good as the providing surgeon and clinic - with the right care and expertise, amazing results and complete visual freedome can be achieved.
Several options for vision correction are available. The choice depends on numerous factors including age, power of the eye, eye condition, expectations for vision, occupation and other factors. All these pieces of information will help your surgeon decide on what will be best for you and your lifestyle.
There are three main approaches:
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Alteration of corneal shape |
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Refractive Lens Exchange |
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Lens Implants |