Myopia (Nearsightedness)
In a myopic eye, the light rays are passed through the cornea and lens but the point at which they converge (focus) is in front of the retina, not on the retina. This configuration allows clear images of near objects but not those that are far away. Non-surgical treatment options for myopia include glasses and contact lenses. Surgical treatment options include ALK, clear lens extraction, LASEK, LASIK, LASEK, phakic IOL and RK. While there are numerous surgical options available, not all individuals are good candidates for specific procedures. Patients should review these options in depth with their physicians prior to making any final decisions.
Symptoms of hyperopia:
Causes of myopia:
Diagnosing myopia:
Many times, myopia is diagnosed during school screenings. Sometimes parents notice that their children are having difficulty seeing street signs or the television. Your eye doctor can conduct a refractive evaluation to determine whether your eyes focus light rays exactly on the retina at distance and near. A visual acuity test will determine your ability to see sharply and clearly at all distances. Your eye doctor will also check your eye coordination and muscle control, as well as your eyes' ability to change focus. All of these are important factors in how your eyes see.
Treatment of Nearsightedness - Myopia:
Glasses and contact lenses are used by many for the temporary treatment of myopia. However, there are a number of vision correction procedure such as LASIK or Surface Laser that can surgically reduce or eliminate myopia. Dr. Hedaya can correct this vision problem. |
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