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Myopia
With myopia (nearsightedness), the distance between
the cornea and the retina is too long. Light rays from distant objects
focus too far in front of the retina, making them look blurry.
Astigmatism
With astigmatism, the cornea is oval-shaped instead
of round, making both distant and near objects look distorted.
Hyperopia
With hyperopia (farsightedness), the distance between
the cornea and the retina is too short. Light rays from close objects
focus too far behind the retina, making them look blurry. Currently,
few refractive surgery procedures correct hyperopia.
Help from Refractive Surgery
Glasses and contacts work by bending light
rays before they hit the cornea. The light rays then focus directly
on the retina. Refractive surgery actually changes the shape of
the cornea itself. These procedures can help reduce your dependence
on your glasses or contacts and may help you get rid of them completely.
However, they won't stop you from needing reading glasses (as many
people do as they get older).
Who Makes A Good Refractive Surgery Candidate?
Do you wish you didn't need to wear glasses or
contact lenses? Refractive surgery may be right for you. We want
you to make the right choice. We'll help you learn about the benefits
and risks of all our procedures.
Almost any adult who is nearsighted or has astigmatism
can benefit from having a refractive procedure. There are a few
conditions that would keep someone from having these procedures.
They include: pregnancy, breast feeding (lactation) corneal disease
and severe dry eyes. We will cover these conditions during your
free eye screening.
You should avoid these procedures if you have expectations that
do not match predicted outcomes.
We will give you a comprehensive medical eye evaluation
to make sure you are a good candidate. This eye evaluation makes
sure there are no medical conditions (such as corneal disease) that
would keep you from having the procedure. This eye evaluation gives
us all of the measurements we need to plan and perform the specific
procedure. We can then tell you about the results you can reasonably
expect from having a certain procedure.
Dr. Shofner's experience allows him to make reasonable
predictions about your results. To do this, we need your eyeglasses
prescription and your age. Remember, having your free eye screening
is easy. You can set up your free screening by calling our office.
Improving Your Eye Sight
Imagine being able to work, drive, read the
clock, play sports do just about anything without having to worry
about glasses or contacts. What if you were told that certain eye
treatments could make this a reality for you? Called refractive
surgery, these exciting procedures some new, some available
for many years actually change the shape of your eye to help you
see better.
Look forward to better eye sight
Refractive surgery has given millions of people
a new chance to see better. Now that you know more about the exciting
refractive procedures available, talk to your eye care professional
to learn more about which option is best for you.
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