Myopia
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a condition where light rays focus at a point before the retina. Vision is best close up. However, distance and often mid-range vision is blurred.
The cornea must be made flatter to correct myopia. Based upon your age and prescription, Lasik, Lasek, ICLs or Clear Lens Exchange with Multifocal Lenses may be recommended.
Hyperopia
Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, is a condition where light rays focus at a point behind the retina. Although vision is best at a distance, it is usually not good at any single focal point. Both distance and close vision are often blurred.
The cornea must be made steeper to correct hyperopia. Lasik, Lasek, CK and Clear Lens Exchange with Multifocal Lenses may be considered based upon your age and prescription.
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is an irregularly shaped cornea, which causes light rays to be focused at different points. The result is blurry vision both near and distant. With astigmatism, you may have distorted vision, double vision, halos or glare.
The cornea must be made more spherical to correct astigmatism. Lasik or Lasek may be used depending upon your prescription.
Presbyopia
Presbyopia is part of the natural aging process. It eventually affects most people over 40. The natural crystalline lens of the eye begins to lose its natural flexibility. The eye loses it ability to switch between seeing objects at a distance (one focal point) to seeing near objects (second focal point).
Alternatives include Monovision Lasik or Lasek, PresbyLasik, CK or Clear Lens Exchange with Multifocal Lenses depending upon your prescription and age.
