The Lasik Blog

What Laser vision Correction can do

Though presbyopia is referred to as “farsightedness” by many people, it should not be confused with true farsightedness (hyperopia). Presbyopia is caused by difficulty in changing the focus from far to up close – a problem with the crystalline lens. True farsightedness is caused by too little focusing power in the eye a combination of [...]

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Intracorneal Rings (ICRs)

Intracorneal rings are plastic inserts placed in the cornea. The rings flatten the central cornea to correct low levels of nearsightedness (myopia). Unlike other refractive surgery procedures, intracorneal rings can be removed. When the inserts are removed the cornea returns to its preoperative shape and one is again nearsighted.

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Myopic Degeneration

Myopic degeneration is an uncommon condition characterized by progressive stretching of the eye that damages the retina, the layer of light-sensitive cells that lines the back of the eye. People with severe nearsightedness (high myopia) are at greater risk for myopic degeneration.

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Near Sightedness

Nearsightedness is a visual focusing error that makes it difficult to see distant objects. Depending on the extent of the error, objects may be blurred or they may not be visible at all. Squinting is one of the first signs of difficulty with distance vision. If you find yourself able to read the newspaper but [...]

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