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Hyperopia (Long-sightedness)
Hyperopia is the medical term for the eye condition commonly known as long-sight or far-sight and NewVision Clinics does provide options for hyperopia treatment.
Astigmatism
Hyperopia Treatment – What Are My Options?
Young hyperopic patients can focus on distant objects but near objects are not seen clearly. With age, distant objects will also become affected. Hyperopia is caused by the eyeball being too short or the cornea too flat. This causes the incoming light rays to focus behind the retina instead of directly on it.
Long-sightedness is relatively common, affecting about one in four people with a refractive error. It can be an inherited condition. It is essential that children be given an eye exam by an optometrist or ophthalmologist to determine if they are hyperopic. If the condition is severe and left untreated, it can lead to other problems such as amblyopia (lazy eye) or strabismus (crossed eyes). NewVision Clinics is committed to finding the best hyperopia treatment for you.
Hyperopia affects near vision first and, later in life, both distance and near vision. This is because, in young people, the natural lens of the eye can correct the focus in hyperopic eyes. With aging however, the natural lens progressively loses this flexibility and the vision blurs.
Signs and symptoms of hyperopia may be subtler than with myopia, ranging from trouble with maintaining a clear focus on objects, extending to being unable to read. Many farsighted patients find that their eyesight deteriorates slowly over time, which, although normal, can be frustrating and upsetting.
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Hyperopia Treatment
The treatment for your hyperopia can depend on a number of factors including the severity of your condition. Common treatments include glasses and contact lenses but laser eye surgery now provides lasting benefits for anyone with a suitable hyperopic prescription.
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Laser Eye Surgery and Hyperopia Treatment
Laser eye surgery can provide a long-term solution for those inconvenienced by the blurred vision that can result from hyperopia.
When treated with an Excimer laser, the cornea is steepened to refocus the incoming light rays directly onto the retina, thus restoring clear and focused vision.
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If you have long-sightedness we can almost certainly help. Find out more about treating your hyperopia with laser eye surgery by booking an assessment (at no cost or obligation) where we can assess your suitability.
At NewVision Clinics we are committed to providing the best possible treatment for anyone considering laser eye surgery for long-sight treatments.
Laser eye surgery for long sight, recovery and costs
Recovery following laser eye surgery is typically very quick, with most patients returning to work the day after treatment for long sightedness. The majority of patients notice an improvement in their vision within hours.
If you’re considering treatments for long sight, our financing options could help you determine a pricing plan. Call us now on 1800 20 20 20 or book your assessment online now and take the next step towards visual freedom.
LASIK Treatment
LASIK eye surgery for astigmatism is a safe, painless procedure. Over 80% of laser eye surgery patients choose it, and more than 35 million people worldwide have enjoyed its benefits. Our Melbourne LASIK results are outstanding.
PRK Treatment
Prior to the development of LASIK for astigmatism, Photorefractive Keratectomy or PRK eye surgery was the first procedure. It has undergone many advances and innovations since its introduction more than 30 years ago.
Treatments
How do they compare?
The total time for each procedure is between 15-20 minutes for both eyes, although the laser treatment itself lasts only seconds. Long-term results are equally as good with either method although good quality vision is reached quicker with LASIK. For this reason LASIK surgery is the preferred choice for correcting vision for most patients.
PRK Treatment
Prior to the treatment, a hinged flap on the cornea is created either with a laser or a microkeratome.
After treatment, the flap is replaced and the epithelium quickly repairs itself.
Healing is rapid.
Excellent vision is reached within a few hours and you can return to work the following day.
LASIK Treatment
Prior to the treatment, the epithelial layer of the cornea is gently brushed away.
After treatment, a ‘bandage’ contact lens is placed onto the eye. The epithelium grows back within days.
Healing takes longer to achieve.
Excellent vision is expected within a month although most patients can drive within 5 days and return to work in a week.
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