Lasik Vision Correction Procedures |
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
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LASIK Procedure for Myopia
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Myopia happens when the light rays
are focused in front of the retina
instead of directly on the retina.
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For treatment of nearsightedness, tissue
is removed from the center of the cornea
resulting in a flatter cornea surface.
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Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
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LASIK Procedure for Hyperopia
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Hyperopia occurs when light rays
are not bent enough to properly
focus on the retina.
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In treatment of farsightedness, tissue
is removed from the peripheral cornea
resulting in a steeper center
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Astigmatism
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LASIK Procedure for Astigmatism |
Regular astigmatism occurs when
light rays are focused on
different points of the retina
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To treat astigmatism, tissue is
removed in one direction more than the
other, making the cornea more spherical
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