Short-sightedness (myopia) is a condition that causes blurry distant vision
- You can correct this common visual error with our Swiss-optmised laser eye treatments
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Discover everything you need to know about short-sightedness and how we treat it below
Patients who suffer from short-sightedness (myopia) struggle to see objects in the distance, they are out of focus and blurry. Short-sighted people can easily recognize things close to them. As a short-sighted individual, one has a negative dioptre count (for example, -3.0 dioptres).
Short-sightedness occurs when the eyeball is too long, or the refraction of the eye is too high. This means that the light doesn’t bundle on the retina. Instead, the focal point is formed before the retina. This creates a blurred image on the retina when you look into the distance. With a pair of glasses or contact lenses, the light is dispelled to hit the retina properly.
We will individually and collectively decide on the best method for you at your initial consultation.
In the treatment of short-sightedness, we flatten the central cornea to correct the refractive error. We can use the following treatments to do this:
If you have severe long-sightedness or other visual defects, we may recommend:
The appropriate method will depend on your dioptre count:
up to approx. -10 dioptres | Femto-LASIK/LASIK |
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up to approx. -6 dioptres | Femto-LASIK/LASIK/LASEK |
approx. -6 to -25 dioptres | Phakic Lenses (ICLs)/Lens replacement |
Choose the option below that sounds most like you to discover your best treatment
Millions of people around the world have gained their freedom from glasses and contacts but not everyone’s eyes are suitable for treatment. Book an assessment below and find out if you’re suitable and which treatment can help you best:
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