Short-sightedness (Myopia)
Short sight, clinically referred to as Myopia, is when objects are seen more clearly close up than those in the distance.
People who suffer from short sight can often carry out close work, such as reading, comfortably but find it difficult to see things in the distance, making things like driving or watching television uncomfortable. Short-sightedness can sometimes cause headaches, eyestrain or fatigue - particularly after long periods of work, driving the car or playing sport.
Myopia is caused by a variation in the shape of the eyes - namely the eye being too long from front to back, or the power of the cornea or lens being too strong. The result is a mismatch between the length of the eye and its focusing power. Therefore the light rays do not reach the retina and images are not seen clearly.
Myopia is common and is seen in about a third of the British population to varying degrees. Approximately 5% of these are considered 'high myopes'.
The cornea, the clear window at the front of the eye, accounts for up to 80% of the focusing power of the eye. It is this part of the eye that can be altered through laser eye surgery to alter the refractive properties of the eye and thereby reduce the myopia in the eyes.
We at Accuvision are leaders in the treatment of all degrees of myopia. Laser eye treatment to correct short-sightedness is possible up to -14.00 at Accuvision.
Please read through some of the testimonials of patients that have chosen Accuvision for their treatment of short-sightedness.
Is Laser Eye Corrective Surgery Right for You?
At Accuvision your safety and total satisfaction are paramount. Laser eye corrective surgery may not be suitable for everyone and a successful outcome is dependent on many factors which must be carefully considered.
Laser Eye Treatment and Eligibility
Whether or not laser treatment can be performed on your eyes depends on a number of factors that need to be assessed by our eyecare specialists at your initial consultation.
Although the majority of people who come to us are eligible for treatment, due to the high prescription levels we are able to treat, we may decline to treat you if the outcome cannot be accurately predicted or if laser eye surgery treatment is likely to cause complications to your sight. Your lifestyle and occupation may also be an important consideration.
In general, the suitability of our laser eye corrective surgery procedures for you depends on factors such as:
- The degree of optical error
- The thickness of your cornea
- The existence of any eye disease
- The size of your pupil
- Corneal mapping data
- Wavefront analysis results
You should ideally be able to answer YES to the following:
- Do you suffer from shortsightedness, longsightedness or astigmatism?
- Are you over 18 years old?
- Is your prescription stable?
- Are your eyes healthy and free from any eye disease?
- Would you rather not wear glasses or contacts on a permanent basis?
Please note that this is only intended as a general guide and there are always exceptions. Detailed analysis of your eligibility for treatment using laser eye corrective surgery can only be achieved at your consultation, but please call us if you wish to discuss the current condition of your eyes and their suitability for treatment on 0330 300 2020.
