LASIK can typically correct Nearsightedness, Farsightedness,
and Astigmatism
Nearsightedness, Myopia
People can typically see things up close, but things far away
may appear blurred. People who are nearsighted may find a
negative number in the sphere column of their prescription.
Farsightedness, Hyperopia
Farsighted people can usually see things that are far away
better than things that are close. A farsighted prescription will
have a positive number under the sphere column.
Astigmatism
Astigmatism causes a distortion of vision; a person may
experience an overall blurriness. Information regarding an
astigmatism is found in the prescription's cylinder column.
Many people with myopia or hyperopia have some degree of
astigmatism.
Presbyopia--laser eye surgery cannot correct this
Age-related; occurs in most individuals starting in the early
40s and progresses with age.
Muscles inside the eye lose flexibility and reading becomes
difficult.
This is an overview of common vision problems. Please feel
free to call our office if you would like more information about
those problems, and whether LASIK might be a solution for
you.
