What is Myopia and How to Correct it
Myopia is a type of refractive error (ametropia) that occurs when our eyes cannot focus on distant objects. Light rays do not focus on the retina but in front of it making distant objects look blurry.
Myopia usually runs in the family. However, it may also be caused by prolonged eye strain such as reading in dim light or holding a text up close.
People with myopia have good near vision and poor distance vision.
The degree of myopia is described in terms of the optical power of the lenses needed to correct the vision problem. This power is measured in diopters.
Based on its degree of severity, myopia may be classified as follows: mild myopia up to -3.00 diopters; moderate myopia up to -6.00 diopters; and high myopia over -6.00 diopters with cases of pathological myopia over -25.00, -30.00 diopters.
Treatment Options
Myopia is traditionally corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Glasses are the most common and easiest to use type of eyewear to treat myopia. However, they inevitably cause aberrations in higher-powered prescriptions. The higher the optical power of the lens, the smaller objects will appear. Additionally, objects will appear clear only in the central part of the lens due to the distortion caused by the edges of the lens itself.
Contact lenses have their cons too. They require care and cannot be worn for long periods of time as this increases the risk of allergies and infections.
Refractive surgery is currently the most reliable and effective answer to treat myopia.
Refractive surgery changes the refractive power (optical power) of the cornea by reshaping its curvature, thereby allowing images to focus on the retinal surface (in-focus image).
Dr. Appiotti can boast over 30 years of experience and tens of thousands of satisfied patients. He is a recognized authority on the treatment of myopia with tailor-made laser and surgical procedures.
The choice of the best suited laser treatment must always start with a thorough eye exam. The patient’s personal or professional goals should also play a role. This is how an eye surgeon can offer tailor-made solutions to their patients.
Laser and Surgical Procedures for the Treatment of Myopia
ReLEx SMILE
The revolutionary 3rd generation of laser vision correction. Best suited to treat myopia and myopic astigmatism. 28 seconds per eye and only two drops of local anesthetic.
FemtoLASIK
The 2nd generation of laser vision correction. Best suited to treat myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Tailor-made. Rapid postoperative recovery. Visual recovery in 12 to 24 hours.
PRK
The 1st generation of laser vision correction. Best suited to treat myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Safe and reliable. Ideal for patients with mild vision problems.
Refractive lens exchange
Surgical technique for the treatment of high myopia and hyperopia. The eye’s natural lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL).
Athletes Who Underwent Treatment To Correct Myopia
Dr. Appiotti’s special emphasis on the relationship between posture, movement and quality of vision has made him the eye surgeon of choice over the last 30 years for many international athletes seeking to correct their myopia and improve their performance.
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