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Laser treatment of myopia. Prices, reviews, ratings

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Myopia is a visual impairment in which a person sees objects that are close by well, but sees objects that are far away very poorly.
Nearsightedness (myopia) is a visual impairment in which a person sees objects that are close by well, but sees objects that are far away very poorly.

General information

The main signs of incipient myopia are painful sensations when trying to examine an object in detail, strong tension in the eye muscles, headache. Such symptoms may appear as a result of severe fatigue or stress associated with the work of the visual organs. If rest does not help to restore vision, corrective glasses and lenses do not eliminate the problem, then an ophthalmologist consultation is required.

As a rule, myopia most often appears in children of middle and high school age, but adults are not immune to it. There may be several reasons. People with a genetic predisposition to myopia are at risk. Stressful work at the computer, watching TV for many hours or reading books in low light also lead to the development of myopia.

If the lighting is poor, then a person involuntarily leans towards the object being examined and strains his eyes. Another reason for the development of the disease may be unsuccessful vision correction.

Doctors recommend starting treatment for myopia as soon as the first symptoms appear. In addition to household inconveniences, myopia in its advanced form can lead to vision loss.

Methods and technologies

There are many ways to treat myopia, which are divided into non-invasive and invasive.

The simplest method of treating myopia is the use of glasses or lenses. Correction with ocular devices can only be done after consulting a doctor. If you buy glasses yourself (without a specialist's recommendation), then there is a high chance of worsening your already poor vision.

An equally simple method of treating myopia is eye exercises (a set of special exercises aimed at training the eye muscles). This method requires a responsible approach, since the result will only be achieved if they are performed regularly.

Also, treatment of myopia can involve the use of medications. As a rule, these are drops.

One of the most popular methods is laser treatment of myopia. The procedure involves laser exposure to the cornea of the eye. Its shape is gradually corrected, resulting in improved vision. Lensectomy (replacing the lens with an artificial one) and keratoplasty (the shape of the cornea is corrected by transplanting donor tissues to the right places) are effective and radical.

Myopia treatment in adults and children can only be performed under medical supervision. Hardware treatment is possible in the early stages.

Procedure process

Preparation

Before starting treatment for this disease, you must consult an ophthalmologist and undergo vision diagnostics.

The process of treating myopia

To make a diagnosis and select the right therapy, you should undergo a thorough examination. The doctor selects an individual vision restoration program. Only a comprehensive and all-round approach gives results. Most of the existing methods are painless and allow you to solve vision problems in a short time.

Depending on the chosen method, the treatment procedure will be carried out differently.

Rehabilitation period

The rehabilitation period directly depends on the therapy chosen by the doctor. As additional measures to help restore vision, you can highlight massage of the collar zone, taking vitamins, playing sports (without heavy loads). Invasive methods require postoperative recovery and are not always painless, so doctors recommend not to neglect the disease.

Indications

Myopia treatment is necessary in the following cases:

  • myopia up to -12 diopters;
  • myopic astigmatism;
  • farsightedness about +8 diopters;
  • hypermetropic astigmatism.

Contraindications

Myopia treatment is contraindicated in the following cases:

  • thin cornea;
  • glaucoma;
  • inflammatory process of the eyes.

Before to begin solving problems with myopia, it is necessary to undergo treatment of existing eye diseases.

Prices and clinics


Almost every regional center has ophthalmological clinics. The specifics of some of them do not allow complex operations. It is recommended to treat myopia in or other cities where clinics are equipped with the necessary equipment. On the site you will find a list of the best clinics that treat myopia. You can also find out the cost of the procedure for treating myopia on the site or directly during a consultation with a doctor.

16 Dec 2023, 07:53
Ophthalmologist - Optometrist

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