Introduction Myopia can be corrected by wearing glasses or contact lenses. However, this does not directly correct the cause of myopia. Furthermore, a correction of myopia can be achieved by means of laser treatment. In myopia, the eyeball is relatively too long. The incident light rays are not bundled in a point on the retina, … Therapy of myopia
Laser treatment The method commonly used today for laser treatment of myopia is the so-called LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis). Here, the ablation of the cornea causes an altered corneal curvature. The procedure is only approved in Germany for myopia up to -10 diopters. The more short-sighted the patient, the more cornea must be ablated. … Laser treatment | Therapy of myopia
Phake intraocular lens (PIOL) The PIOL is an artificial eye lens which is inserted into the eye in addition to the own eye lens. Intraocular lenses are usually used in the treatment of cataracts, but they can also be used to correct defective vision. This method can be chosen as an alternative to laser therapy … Phake intraocular lens (PIOL) | Therapy of myopia
Conclusion It is up to the patient to decide which method to choose to correct his myopia. With only minor vision loss, glasses or contact lenses remain the method of choice. Especially for people who are reluctant to use such aids, a surgical intervention is recommended. This also applies in particular to people who are … Conclusion | Therapy of myopia
What is laser eye surgery? Laser eye surgery is a surgical procedure from ophthalmology for the correction of ametropia. It can be used to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. The treatment of the eyes with a laser is nowadays a routine procedure. Laser eye surgery is an alternative to wearing contact lenses and glasses. Indications … Laser eye
What does it cost to have your eyes lasered? The cost of an eye laser varies depending on which eye clinic you choose. They range between approx. 800-3000 euros per eye depending on the therapy chosen. Statutory health insurance companies usually do not cover laser eye therapy, since laser eye surgery is a purely aesthetic … What does it cost to have your eyes lasered? | Laser eye
Can you do that with astigmatism? Yes, astigmatism can be treated by laser eye surgery. With astigmatism, incident light rays cannot be bundled in one point and therefore round objects are perceived as rod-shaped. Patients suffer from blurred vision. Astigmatism can be treated by two different methods (LASIK and LASEK). In LASIK (Laser-in-situ Keratomileusis) treatment, … Can you do that with astigmatism? | Laser eye
