SHORT-SIGHTEDNESS TREATMENT IN LONDON
Find out all the information you need to know about treatment in London for Short-sightedness and if Laser Eye Surgery is suitable for you
Short-sightedness
What does it mean to be Short-sighted?
Short-sightedness, also known as Myopia, is very common, with approximately 40% of the adult population diagnosed with the condition.
If you are short-sighted you:
- Have difficulty seeing objects in the distance with less of a problem seeing objects that are near.
- Associate with a minus (-) prescription
Short-sightedness causes
Short-sightedness occurs during development and can be inherited if there is a family history of the condition.
Short-sighted eyes tend to be larger in comparison to long-sighted eyes.
There is evidence to suggest that excessive near vision use in childhood can cause short-sightedness.
Short-sightedness can exist in conjunction with astigmatism.
Short-sightedness diagnosis and examination process
We can diagnose short-sightedness with a detailed eye examination.
Short-sightedness treatments
Laser eye surgery is an ideal treatment for short-sightedness. Further investigations are required to determine which type of laser procedure is most appropriate for your eyes.
It is in fact the most common type of prescription we treat with many patients extremely happy after surgery. Laser eye surgery lends itself very well to this problem and is now the most commonly performed surgical procedure in the world. At clarity vision correction we are able to treat a wide range of glasses or contact lens prescriptions and our experts will be able to devise a bespoke treatment plan for you taking into consideration your eye examination, lifestyle and needs.
Laser eye surgery is ideally suited to you if you want to enjoy spectacle and contact lens independence so get in touch with us and get a FREE video consultation with a world leading expert to asses your suitability!
If you are not suitable or do not want to have laser treatment, other options such as lens replacement surgery are available.
Short-sightedness FAQs
Am I suitable for laser eye surgery?
Generally speaking, most people are suitable, but a full assessment and evaluation are necessary to give a definite answer.
My prescription for glasses is still changing, can I still have laser eye surgery?
You should have a stable prescription for a 1-2 years before considering laser eye surgery.
If I am not suitable for laser eye surgery, are there other options available?
Yes. Of course, this is dependant on several factors which we can discuss at the consultation.
Our Services
Laser Eye Surgery
Excellent vision, rapid recovery, long lasting results. Eliminate the need for cumbersome contact lenses and expensive glasses. Release a new level of independence with our safe, tried and tested technology.
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Lens Surgery
If laser eye surgery is perhaps not the ideal solution for you this option offers you a viable alternative to being glasses and spectacle independent. This procedure may also be combined with laser eye surgery to give you outstanding and long lasting results.
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Cataract Surgery
When your natural lens becomes cloudy this is called a cataract. Whilst the NHS does a fantastic job of removing your cataract, advances in lens technologies have allowed us privately to offer you a solution to reduce your dependence on both distance and near glasses.
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