If an eye doctor has diagnosed you with myopia, or
nearsightedness in Charleston,
this means you have a refractive error that causes distant objects to appear
blurry. Nearsighted people can usually see close objects clearly but they may
need to wear corrective lenses to see well at a distance.
Nearsightedness can occur for one of two reasons:
- The eyeball is too long
- The cornea is too steep
When either of these conditions are present, light entering
the eyes will focus in front of the retina (the back of the eye), instead of
directly on the retina, causing blurred distance vision. Myopia can usually be
corrected with glasses or contact lenses.
After age 21, myopia can be corrected surgically for some
patients through LASIK vision correction. Dr. O'Day performs blade-free LASIK in Charleston to alter the
shape of your cornea by removing a microscopic amount of tissue so light can
focus correctly on the retina. This procedure has been highly effective in
helping nearsighted people achieve 20/20 vision.
According to the American Optometric Association,
nearsightedness affects almost 30% of the United States population. This vision
condition usually develops in children and it may progress into a person’s
early 20s. But with today’s advanced LASIK technology in Charleston, achieving clear
distance vision can be a reality.
LASIK is not right for everyone. If you are nearsighted and
are curious to know if LASIK might work for your eyes, contact Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery today at 843-856-5275 or charlestoncornea.com to schedule a
free, no-obligation LASIK Consultation.
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