Have you been finding it difficult to see far-off objects but you can easily see them when you are a few feet away from it? Well, if yes, then chances are that you shortsightedness or nearsightedness also called Myopia.
Myopia is the most common cause of impaired vision. When you suffer from myopia you can see objects near to you clearly but those that are far away may appear blurry. Eye strain, headaches, and squinting are some of the common symptoms of Myopia. The structure of your cornea is to be blamed for the condition. When the eyeball is too curved, the eyes are unable focus properly that causes blurry vision. The good news is that there are various and very effective treatments available for Myopia.
Some common methods of correcting shortsightedness:
Eyeglasses
Shortsightedness can usually be corrected by using eyeglasses that are made specifically to your eye prescription. It is a common solution which is also cost-effective. Eyeglasses for myopia ensure the light is focused onto the back of your eye correctly so distant objects don’t appear blurry or hazy. The glasses have to be very specific to your eyes and needs to be created using the prescription of an eye doctor. Wearing eyeglasses can enhance vision and reduce eye strain related to Myopia. The prescription of your eyeglasses depends on how shortsighted you are and what kind of occupation or lifestyle you have If you spend more time in front of the computer then it is advisable to consider anti-glare coating while purchasing your eyeglasses. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, then you can get your sunglasses modified as per your prescription.
Contact lenses
Contact lenses can also be used to correct vision in the same way as eyeglasses. Contact lenses give wearers good peripheral vision. Contact lenses move with your eyes and there are no frames to block your view. Contact lenses are more comfortable when it comes to outdoor activities. The only challenge with contact lenses is that you have to handle them with care and follow use instructions with discipline to avoid infections.
Laser eye surgery
Both eyeglasses and contact lenses correct your vision provided you use them daily and get them replaced regularly. If you are looking for a permanent correction of myopia, you will have to consider laser eye surgery. Some of the common surgical options are:
- LASIK: An eye surgeon will use a special type of cutting laser to reshape the cornea. During surgery, the corneal flap is painlessly removed and the underlying corneal tissue is reshaped. This flap is then placed back. To undergo LASIK, you need to have a thick cornea and you should not be suffering from eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, or glaucoma.
- Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK): Those who are eligible for LASIK can get PRK done. In this, an eye surgeon removes the extremely thin outer layer of the cornea. The new layer grows back within a few days. Using the laser the doctor reshapes the cornea, thereby improving your vision
Consult an eye specialist in Kolkata at Disha Eye Hospitals
To know which treatment will suit you the best, consult an eye specialist. If you are looking for an eye surgeon in Kolkata to get eye surgery done, then look nowhere else than Disha Eye Hospitals. The hospital has the best technology, the Wavelight Allegretto AG (German) technology for LASIK surgery. This state-of-the-art technology screens out risk cases. We also offer PRK and LASEK surgery. We have branches in Barasat, Siliguri, Sinthi and Burdwan.