Lasik Eye Conditions

Lasik vision correction surgery uses the latest in laser technology to help treat several kinds of eye problems and disease. While the Lasik procedure has become popular for vision correction, this procedure can correct or improve those with common eye conditions such as astigmatism, myopia and hyperopia. It's also becoming accepted for treating eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration and presbyopia.

For patients who suffer from eye diseases, Lasik vision correction surgery can help stop further damage to the eye. For more serious eye conditions such as macular degeneration, Lasik surgery can help patients retain their eyesight without further vision loss. It's important to discuss your overall health history with an eye care professional to determine which treatment is best for your particular eye disease.

Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a very common visual impairment. This condition is caused when the eye is shaped more like an oval or football. The abnormal eye shape causes the light to focus on two points of the retina rather than just one. Those with astigmatism are usually also either farsighted or nearsighted. Both conditions can be corrected in one Lasik surgery.

Diabetic Retinopathy

This degenerative eye disease is caused by damaged blood vessels and abnormal vessel growth. Diabetics suffer from this eye disease. Good diabetic care can help prevent this type of eye disease. Laser surgery performed under local anesthesia. can be used to seal the retina from further damage that can lead to retina detachment.

Glaucoma

This common eye disease is usually characterized by elevated pressure in the eye that causes optic nerve damage. There are three different laser techniques to help increase or decrease the pressure of fluid in the eye. The type of treatment a patient receives is determined by the severity of the condition.

Myopia and Hyperopia

These 2 conditions, commonly known as farsightedness and nearsightedness, are the most common reasons why patients choose to have a Lasik procedure. Lasik surgery is very beneficial to patients with either myopia and hyperopia. An irregular shaped cornea that causes light rays to focus in the front of the retina, rather than on the retina causes myopia. Those who are nearsighted have good close-up vision, but objects at a distance are difficult to see and are blurred and out of focus. Hyperopia is the opposite. Light focuses behind the retina. Those who are farsighted can see objects at a distance, but not close-up.

Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is caused by abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye. Left untreated this can result in serious vision loss. Laser surgery is a very popular way to help prevent macular degeneration from causing further vision loss. Laser treatments do not reverse damage cause by the disease, however, if caught in the very early stages, laser vision correction surgery can prevent further vision loss. Laser surgery is used to destroy new blood vessels within the eye.

Presbyopia

Natural aging normally causes this common condition. Presbyopia causes problems with focusing on objects close-up. Usually patients who experience this phenomenon are between the ages of 40 and 50. This problem can often be improved by monovision intraocular lens implants.

Lasik surgery is designed to help improve the eyesight in patients with low to moderate vision problems. Those with more severe vision problems, however, may also benefit from Lasik technology. While most patients experience improved vision and never need to wear glasses or contacts again, others may still need a prescription. For those suffering from more severe eye conditions, Lasik may be recommended. There are many forms of Lasik surgery for your eye care professional to consider for your individual condition.