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11 Treatments for Farsightedness

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2	Medical Procedures

6	Surgical Procedures

Overview

The usual treatment for hyperopia is corrective lenses (eyeglasses or contact lenses ). Plus-powered spherical or spherocylindrical lenses are prescribed. In some instances, physicians will choose pharmaceuticals to reduce a high accommodative convergence to accommodation. In Ju...[read article]

Tests for Farsightedness

1. Refraction Assessment A refraction test is usually given as part of a routine eye examination. It may also be called a vision test. This test tells your eye doctor exactly what prescript... More
2. Comprehensive Eye Examination A standard ophthalmic exam is a comprehensive series of tests done by an ophthalmologist , a doctor specializing in eye health, to check both your vision and the he... More
3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
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Medical Procedures for Farsightedness

1. Use of Contact Lenses Contact lenses are small, light-weight plastic devices worn on the eye that correct refractive errors in vision . While they appear to be worn in direct contact wit... More
2. Use of Eyeglasses
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Surgical Procedures for Farsightedness

1. Conductive Keratoplasty
2. Photorefractive Keratectomy Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a noninvasive refractive surgery in which the surgeon uses an excimer laser to reshape the cornea of the eye by removing the ep... More
3. LASIK LASIK, which stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, is an operation on the eyes to correct vision and reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses. It i... More
4. Laser Eye Surgery The number of people seeking LASIK and PRK, the two most common laser eye surgeries, has increased dramatically. In the year 2000, an estimated 1.5 million surgerie... More
5. Insertion of Phakic Intraocular Lens Implant
6. Laser Assisted Keratectomy Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a non-reversible refractive procedure performed by ophthalmologists to correct myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. The surgeo... More
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