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You can compensate for nearsightedness by wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses, which shift the focus point to the retina. There are several surgical procedures that reshape the cornea, shifting the focus point from in front of the retina to the retina. Radial keratotomy is a su...[read article]

Tests for Nearsightedness

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A standard ophthalmic exam is a series of tests done to check your vision and the health of your eyes.Routine eye examination; Eye exam- standard; Snellen chart.The...  More
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The visual acuity test is used to determine the smallest letters a person can read on a standardized chart or card held 14 - 20 feet away.This test m...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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The refraction test is an eye exam that measures a person''s prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses.This test is performed by an ophthalmologist or...  More
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Ophthalmoscopy is an examination of the back part of the eyeball(fundus), which includes the retina, optic disc, choroid, and blood vessels.Direct ophthalmoscopy In...  More
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Medical Procedures for Nearsightedness

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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 with...  More
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Eyeglasses can be prescribed for a range of vision problems, from nearsightedness to farsightedness to the diminished vision of advancing age.  More
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Orthokeratology
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Surgical Procedures for Nearsightedness

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LASIK is eye surgery that permanently changes the shape of the cornea(the clear covering on the front of the eye) in order to improve vision and reduce a person...  More
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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 epi...  More
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Insertion of Corneal Ring Segments
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Insertion of Phakic Intraocular Lens Implant
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Phakic intraocular lenses (PIOLs) are artificial lenses that are placed inside the eye. They help change the eyes focusing ability to help you see better without gl...  More
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Laser in-situ keratomileusis(LASIK) is a non-reversible refractive procedure performed by ophthalmologists to correct myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. The surgeon...  More
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