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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]
Treatment News for Nearsightedness
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Tests for Nearsightedness
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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. More
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The refraction test is an eye exam that measures a person's prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. 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. More
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A standard ophthalmic exam is a series of tests done to check your vision and the health of your eyes. See also: Refraction test 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. A typical physical ex... 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 wit... More
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Use of Eyeglasses
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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 ep... 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 surgeo... More
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Insertion of Corneal Ring Segments
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Insertion of Phakic Intraocular Lens Implant
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Intraocular Lens Implant
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