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14 Treatments for Nearsightedness

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Tests

3	Medical Procedures

6	Surgical Procedures

Overview

People with myopia have three main options for treatment: eyeglasses, contact lenses, and for those who meet certain criteria, refractive eye surgery.[read article]

Treatment News for Nearsightedness

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Nearsightedness on the Increase
TUESDAY, Dec. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Myopia (nearsightedness) is more common in the United States t...

Tests for Nearsightedness

1. Visual Acuity Testing A visual acuity test is an exam that determines how well you can see the details of a word or symbol from a specific distance away. There are several different type... More
2. 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
3. Ophthalmoscopy Ophthalmoscopy is usually part of a routine eye test to screen for eye diseases. It looks at the back of the eye. The back of the eye is called the fundus. It consi... More
4. 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
5. 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 Nearsightedness

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
3. Orthokeratology
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Surgical Procedures for Nearsightedness

1. 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
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. 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
4. Insertion of Corneal Ring Segments
5. Insertion of Phakic Intraocular Lens Implant
6. Intraocular Lens Implant
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