Seeing Well Again Is Possible
Refractive errors are visual alterations that prevent us from seeing well. The main refractive errors are myopia (poor distance vision), hyperopia (poor near vision), astigmatism, and presbyopia. To correct them, the most common thing is to use prescription glasses or contact lenses, but more and more people are seeking to solve them through refractive surgery คลินิกเสริมจมูก.
Depending on the specific characteristics of the patient, and once the necessary diagnostic tests have been carried out to indicate whether they are a good candidate for the intervention, there are two ways to correct refractive errors:
- Laser techniques. With the laser, the shape of the cornea is modified. Recommended for patients with less than six diopters. The intervention is quick; it is performed on an outpatient basis and with very good results.
- Intraocular lens. It is the ideal technique for patients with more than six diopters. Phakic lenses are implanted between the cornea and the lens, they are recommended for young patients under 40/45 years of age. On the other hand, the pseudophakic lens replaces the crystalline lens, recommended for patients who already have presbyopia or cataracts.
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Advantages of Refractive Surgery
Refractive surgery is the best option if you want to reduce your dependence on your glasses or contact lenses (especially if they bother you in your leisure time or while playing sports); due to suffering intolerance to contact lenses, dry eyes, irritation, allergies…etc.
Professional reasons are also important since this surgery makes it possible for some young people to access certain professions in which visual deficiencies are not allowed. In short, increasingly, this operation is considered a surgery of freedom and personal comfort.
Other advantages go beyond the obvious of saying goodbye to glasses and contact lenses:
Improved vision and therefore, a better quality of life, without dependencies and in freedom. Some patients tell us that the feeling of waking up and not having to look for glasses at the bedside is priceless. Or traveling without the contact lens cleaning kit. Or run free without fear of your glasses falling off.
- Tranquillity. Seeing well is the best and also without having to be aware of the possible loss of glasses or the usual problems of using contact lenses.
- Saving. Refractive surgery is indeed an important initial investment, but it is an investment in health. In the long term, refractive surgery is very profitable… How many glasses or contact lenses will be necessary for almost a lifetime?
- Confidence and self-esteem. For many people, dependence on glasses or contact lenses creates insecurities. Not having to use those corrections is an increase in your confidence.
In some cases, slight changes in the prescription may occur over the years, which can usually be corrected through small interventions or touch-ups.
Refractive surgery can eliminate the graduation defect that the patient presents at the time of the operation, but it cannot stop its evolution. For this reason, it is so vital to meet a series of requirements to guarantee the best and longest-lasting results after the intervention.