Cosmetic & Ophthalmic Eye Surgery Centre (London): Short Sightedness (Myopia)

Cosmetic & Ophthalmic Eye Surgery Centre (London) : Short Sightedness (Myopia)

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Short Sightedness (Myopia)

Myopia occurs when the eye is too long or when the cornea is too steep to focus the light precisely onto the retina. Instead, the light is focused on a point in front of the retina, resulting in poor distance vision. This is also known as short-sightedness or near-sightedness.

Myopia can be treated or correct with the aid of the following:

Glasses/Spectacles
Contact lenses
LASIK (Laser in situ keratomileusis)
PRK (Photo refractive keratectomy)
IOL (Intra ocular contact lens implants)
CLE (Clear lens extraction)

Normal vision eye: Iris, cornea, light rays, lens, retina

Myopia Eye (short-sightedness): Iris, cornea, light rays, lens, focal point, retina

Traditional correction of Myopia through the use of spectacles: Focal point concave lens

The information on our website is provided for educational purposes only and is not meant to replace a consultation with an eye care professional. The condition of each patient is unique and needs to be evaluated properly before any decision can be taken.

Last update: 22 March, 2006