If you have considered vision correction surgery and have carried out some research, you will realize that there are plenty of confusing options. This is mainly attributed to improved technology and better surgical skills. The scope of vision problems that can be corrected has expanded greatly over time. Knowing the type of vision correction that is right for you is dependent on several factors. Nonetheless, you need the help of an eye specialist Houston patients can trust to determine the most viable option.
Understand the basics
Problems that can be corrected include short sightedness (myopia), astigmatism (blurred vision caused by an irregularly shaped lens or cornea), presbyopia (changes in the ability to focus as you age) and hyperopia (long sightedness). It is also important to understand some of the side effects. Some people need a second procedure or enhancement to obtain the best possible vision whereas others develop complications that interfere with their life and work. This justifies the need for consulting a specialist.
Determining factors
If you are a candidate for corrective eye surgery, the surgery should not only be tailored to your vision problems but also factors such as occupation, age and lifestyle. There is no particular surgery that fits all as we are all different. A competent and qualified specialist should be able to explain why you need the surgery he or she has recommended.
Making the choice
If your eye care specialist recommends vision correction for any of the aforementioned eye problems, you will need to decide which type of vision correction best suits your needs and lifestyle. Besides laser eye surgery, he or she may recommend contact lenses or prescription glasses.
Glasses
Glasses bend light and redirect it towards your retina to improve eyesight. They are very popular and fashionable and can be used to correct myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia. Today’s glasses are light, comfortable, strong and scratchproof. Your eye care specialist will carry out some tests and find the right prescription glasses to correct your vision. He or she may recommend multifocal or progressive lenses for presbyopia or single vision lenses for myopia and hyperopia. There are also different coatings that may be added to your prescription glasses, not to mention special specific glasses for specific sports. Frames come in different shapes, sizes and styles, so you may consider taking a friend to help you choose the style that best suits your face.
Contact lenses
These are placed on the surface of the eye to correct vision. They work on the same principle as glasses. Contact lenses have the additional benefit of giving someone a natural appearance. This is why it is a particularly good choice for people who lead active lifestyles.
Laser eye surgery
Laser eye surgery is a procedure where the cornea is reshaped to correct hyperopia, myopia or astigmatism. For most people, it permanently corrects vision so there is no need for contact lenses or glasses. There are different types of eye surgery and your practitioner should be able to advise you on the most suitable surgery for you.
Contact Dr. Goosey today and ask about your options for improved vision.
