Treatments for Vision Problems

• What are the Main Treatments for Vision Problems?

  • Glasses/Contact Lenses – Correct the way light is focused.
  • Laser Eye Surgery – Reshapes the cornea to improve focus.
  • Replacement Lenses – Artificial lenses implanted to correct severe vision problems.
• How do glasses and contact lenses correct vision?

  • Concave lenses correct myopia by spreading out light rays.
  • Convex lenses correct hyperopia by focusing light rays more.
  • Contact lenses work the same way but sit directly on the eye.
• What does laser eye surgery do?

  • A laser reshapes the cornea to improve how light is focused onto the retina.
  • Used to correct both myopia and hyperopia.
• What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Laser Eye Surgery?

  Advantages:

  • Permanent solution, no need for glasses.
  • Quick recovery time.

  Disadvantages:

  • Expensive.
  • Risk of complications, such as dry eyes or infections.
• What is replacement lens surgery?

  • An artificial lens is inserted into the eye to correct vision defects.
  • Often used for extreme cases of hyperopia or cataracts.
• What are the risks of replacement lens surgery?

  • More invasive than laser eye surgery.
  • Risk of infection or damage to the retina.