Though LASIK is most frequently used to correct myopia, researchers in Spain have found the procedure is also safe and effective for the correction of up to 6.25 diopters (D) of farsightedness (hyperopia).
LASIK for hyperopia: Study design
The study evaluated the results of LASIK surgery on two groups of patients with hyperopia: Group 1 consisted of [Read More …]
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LASIK safe and effective for treating hyperopia, study says
July 20, 2009Wavefront-guided LASIK induces fewer higher-order aberrations than wavefront-optimized LASIK
June 1, 2009A recent study finds wavefront-guided LASIK induces fewer higher-order aberrations than a related customized laser vision correction procedure called wavefront-optimized LASIK. Typically, fewer higher-order aberrations means better visual outcomes after LASIK surgery. The study suggests wavefront-guided LASIK offers the best results for most patients, with a lower incidence of re-treatments.
Presby-LASIK clinical studies continue
May 25, 2009Research and development continues on multifocal LASIK (also called Presby-LASIK) as a means to restore near vision lost to presbyopia. The goal of these procedures is to expand the range of vision for presbyopic refractive surgery patients over age 40 and reduce their dependence on reading glasses.