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Eye Condition Focus: Hyperopia

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Each month, LaserVision highlight a different eye condition with the aim of raising awareness of the symptoms while providing information on the cause and possible treatments available at LaserVision. This month, we are highlighting the common refractive error, hyperopia, more commonly known as long sight.
What is Hyperopia?

Hyperopia is the technical term for long sightedness, a common refractive error which varies in its degree of severity.

Symptoms:

Long-sightedness means being able to see distances clearly, however, close up images will appear blurred. Because of this, eyes may also feel tired from trying to focus on near objects or text.

Cause:

Long-sightedness can be caused if the cornea is not curved enough or the lens is not thick enough, but more commonly, if the eye is too short for the refractive power of the cornea and lens, meaning the image produced will be focused beyond the retina. Consequently, the person will be able to see distances clearly, but close up images will be blurred because the light rays bend less than they should.

Diagnosis:

It is important to get regular eyes tests as long-sightedness can occur at any age. If diagnosed with long sightedness, the optician’s prescriptions will show a plus sign before the number called ‘Sphere’ (eg +2.00D). The larger the number, the more long-sighted the eye and the further behind the retina the image will fall.

Treatment:

There are many permanent vision correction options for you to consider if living with long sightedness. The various laser eye surgery procedures on offer include:

LASIK – the most common laser vision correction treatment in the world that boasts rapid visual recovery and a virtually painless procedure.

IntraLASIK – The IntraLase Method is a 100% blade-free technique used to perform the critical first step in the LASIK procedure: creating the corneal flap.

Refractive Lens Exchange – The most commonly favoured treatment by patients who are in their mid to late forties onwards and who are beginning to suffer from the natural aging process that affects their eyesight.

If you have been diagnosed with long sightedness and are considering permanent vision correction, please note each treatment option is only recommended after a thorough consultation and eye assessment with a surgeon. Here at LaserVision, we don’t believe in a one fits all treatment which is why every treatment and care plan is personalised and tailored to each patient and their desired outcome.
Your LaserVision consultant surgeon can expertly guide you through the best treatments for you. Please make an enquiry to book a consultation.
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fred chow
fred chow
2023-11-24
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Jason Green
Jason Green
2023-09-06
Professional competent advice and absolutely no pressure to make a decision. I could not have predicted how much this procedure has changed my life in such a positive way. Thank you team.
Lelita Baldock
Lelita Baldock
2023-07-25
Dr Tappin and the team at LaserVision were amazing. I underwent Lasik corrective surgery and the process could not have been smoother. I was guided through the process with care and professionalism throughout. My results have been outstanding. I could not have asked for more from the team at LaserVision and I am truly grateful for my new vision.
Robert & Gia Anderson
Robert & Gia Anderson
2023-06-08
Utterly professional and caring from start to finish. I was quite nervous about having laser but am so pleased with the results. There has always been someone to advise and support every step of the way and patient care and well being really is the priority here. Thank you for looking after me and my eyes so well.
NewestToad
NewestToad
2023-04-24
Really excellent level of care from Mr. Rakesh - great communication, excellent standard of care, no complaints whatsoever, top notch service!
Christina Cook
Christina Cook
2023-04-17
Mr Tappin and his team are very professional and efficient. The whole experience from beginning to end was done with ease. I highly recommend.
Amanda Thorsen
Amanda Thorsen
2023-03-10
Dr Jayaswal has been amazing and changed my life. He made me feel so comfortable and relaxed in his care at the first meet, to remembering me with a personalised greeting, calmly explaining the procedure and reassuring me all the way through the surgery. I couldn’t recommend him enough for Lasik eye surgery - I now have perfect vision, a real dream come true! Thank you so much!
Nikki Blake
Nikki Blake
2023-02-02
Fantastic process from beginning to end - professional yet incredibly personable. The professional team, especially Mr Tappin, made me feel at ease throughout and the surgery was a great success.
April Dansie
April Dansie
2022-12-22
I had lens replacement surgery. After being both short sighted and long sighted for decades I can now see near and far without glasses or contact lens. It really is amazing. The care was great and so far the recovery has been easy.
George Judge
George Judge
2022-11-03
Amazing service from start to finish, I had LASIK surgery in August this year after years of consideration I finally took the plunge and went for the surgery with Mr Tappin. Mr Mike Tappin and his team were brilliant from the consultation right through to the surgery and aftercare. Mr Tappin and his team were very reassuring throughout the surgery and put me at ease every step of the way. If you are thinking about having laser eye treatment or at the start of your journey with it, I would highly recommend seeing Mr Tappin and his team!
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