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Refractive Surgery
What is it and how is it treated
Refractive Eye Surgery refers to all techniques for correcting refractive errors through modifications on the cornea or lens. These errors are primarily myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism and also include presbyopia.
All refractive errors can be corrected using various types of procedure: - the primary classification is between corneal and intraocular surgery.
The defects mentioned can normally be corrected wearing glasses and contact lenses.
Surgery is generally advised or can be a solution when those aids are uncomfortable to use, as in cases of intolerance to lenses, work activities where use of contact lenses is inconvenient and the wish to become free from such aids during daily life.
The vision correction is arrived through multiple methods like measuring the sight defect, corneal topography (the curvature of the eye surface), pachymetry (corneal thickness measurement) and pupil diameter.
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WE RECOMMEND
- drink a lot of water, hydration is fundamental to maintain the integrity of the vitreous body;
- maintain healthy eating habit, favouring fruits, vegetables and limiting fats;
- shield the eyes from the sun, because the UV rays increase the progression of the vitreous body’s degeneration;
- use quality Ocular nutrient supplements