Treating long-sightedness (hyperopia) with laser eye surgery in Melbourne
Fed up with fumbling for your glasses or fiddling with your contacts? With the latest laser technology and vision correction treatments, we may be able to help reduce the impact of hyperopia on your day-to-day life.
Long-sightedness (hyperopia) makes it hard to focus on nearby objects, and even your distance vision can be a blur. Glasses or contact lenses help you see by compensating for your vision problems. But relying on them can be inconvenient and hold you back from doing the things you love.
Laser eye surgery may help reduce long-sightedness for suitable patients. Once we assess your vision and eye health to see if you’re a candidate, we can recommend the most appropriate treatment option for you. If you proceed with laser eye surgery, you may be able to swap the specs, squinting and eyestrain for clearer vision – up close, in the middle distance and far away.
A LITTLE BIT OF EYE ANATOMY
If you’re considering laser eye surgery to correct your long-sightedness, it’s always good to know what’s going on. So let’s keep it simple.
Clear vision depends on how light focuses on your retina. In a perfect eye, light rays enter your eye and focus directly on the retina so you can see objects in detail.
In a long-sighted eye, the eyeball is shorter, or the cornea is flatter than usual. Light rays entering your eye focus behind your retina, leading to blurred vision.
DIAGNOSIS & EXAMINATION
Visit us for a free laser vision assessment at our Melbourne clinic, and we can assess and diagnose your long-sightedness and discuss your vision needs. Once we have all the details, we can determine whether vision correction surgery may be suitable for you and which procedure is the most appropriate fit.
TREATMENT
If you’re suitable for a laser treatment, our surgeons make tiny corrections so your cornea is steeper. Light rays can focus more accurately on the retina. And, where appropriate, we can often treat any astigmatism at the same time.
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RECOVERY
The procedure itself is short, and many people are back to their usual routine within days, depending on the treatment type and healing process. We’ll schedule several follow-up appointments to monitor your recovery and visual progress.
Disclaimer: It’s important to note that not everyone is suitable for vision correction treatment, and every patient’s journey is a little bit different. Healing responses are unique, and results and benefits may vary. In some laser eye surgery cases, over- and under-correction may occur, and a top-up laser procedure called an ‘enhancement’ may be required. As with any surgery, there are potential side effects and risks, of which you’ll be fully informed before any decisions are made.
WHY CHOOSE US?
We know that choosing laser eye surgery is a big decision, and we’ll support you every step of the way. At ELS, we keep things simple and answer every question with a sympathetic ear.
When you visit our laser eye clinic, you’ll meet our expert team and laser eye surgeons. We’ll walk you through your treatment options with clear, honest information, and if we find that you’re suitable, we’ll help you choose the right vision correction procedure for you. You’ll know the benefits and any potential risks and side effects, so you can make an informed decision and know exactly what to expect.
Not everyone is suitable for vision correction surgery. Your suitability, experience and results will depend on your eyes, your health, and how you heal. All medical and surgical procedures carry potential risks and side effects, and we’ll discuss these before any decisions are made. The information on this page is general in nature, and you should consult your ophthalmologist for specific medical advice.
