Supervision after refractive errors surgery

What are refractive errors?

Refractive errors occur when the shape of the eye prevents light from focusing directly on the retina. The length of the eyeball (longer or shorter), changes in the shape of the cornea, or aging of the lens can cause refractive errors.

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes through one object to another. Vision occurs when light rays are bent (refracted) as they pass through the cornea and the lens. The light is then focused on the retina. The retina converts the light-rays into messages that are sent through the optic nerve to the brain. The brain interprets these messages into the images we see.

Different types of refractive errors

The most common types of refractive errors are myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, and astigmatism.

• Myopia (nearsightedness) is a condition where objects up close appear clearly, while objects far away appear blurry. With myopia, light comes to focus in front of the retina instead of on the retina.
• Hyperopia (farsightedness) is a common type of refractive error where distant objects may be seen more clearly than objects that are near. However, people experience hyperopia differently. Some people may not notice any problems with their vision, especially when they are young. For people with significant hyperopia, vision can be blurry for objects at any distance, near or far.
• Astigmatism is a condition in which the eye does not focus light evenly onto the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. This can cause images to appear blurry and stretched out.
• Presbyopia is an age-related condition in which the ability to focus up close becomes more difficult. As the eye ages, the lens can no longer change shape enough to allow the eye to focus close objects clearly.

The signs and symptoms of refractive errors

Blurred vision is the most common symptom of refractive errors. Other symptoms may include:

• Double vision
• Haziness
• Squinting
• Headaches
• Eye strain

Refractive errors treatment

Refractive errors can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or surgery.

• Eyeglasses are the simplest and safest way to correct refractive errors. Your eye care professional can prescribe appropriate lenses to correct your refractive error and give you optimal vision.
• Contact Lenses work by becoming the first refractive surface for light rays entering the eye, causing a more precise refraction or focus. In many cases, contact lenses provide clearer vision, a wider field of vision, and greater comfort.
• If you have certain eye conditions you may not be able to wear contact lenses. Discuss this with your eye care professional.
• Refractive Surgery aims to change the shape of the cornea permanently. This change in eye shape restores the focusing power of the eye by allowing the light rays to focus precisely on the retina for improved vision. There are many types of refractive surgeries. Your eye care professional can help you decide if surgery is an option for you.

The Trans-PRK is one of the latest surgical techniques for fixing refractive errors with laser. The method used by Dr. Adeb Moghaddam to perform the Trans-PRK is an improved and advanced Trans-PRK method known as Trans-PRK Refined developed exclusively by Dr Adib Moghadam. Trans-PRK Refined therapy method for each patient is also tailored to each patient’s specific characteristics and conditions, and can provide a significant portion of patients with a supervision or vision above standard levels. The standard vision (10/10) is in fact a precision and clarity at a distance of 10 feet, equivalent to 3 meters. In terms of supervision, the view is better than 10/10. Therefore, this approach is suitable for people who seek to achieve vision beyond the standard limits.

Reference:

https://nei.nih.gov/health/errors/errors