What are the primary types of refractive error?

Myopia (nearsightedness): In people with myopia, the mismatch in focusing power and eye length causes distant objects to be blurry and near objects to be clearer.

Hyperopia (farsightedness): In people with hyperopia, the mismatch in focusing power and eye length causes near objects to be blurry and distant objects to be relatively clearer.

Astigmatism: In people with astigmatism, either the corneal or lens shape is distorted, causing multiple images on the retina. This causes objects at all distances to appear blurry. Many people have a combination of either myopia or hyperopia with astigmatism.

Initially, anti-inflammatory drops are prescribed to help reduce corneal swelling. In persistent cases an enhancement or re-treatment could be possible to help correct vision, but in most instances a proper fitting with rigid gas permeable contact lenses (RGPs) is the best option for reducing ghosting.

Halos - the appearance of a halo around lights. Due to corneal swelling, the appearance of halos for the first few weeks following LASIK is quite normal. If halos persist, however, it may be necessary to have a re-treatment or use corrective lenses or glasses.

Treating cataracts – cataracts are another problem for people with diabetes, and can develop 10 – 20 years earlier than a healthy person. Cataracts can be treated with surgery, and will help to improve vision problems immediately.

Improving blood flow to the eye – one of the symptoms of diabetic eye disease is diabetic retinopathy, a condition that results from rapid changes in the blood vessels of the eye. Abnormal blood vessels can also be treated with laser eye surgery, and present several benefits for those who have diabetic eye disease and other blood circulation problems







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