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LASIK - Farsighted

Farsightedness is a condition that places the focal point of your eye beyond infinity. People who are overly farsighted (or hyperopic) have trouble seeing at a distance and at near.

Because the image that enters your eye falls behind your retina, your eye is essentially too short. With Hyperopic LASIK, the goal is to reshape the cornea to bring the image into focus on the retina.

As with all LASIK, a flap is cut in the cornea and laser is applied. With Hyperopic LASIK, the laser is applied to the edge of the cornea in order to steepen the center, as can be seen in the pictures below.

Hyperopic LASIK in Shreveport

Once the laser is applied, the flap is gently placed into position and drops are started. Most patients who undergo hyperopic treatment are generally over corrected at first, meaning for a short time they are a little nearsighted. After a week or so, the vision begins to stabilize and patients are seeing great at a distance and at near.

You can download the Patient Information Booklet on Hyperopic LASIK HERE. It's in PDF format so you will need Acrobat Reader to view it.

If you are interested in Hyperopic LASIK and would like to discuss your treatment options with Dr. Shelby, call us at (318) 212-3937.

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