Do you have short-sightedness? We can help

Myopia (short-sightedness) is the most common refractive error, affecting an estimated 1.5 billion people worldwide and counting. For most people, this has meant a lifetime of wearing glasses or contact lenses – until now.

Short-sightedness occurs when the eyeball or cornea is longer than it should be. This abnormality affects the way light is refracted into the eyeball, causing it to be focused slightly short of the retina (the photosensitive layer at the back of the eye). As a result, people with shortsightedness experience blurred distance vision while their near vision remains unaffected.

So, how can Laser Eye Surgery help?

Treating Short-Sightedness

As we mentioned above, short-sightedness has traditionally been corrected with external visual aids such as glasses or contact lenses. But it is also the an ideal condition for Laser Eye Surgery – in fact, the treatment was initially developed for this refractive error.

With the help of ultra-precise lasers, we are able to change the shape of the cornea. This is done by removing a small area of corneal tissue, effectively changing the way light is refracted into the eye, allowing it to be focused more effectively on the retina.

So, if you’re short-sighted and are interested in ditching the glasses and contact lenses, we can almost certainly help. In fact, at London Vision Clinic, we are able to treat around 97% of the patients we see. To find out more about our treatment options, get in touch with one of our friendly and knowledgeable clinic coordinators or Book a Consultation today.

London Vision Clinic’s results in treating short-sightedness

Patients successfully treated for short-sightedness

I can only say that the results for me speak for themselves. Having worn contact lenses for 30-plus years, to be free of all the aggravation is fantastic. My vision now is so much better than with the lenses, it is incredible. Dan and his team are truly experts in their field, and I cannot conceive why anyone would go elsewhere for laser surgery. – Tony M., Company Director

The procedure was quick and painless. After 20 minutes or so of the laser surgery, I was led into a darkened room for a surprise massage. A very nice touch indeed and well appreciated. – Carlos D., Computer Programmer

Professor Dan Reinstein is so confident and reassuring that he makes you feel you have nothing to worry about and the end result justified this. – Caroline K., Researcher, from South Croydon

Thank you very much to staff at the clinic and to Dr Carp for a very thorough pre-surgery consultation, which put my fears at rest. The surgery itself was quick and painless & Dr Carp talked me through each step methodically. One day later, I have no pain and very little discomfort (and good vision!). – Grainne M., Lawyer

What short-sightedness looks like…

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Isabella finds a cure for short-sightedness

Isabella, a patient, describes her challenges with extreme short-sightedness, and Mr. Carp talks about laser eye surgery aimed at treating this problem.