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Farsightedness

People with farsightedness (hyperopia) have difficulty focusing on objects that are close, such as print in a book. More severe farsightedness would also cause problems with seeing objects in the distance clearly, such as highway signs. Farsightedness i...


Laser Vision Correction Methods

What is photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)? PRK is a technique used to correct two types of vision focusing problems: Nearsightedness — An excimer laser gently and precisely resculpts the anterior (front) surface of the cornea. The technique ca...







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