Laser eye surgery for Ophthalmology
Laser eye surgery is the general term for a number of different procedures designed to improve vision and correct vision issues such as myopia (shortsightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness), and astigmatism by reshaping the cornea.
What is laser eye surgery?
Laser eye surgery, which can also be referred to as refractive surgery, is the collective term for a number of procedures aimed at reshaping the cornea to correct vision problems.
The cornea is the protective transparent membrane at the front of the eye which focuses light on the retina at the back of the eye.
The cornea is the protective transparent membrane at the front of the eye which focuses light on the retina at the back of the eye.
Why is laser eye surgery performed?
Laser eye surgery is usually recommended to correct conditions such as myopia (shortsightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness), and mild astigmatism.
Medical centres with this test:
Dr Olubunmi Ogunleye - Alpha Sight clinic
Weston Lane ,SO19 9GH
Mr Radwan Almousa - My-iClinic
960 High Road, London. N12 9RY ,N12 9RY
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