Treatment of farsightedness: correction with a lens, glasses or laser?

In the case of mild farsightedness, the eye is able to accommodate the defect by accommodation, so no correction is needed. The situation changes when difficulties arise.

In most cases, children have an error in the range of + 2.0D. Consequently, the difference decreases. up to the 5th year.

Correction is required above + 3.5D. There is an increased risk of complications such as amblyopia or squinting. These are present in several cases together.

In the case of children under 7 years of age, the correction is chosen if the child complains of visual difficulties or a vague feeling of discomfort. The all-day wearing of glasses is recommended especially for errors above + 3.5D. The correction is adjusted annually, taking into account the growth and development of the eye.

The girl has two glasses in her hand — The selection of suitable diopters is determined by the ophthalmologist. Photo: Thinkstock

In adults, up to + 2.0D correction is not selected.

Glasses or contact lenses are a suitable and conservative correction. However, the correct choice will be determined by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.

The glasses have plus glasses, ie clutches.

The surgery increases the fragility of the optical system, which is what a laser does. We know Z-LASIK, which is gentle, the procedure is fast, safe, and painless. The newer method is NeoSMILE 3D.

For a larger scale and in some cases, intraocular surgery may be proposed. This includes removing the ocular lens and implanting an artificial intraocular lens. In this case, the term PRELEX is also known.

Before determining the appropriate form of treatment, a thorough initial examination is necessary, at a later stage a preoperative examination. The doctor orients himself according to the age, symptoms, diopters, lifestyle, or occupation of the person concerned.

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth

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The secondary medical school in Nitra gave me the basis for my career in the field of health and diseases. Thanks to it, I worked for 2 years in the traumatology clinic and outpatient clinic at the Nitra Hospital. Since 2006 I was employed in the emergency medical service, where I stayed until 2017. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra in the field of emergency health care. The bachelor's degree allowed me to continue my mission as a paramedic. In the meantime, I got a job at the emergency line 155. I have been working in pre-hospital health care until today. I had an interest in people, health and even diseases in my childhood, which gave me the prerequisite to pursue this topic in adulthood. Studying and acquiring new information in practice provided me with a great basis for writing professional texts, in the form of articles that can be understood by ordinary people. Thus, my interest in the Health Portal has a solid foundation in years of practice and personal interest. Similarly, I am also interested in healthy eating, nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. I fill my free time with family and sports.

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