What you need to know about getting nearsightedness treatment in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Nearsightedness explained
In these toggles we explain what you need to know about nearsightedness
Nearsightedness, otherwise known as myopia, is a common refractive error that makes it difficult to see things clearly in the distance.
Nearsightedness is the most common vision problem. It typically starts to develop during childhood and can progress gradually or rapidly.
Symptoms of nearsightedness include:
- Squinting
- Eyestrain
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- The need to sit closer to the television or computer to see it clearly
- The need to hold material closer when reading
Nearsightedness can occur due to one or a combination of the following factors:
- The eye grows too long
- The cornea is too curved
- The lens inside the is too thick
These abnormalities cause the eye to focus the image in front of the retina instead of directly on its surface.
We can detect nearsightedness by performing a comprehensive eye examination which includes a refraction assessment and an eye health exam.
The most effective way of treating nearsightedness, if you wish to be free of glasses and contact lenses, is with refractive laser eye surgery or lens replacement.
Types of refractive surgery for nearsightedness include:
- LASIK – This is the most common form of laser eye surgery and is suitable for over 90% of patients.
- Epi-LASIK
- PRK
- SMILE
- Refractive lens exchange
After a complete evaluation, we will be able to determine which surgery is best for you.
Refractive surgery is only possible once your nearsightedness has stabilized, this is usually by your early 20s.
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The best way to correct refractive errors and get freedom from glasses and contact lenses
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About the expert
Dr. Samer Khosrof | Ophthalmologist
Dr. Samer Khosrof is a top eye surgeon in New York City with over 25 years of experience treating complex eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related eye conditions.
His extensive experience enables him to stay on top of the latest treatments available. He believes in the efficacy of medical technology and has the expertise to deploy the newest diagnostic and treatment techniques to treat his patients with 100% confidence.
When you become a New York Eye & Retina Clinic patient; you’re a Samer Khosrof patient first. This means he sees you before your surgery, he performs your surgery, and he provides your aftercare. In the end, you’re his patient, and he takes that responsibility very seriously.