Surgery for astigmatism: how it is done and possible risks

Surgery for astigmatism: how it is done and possible risks

Surgery for astigmatism is one of the most effective ways to treat astigmatism, as it allows for less dependence on glasses or lenses, in addition to the possibility of full correction of the person’s degree. Know the symptoms of astigmatism. Although there is the possibility of curing astigmatism with this type of surgery, it is […]

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Myopia, astigmatism or hyperopia: what's the difference?

Myopia, astigmatism or hyperopia: what’s the difference?

Myopia, astigmatism and hyperopia are very common eye diseases in the population, which are different from one another and can even occur at the same time, in the same person. While myopia is characterized by difficulty in seeing objects from afar, hyperopia consists of difficulty in seeing them up close. Stigmatism causes objects to appear […]

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Refractive surgery: what it is, types, how it is done and recovery

Refractive surgery: what it is, types, how it is done and recovery

Refractive surgery is indicated to treat vision problems such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism or presbyopia, allowing vision to be corrected or improved. There are several types of refractive surgery, the most common of which is Lasik surgery, indicated for myopia, astigmatism or hyperopia, and which consists of using a laser to modify the curvature of […]

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PRK surgery: how it is done, post-operative period and complications

PRK surgery: how it is done, post-operative period and complications

PRK surgery is a type of refractive eye surgery that helps correct the degree of vision problems such as myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism, by changing the shape of the cornea using a laser that corrects the curvature of the cornea, which is capable of improve vision. This surgery has many similarities with Lasik surgery, however, […]

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Astigmatism: what it is, symptoms, test and treatment

Astigmatism: what it is, symptoms, test and treatment

Astigmatism is an eye problem in which a person has difficulty seeing correctly, making objects appear blurry or distorted and can make tasks such as reading and driving difficult. This change is normally caused by an abnormal shape of the cornea or lens, causing light rays to reach the retina in different locations, impairing image […]

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