Vision Correction
Eyeglasses and contacts are key ways to correct your vision, but they are not the only options. At Focused Eye Care, we provide consultation, referrals and follow-up care for these common vision correction surgeries and procedures.
Vision correction
Vision correction is a general term used to describe a variety of techniques for correcting less-than-perfect vision. The optometrists at Focused Eye Care help you see better through corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses. When you want to or need to go beyond corrective lenses, here are some of the common vision correction procedures recommended by Focused Eye Care doctors. We have the expertise and equipment necessary to provide assessment, consultation and any necessary referrals for these procedures.
Vision therapy, or visual training, is a personalized program of eye exercises and activities designed to improve visual skills, such as eye coordination, focus, and movement. It is often used to treat conditions like amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (eye misalignment), and convergence insufficiency, helping patients develop more efficient and comfortable vision.
Orthokeratology is a procedure for correcting myopia (nearsightedness) and mild astigmatism by gently reshaping the cornea with special contact lenses, which the patient places in their eyes overnight.
When successful, patients will experience clear vision during the day without contact lenses or eyeglasses. However, the results are temporary, so the patient must continue to wear the lenses regularly at night to maintain optimum results.
LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that uses a laser beam to reshape the cornea. Patients who are nearsighted, farsighted or astigmatic may benefit from this type of procedure.
While millions of patients have experienced successful results from LASIK, the procedure is not right for everyone. Your optometrist will need to thoroughly examine your eyes to determine which type of vision correction best fits your needs.
Low vision is a general term that refers to a partial loss of vision that cannot be adequately corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, medications or surgery. Common causes of low vision include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, inherited retinal degenerative diseases, glaucoma and optic nerve atrophy.
Low vision therapy typically includes an evaluation of the patient’s visual abilities, prescription of low vision devices and training in their use. The goal is to maximize the use of the patient’s available vision for reading, writing, hobbies and work-related tasks such as working at a computer.
