Diabetic retinopathy: prevention and treatment options
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We speak of laser refractive surgery as the set of surgical techniques that aim to correct the defects of the eye (myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism) and thus dispense with, or at least reduce, refractive the use of glasses and contact lenses.
Laser refractive surgery, whether through the LASIK, PRK or SMILE technique, is the most used method for the correction of mild and moderate refractive errors. This is due to its reliability and safety.
In the first visit, we evaluate the current prescription, the state of ocular health and perform a complete eye examination. Depending on the results, we determine the most advisable type of intervention in each case.
Can I have surgery?
Patients must meet a series of requirements to be able to undergo surgery:
Almost all wearers of glasses and contact lenses consider reducing their prescription with refractive techniques at some point. In this chapter we explain all the options and help you know when it is worth having surgery, who is a good candidate and why it is so important to choose where to go.