Treatments

Hyperopia Treatments

It's important to treat hyperopia for your safety and quality of life. Regular check-ups are important, as people with severe hyperopia are also at a greater risk of narrow-angle glaucoma.

Treatments include:

• Eyeglasses
• Contact lenses
• Surgery, including:
  • Laser vision correction (LASIK): Using a laser to correct the shape of the cornea
  • Photorefractive keratectomy: Using a laser to remove the outer layer of the eye’s surface, allowing it to grow back in a more normal shape
  • Implanted lens: A synthetic corrective lens used to surgically replace the aging lens
  • Corneal ring implant: A ring inserted in the eye to correct the curve of the cornea for better close-up vision

Lifestyle treatments to prevent the worsening of myopia include:

• Controlling chronic health conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure
• Maintaining a healthy diet
• Stopping smoking
• Wearing eye protection to protect from the sun and sports injuries
• Using good lighting to minimize eye strain