Vision correction is a general term used to describe a variety of optometric techniques to improve vision. These may include therapies to cope with vision loss, corrective eyewear to improve sight, or surgery to repair or reshape parts of the eye.
Learn more below and contact a trusted eye care provider to find the right treatment for you. Find an office near you.
Orthokeratology, or corneal refractive therapy, is a non-surgical procedure using specially designed contact lenses to gently reshape the eye to improve vision. It is just one of several treatment options for astigmatism, an imperfection in the eye shape that causes blurred vision.
Did you know that in addition to having common vision problems, kids are at risk of many of the same eye diseases as adults? Early detection and treatment gives kids the best chance for good vision. Make eye exams a routine part of your entire family’s medical care. Be sure to find an optometrist who specializes in pediatric care.
The goal of vision therapy is to improve focus and range of focus, depth perception, and the ability of the eyes to work together. A trained vision therapy specialist will use a combination of techniques and tools to retrain the visual system. It’s a lot like physical therapy for both the eyes and the brain.
LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure to reshape the cornea and restore vision. Patients who are nearsighted, farsighted or astigmatic may benefit from this type of procedure. Like any surgery, this procedure carries risks and not everyone is a good candidate. Work with your eye doctor to find out if LASIK is right for you.