“Can laser surgery fix farsightedness?”
I have farsightedness. Can laser surgery fix farsightedness?
1 Answer

Jason Randall Smith
Optometrist
Yes, LASIK can resolve your hyperopia/farsightedness. If you are interested in this type of refractive surgery, you will need a thorough eye examination which will include a refraction. The refraction will determine your actual eyeglass prescription and will see if there is any associated astigmatism.
Once your eye doctor has all of your information and prescription information, he/she can then provide you the options that are available to you from a refractive surgery perspective. You should definitely come to that appointment asking any and all questions including costs, risks, benefits, recovery time, and long-term consequences. There are also other non-surgical options including
using glasses or contact lenses. Good luck and best wishes.
Once your eye doctor has all of your information and prescription information, he/she can then provide you the options that are available to you from a refractive surgery perspective. You should definitely come to that appointment asking any and all questions including costs, risks, benefits, recovery time, and long-term consequences. There are also other non-surgical options including
using glasses or contact lenses. Good luck and best wishes.