“Is there an alternative to laser eye surgery?”

There are other options besides glasses or contacts. See your eye doctor and ask about different procedures like lens exchange for high prescriptions, ICL, SMILE. LASIK, LASIK, PRK. Every case is handled individually. Dry eye tests needs to done before considering surgery. Topography needs to be done to rule out corneal diseases.

Glasses or contacts.

There are certainly alternatives including contact lenses and glasses. There are laser procedures, implants, LASIK, orthokeratology, and corneal keratectomies to name a few refractive procedures. What options that would be available to you would depend upon your prescription, your corneal thickness, health issues, visual needs, costs, and social/hobby needs.
Please consult with an ophthalmologist who is a
refractive surgeon in order to determine what
options should be available to you. And make sure you have all of your questions answered including how long do these procedures last, costs, risks, etc.
Good luck and best wishes.

As far as considering corrective eye treatments, it all depends on overall candidacy for type of treatment; in regards to eye health, particular anatomy of the cornea, and how much prescription is needed to be corrected. As far as non-invasive options: contact lenses would be the best option to consider at this time. Although, Corneal reshaping technology (CRT) where temporary reduction in near-sighted prescription maintained nightly in a specially manufactured contact lens could be considered as a plausible option as well, but again it really depends on cadidacy. Kindest, Tiffani B. Jackson, OD

Yes! If you are a candidate, a great non-surgical option is ortho-k lenses which reshape the cornea to give corrective vision. It is best to have a comprehensive exam to determine what your best options are.

There are several alternatives to laser eye surgery for vision correction:

-Glasses: Traditional eyeglasses can correct a wide range of vision problems, from nearsightedness to farsightedness and astigmatism.
-Contact Lenses: Contact lenses provide an option for vision correction without surgery. They come in various types, including daily disposables, extended wear, and specialized lenses for different vision conditions.
-Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): Ortho-K involves wearing special rigid contact lenses overnight to reshape the cornea temporarily, providing clear vision during the day without the need for glasses or contacts.

Alternative surgical options:
-Implantable Contact Lens (ICL): These are implantable lenses placed in front of or behind the natural lens inside the eye to correct refractive errors. They are an alternative for individuals who are not suitable candidates for laser surgery.
-Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE): RLE is similar to cataract surgery, where the eye’s natural lens is replaced with an artificial lens to correct refractive errors. It’s typically used for severe farsightedness or when other options aren’t suitable.

Yes, in our office we treat myopia with orthokeratology.

Depends on your prescription and eye health. But, yes.

Yes, there is an alternative such as PRK (photorefractive keratectomy). The healing time takes longer but for some candidates it may be a better option. I would recommend you speak with your eye doctor at your next appointment about which option would work best for you given your history and prescription.

Yes. Either contact lenses or a pupil implant. A small lens gets put behind the pupil that will correct all your myopia and astigmatism.

Only glasses and contacts.