Fix long-sightedness with laser eye surgery
In this video, Dr. David Donate explains how laser eye surgery can correct your visual error and free you from glasses and contacts
Fix your long-sightedness and live glasses-free
In the toggles below, we have provided everything you need to know about hyperopia and how we can treat it
Most people with hyperopia have difficulty seeing things close up, and may also have difficulty seeing clearly in the distance. In all cases, treatment is beneficial and can eliminate the need for glasses and contact lenses.
Long-sightedness (hyperopia) affects your ability to focus on near objects. It is a refractive error caused by an imperfection in the eye.
It happens when:
- The eyeball is shorter than normal
- The cornea is less curved than normal
- The lens is thinner than normal
- When any of these imperfections occur, it changes the focusing point of the eye so that light rays focus behind your retina, instead of onto it. This makes close-up objects look blurry. Distance objects still appear clear, because they don’t need as much focusing power, so they focus on your retina properly.
Long-sightedness/hyperopia is believed to be an inherited condition.
Diagnosing long-sightedness (hyperopia) involves a comprehensive eye examination.
The doctor or optometrist will use a standard vision test where they’ll ask you to read letters on a chart placed at the other end of the room. Other tests include:
- Slit lamp examination
- Refraction
- Visual field
- Visual acuity tests
- Examination of the retina
We can treat hyperopia as easily as myopia, regardless of your age, the severity of the hyperopia or any associated visual defect such as astigmatism and/or presbyopia.
Laser eye surgery can treat hyperopia up to 10 diopters. For more severe hyperopia (over 8 diopters), implantable lenses are more suitable. We can also use implantable lenses to treat hyperopia of 1 to 10 diopters, depending on the condition of your natural lens.
Freedom from glasses and contacts in 3 easy steps
Enjoy exceptional natural vision in Lyon with The Donate Method
GET IN TOUCH
The first step is to find out if laser eye surgery is right for you. That’s why we offer a free first appointment. Give us a call on 04 78 17 27 27 or use our easy online calendar to get an appointment.
WE’LL MEET
Visit our high-quality clinic, where we’ll give you a comprehensive eye examination and discuss your lifestyle. You’ll leave with a clear answer about the best treatment option for your eyes.
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After being treated with The Donate Method, our patients tell us that every day is better and they wish they had done it years earlier! You’ll be ready to enjoy a new freedom without the hassle of glasses and contacts!
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Can eye surgery help you?
There are many treatment options to suit different ages and lifestyles
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Even with glasses, my vision is cloudy and dull
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Take this quick quiz to discover if you can be free from glasses and contacts
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Dr. David Donate
Ophthalmologist – Refractive surgery specialist
20 years’ experience and 20000 successful vision correction treatments
With over 20 years of experience performing more than 20000 successful eye procedures, and a repertoire of academic publications and research, Dr. David Donate has earned himself an international reputation.
At his state-of-the-art clinic in Lyon, Dr. Donate follows a specialised method called, The Donate Method, to ensure his patients feel confident about their vision correction journey. Combined with the highest quality pre-op and post-op appointments, expert precision solutions and top technology, Dr. Donate is perfectly positioned to deliver the best possible outcome for his patients.
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