Common eye conditions we treat
Discover more about the common eye conditions that we treat
Short-sightedness (myopia) is an eye condition that causes your distance vision to be blurred.
You can fix this common condition with glasses, contact lenses or vision correction surgery.
Long-sightedness (hyperopia) is an eye condition that causes your near vision to be blurred.
You can fix this common condition with glasses, contact lenses or vision correction surgery.
Astigmatism is an error in the shape of the cornea that causes blurred vision.
You can fix this common eye condition with glasses, contact lenses or vision correction surgery.
Presbyopia is the need for reading glasses as you age.
You can fix this common eye condition with reading glasses or vision correction surgery.
Cataract is the clouding of the normally clear lens of your eye.
You can treat this common eye condition with surgery.
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that causes a thinning of the clear front surface of the eye.
You can treat this eye condition with special contact lenses, therapies or surgery .
Dry eye disease is a common eye condition that is associated with dryness and itching.
You can treat this eye condition with medication or surgery.
Can laser eye surgery help you?
There are many treatment options to suit different ages and lifestyles

You’re 20 – 44 and glasses and contacts get in your way
Glasses and contacts can make you look older or less attractive, get in the way of the activities you enjoy and are a hassle to remember.
Find out how you can become glasses and contact lenses free…

You’re over 45 and your reading glasses make you feel old
Have you started to notice that your reading vision isn’t as crisp as it used to be? Or perhaps you refuse to wear those awful reading glasses because they make you feel old?
Find out how you be free from the hassle of reading glasses…
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We’ve helped thousands of Lyonnais enjoy exceptional natural vision without glasses and contact lenses
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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.
ENJOY LIFE
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!
Have questions about eye surgery?
Watch our patient videos to learn from expert eye surgeon Dr. David Donate
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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.