An elongated eyeball (eye that is too long from front to back) is typically the cause for myopia, or nearsightedness. Because the eye is longer than it should be, the incoming light rays tend to focus in front of the retina, instead of on it. This causes distant objects to appear blurry.
Myopia correction has often been limited to corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses. Prescription eyewear, however, is not a permanent solution to refractive error, since they are only effective when being worn.
When implementing refractive surgery, myopia can be corrected, thanks to technological advancements. Some methods of refractive surgery for myopia include LASIK and PRK. Myopia correction using these techniques are among the procedures performed by Dr. Massimo Lombardi and his highly qualified staff at the Lombardi Eye Clinic in Rome, Italy.
Schedule a consultation to see if you are a good candidate for myopia refractive surgery by completing the on-line request form.