Refractive Surgery in Durango, CO

If you experience myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism (blurred vision), or presbyopia (inability to focus on nearby objects), you have what ophthalmologists call a refractive error. Fortunately, refractive surgery available through Southwest Eye Consultants in Durango, Colorado can correct or improve your vision.

Our board-certified eye surgeons are skilled in various surgical procedures that can adjust your eye's focusing ability by reshaping the cornea or implanting a new, artificial lens inside your eye.

For many of our patients who are nearsighted, refractive surgery techniques help reduce the curvature of a cornea that is too steep, thus increasing the eye’s focusing power. For patients who are farsighted, refractive surgery achieves a steeper cornea as a means of enhancing focusing power.

Meanwhile, refractive surgery can correct astigmatism by selectively reshaping portions of an irregular cornea, making it smoother and symmetrical. As a result, images focus clearly on the retina instead of being distorted because of light scattering through an irregularly shaped cornea.

Refractive surgery may be a good option if:

• You have an appropriate refractive error
• You want to reduce your dependence on glasses or contact lenses
• You understand that you may still need glasses or contacts following the procedure to achieve optimal vision
• You are free of eye disease
• You are aware of the inherent risks and potential side effects of the surgery

Since there are various methods for correcting refractive errors, your best option should be determined after a thorough examination and discussion with your Southwest Eye Consultants ophthalmologist. To arrange an appointment, call our office today at (970) 828-2200 or use our convenient online request form.

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