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There are mainly two techniques for the correction of refractive defects such as myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism. One of them is the placement of intraocular lenses and the other the excimer laser.
When applying this technique, the laser carves the cornea, that is, changes its shape. In this way, it is possible to correct the dioptres related to myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism.
There are ideal cases to work with this excimer laser technique. These cases are those referring to patients who:
In addition, it should be noted that the excimer laser eye operation includes two types of techniques:
Both techniques have been used for years and are recommended for prescription defects that do not exceed 5 or 6 dioptres.