Refractive Surgery

Eye Conditions and Procedures

REFRACTIVE SURGERY

Refractive surgery's goal is to permanently correct refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism), so that there is no need for eyeglasses or contact lenses in order to see clearly.

The procedure of choice for every patient depends on the type of refractive error. In the following pages you will find information specifically selected for your type of refractive error. There are answers to common questions, detailed descriptions of procedures, results obtained and possible complications:

Aditional Information - Symptoms:

Myopia (Nearsightedness): Poor distance vision with good near vision.
Hyperopia (Farsightedness): Better distance vision than near vision. Fatigue when uncorrected.
Astigmatism: Poor distance and near vision. "Shadows" beside objects.

You will also find information about specific procedures:

Clínica Reinoso - Colombia
Bogotá: Address: Calle 134 # 13-83 Cons. 408-411 / Phone: [57](1) 520-7788
Chía: Address: Kilómetro 2 variante Chía - Cajicá / Phone: [57](1) 8-626-555

WARNING! The information and/or responses in this eye care education service are not intended to replace consultation with an ophthalmologist. This service contains general eye care information only. Only a doctor can diagnose and treat a medical condition. In NO CASE will Clínica Reinoso or any doctor or sponsor be held liable for any decisions you may make upon reliance of such information.