VISION DEFECTS
Myopia, astigmatism, presbyopia, hyperopia. Understand visual impairments to better correct them.
From nearsightedness to presbyopia: everything you need to know to better correct your vision in Marseille
In Marseille, the Phénicia Vision laser center supports each patient in correcting their vision problems. Whether you suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or presbyopia, thanks to laser refractive surgery techniques, we offer modern, long-lasting solutions tailored to each individual's needs.
Nearsightedness
I can't see from far away
Myopia is one of the most common visual disorders, affecting nearly 30% of young people in France. By 2050, it could affect one in two people. This visual defect mainly affects distance vision and results from an overly elongated eye, causing the image to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. Its causes are often genetic, but our lifestyle also plays an important role.
While glasses and contact lenses remain the traditional solutions, laser refractive surgery now offers a lasting correction for nearsightedness.
Hyperopia
I can't see up close
Hyperopia is a visual impairment caused by an eye that is too short or a cornea that is too flat. The image of objects is formed behind the retina, making near vision blurry. Unlike nearsighted people, farsighted people see better from a distance. Hyperopia is hereditary in most cases. In France, 13% of adults and 5.4% of children are farsighted.
While glasses and contact lenses can correct this defect, laser refractive surgery offers a permanent solution.
Astigmatism
Everything looks blurry
Astigmatism is a visual disorder caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea, resulting in blurred vision and sometimes headaches or eye strain. It is often detected during vision tests, when certain letters or numbers are confused.
While corrective glasses and toric lenses can help, refractive surgery offers a permanent solution.
Presbyopia
I have trouble seeing up close as I get older.
Presbyopia is an age-related visual disorder that appears around the age of 45 and makes it more difficult to see close up. It results from a gradual loss of accommodation, forcing people to hold objects further away in order to see them clearly.
While progressive glasses and contact lenses are common solutions, refractive surgery (PresbyLASIK) provides a lasting correction without waiting for the condition to fully develop.
