Artificial lenses implanted inside the eye may be safer than laser surgery when it comes to improving short sightedness, a new summary of the research suggests. But no operation is completely without risk, and the implantable lenses may slightly increase the risk of getting cataracts.
What do we know already?
Short sight means your eyes can’t focus well on objects at a distance, because the ‘picture’ projected by the lens comes into focus before it hits the retina at the back of the eye. That means the picture received by the brain is blurry.
Glasses and contact lenses correct this, but if you’re very short sighted, it can mean wearing glasses with heavy, thick lenses, and not everyone is able to wear contact lenses. Read more…
