Extreme Farsightedness: Is LASIK the Best Vision Correction Option?
Do you find yourself holding menus, books, or your phone at arm’s length just to read clearly? Are you constantly squinting to bring nearby objects into focus? You may be dealing with hyperopia, commonly known as farsightedness.
Unlike nearsightedness, which affects your ability to see faraway objects, farsightedness makes close-up vision a struggle. It often starts in childhood and may become more noticeable with age. While mild hyperopia can often be compensated for naturally, higher degrees can cause significant eye strain, headaches, and even elevate the risk of more serious conditions like glaucoma, amblyopia (lazy eye), and retinal complications.
Is LASIK Right for Extreme Farsightedness?
If you’re wondering whether LASIK eye surgery is the solution for your farsightedness, the answer is: it depends.
LASIK works by reshaping the cornea to improve how light focuses on the retina. It is highly effective for mild to moderate hyperopia, but for those with extreme farsightedness, the situation is more complex. A very flat or steep cornea may need more reshaping than LASIK can safely deliver.
That said, you might still be a candidate. Your corneal thickness, eye health, and vision goals all factor into the decision. The best next step? Take our quick, confidential LASIK Candidacy Questionnaire to learn whether LASIK might be the right fit for you.
Other Advanced Vision Correction Options
At Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun, our Knoxville-based team offers a full spectrum of solutions for patients who are not ideal LASIK candidates. Alternatives include:
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
A laser procedure similar to LASIK, but ideal for people with thin corneas or active lifestyles. PRK doesn’t involve creating a flap in the cornea.
Implantable Collamer Lenses (EVO ICL™)
Often called “permanent contact lenses,” ICLs are surgically implanted inside the eye and do not reshape the cornea. Perfect for extreme prescriptions.
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
Especially beneficial for patients with age-related vision changes, RLE replaces your natural lens with an artificial one—often reducing or eliminating the need for reading glasses.
Each of these procedures has unique benefits, and meeting with one of our experienced ophthalmologists will help determine the option that best aligns with your prescription, eye health, and lifestyle.
Real LASIK Success: Elyse’s Story
“Got LASIK with Dr. Sollenberger a few weeks ago and it was the easiest process! I got scheduled for the surgery a week after I called, had my post-op and got cleared, and then was ready to go. The Dr. explained everything step by step so I knew what to expect and even played my favorite music during the procedure. It’s an awkward experience, but it goes so quickly and they talk you through the whole thing. Everything post-op has been seamless as well! Best decision I’ve made!”
— Elyse L.
Whether you’re dealing with moderate or extreme farsightedness, our team is dedicated to helping you achieve life-changing results, just like Elyse.
Your Next Step: Take the LASIK Candidacy Quiz
Blurry vision may just mean you need a prescription update—or it could signal a condition that requires specialized care. Either way, the first step is simple.
Take our free LASIK Candidacy Questionnaire
Call our office at (865) 584-0905
Visit https://ccteyes.com/lasik to explore your options
At Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun, we’re proud to serve patients throughout Knoxville and East Tennessee with cutting-edge technology, decades of experience, and a passion for personalized care.
Better vision—and a better life—could be just a click away.