PRK may be used to correct nearsightedness and astigmatism at the same time.

Phakic intraocular lenses are new devices used to correct nearsightedness.

But they lost their bid for the right to perform what is expected to be a highly lucrative new procedure: laser surgery to correct nearsightedness.

Glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery can correct nearsightedness.

Several types of contact lenses are available to correct nearsightedness.

Laser surgery to correct nearsightedness is an elective procedure.

Corneal ring implants appear to be very effective for correcting mild nearsightedness.

But now, the implants are being used in Europe to correct nearsightedness in younger people.

Soft lenses that correct both nearsightedness and astigmatism are available.

Intended to correct nearsightedness, the procedure can now treat farsightedness as well.