[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/can-laser-eye-surgery-fix-short-sightedness\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/can-laser-eye-surgery-fix-short-sightedness\/","headline":"Can laser eye surgery fix short sightedness?","name":"Can laser eye surgery fix short sightedness?","description":"Can laser eye surgery fix short sightedness? Yes \u2014 and it\u2019s one of the most common reasons people choose to have it. Learn more in our latest blog.\r\n","datePublished":"2025-07-07","dateModified":"2025-07-07","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/author\/myeyeclinic\/#Person","name":"My Eye Clinic","url":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/author\/myeyeclinic\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8387103c2072d667018bc0a76890e72a3a28b15f0cb4d824dadcb29a5e8e13d3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8387103c2072d667018bc0a76890e72a3a28b15f0cb4d824dadcb29a5e8e13d3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"My Eye Clinic Gosforth","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Retina-Sticky-Header-Logo-v2-166x120-Rob-Boyce-My-Eye-Clinic-Newcastle.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Retina-Sticky-Header-Logo-v2-166x120-Rob-Boyce-My-Eye-Clinic-Newcastle.jpg","width":167,"height":122}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/can-laser-eye-surgery-fix-short-sightedness-Rob-Boyce-My-Eye-Clinic-Newcastle.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/can-laser-eye-surgery-fix-short-sightedness-Rob-Boyce-My-Eye-Clinic-Newcastle.jpg","height":534,"width":950},"url":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/can-laser-eye-surgery-fix-short-sightedness\/","about":["Laser Eye Surgery"],"wordCount":361,"articleBody":"Can laser eye surgery fix short sightedness?If you can see up close but struggle with things in the distance, like road signs or TV screens, you may be short-sighted.This is also called myopia. And it\u2019s one of the most common reasons people choose laser eye surgery.The good news? Laser eye surgery is very effective at correcting short sightedness.In this blog, we\u2019ll explain:What myopia isHow laser surgery corrects itWho is suitableWhat results you can expectWhat is short sightedness (myopia)?Myopia means your eye focuses light in front of the retina.This happens when:Your eye is longer than averageThe cornea is too curvedAs a result, distant objects appear blurry.How does laser eye surgery correct it?Laser eye surgery gently reshapes your cornea to flatten it.This moves the focal point back so light focuses on the retina \u2014 giving you clearer distance vision.Procedures like LASIK, LASEK and TransPRK are all designed to achieve this. The best option depends on your prescription, corneal thickness and lifestyle.How effective is it?Laser surgery is highly effective for myopia \u2014 especially if your prescription is mild or moderate.Most people achieve 20\/20 vision or better. Many say they can drive, exercise and travel without worrying about glasses or contacts.Who is suitable?You may be suitable for laser eye surgery if:You're over 21Your prescription hasn\u2019t changed in the last yearYou don\u2019t have other eye problems (like keratoconus or glaucoma)You\u2019re in good general healthWe\u2019ll do a detailed eye scan and vision check to confirm.Can it fix very high prescriptions?Yes \u2014 but the higher the prescription, the more we need to assess corneal thickness and healing potential.If laser eye surgery isn\u2019t suitable, we may recommend alternatives like implantable contact lenses.How long do results last?Laser correction is permanent, but your eyes can still change as you age.For most people, clear distance vision lasts many years. Some may need reading glasses later in life (usually around age 45+).Want to know if laser surgery can fix your short sightedness?Take our suitability self-test today."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Can laser eye surgery fix short sightedness?","item":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/can-laser-eye-surgery-fix-short-sightedness\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]