View Full Version : How to reduce my diopters.
ksharlandjiev
May 31, 2010, 12:19 PM
Hi to all. I'm wondering is there some computer program, which can reduce my diopter. I'm short sighted. Thanks.
ChihuahuaMomma
Jun 2, 2010, 07:15 PM
No. There are no magic programs to diagnose and cure people. You must get a yearly or bi-yearly exam and get correction. Whether that be contacts, glasses, surgery or vision therapy.
IDOC21
Jun 10, 2010, 05:55 PM
No majic bullet here. You have three options:
Prelex (pre-emptive cataract surgery)... not even an option for anyone younger than ~55 and costs about $12,000.
LASIK or PRK. i.e. laser surgery. You must be older than 18 with two consecutive years of a stable Rx. Cost: plan for $4,000 for both eyes
Orthokeratology: overnight contact lens wear. Sounds strange but is effective. This works well for teens and prevents myopic progression. Not available everywhere and plan on about $1,000 for fitting and lenses.
Note: none of these procedures are covered by insurance (vision or major medical)