Whether you were born nearsighted or you’ve reached the age where you stash reading glasses all over the house, the possibility ditching eyewear or contacts altogether holds considerable appeal.
Today, you can choose from a variety of surgical procedures to reduce your dependence on corrective lenses. Robert Filer, M.D., a Mills-Peninsula Medical Center ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon, describes options and limitations for improving your eyesight with surgery.