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    Understanding Myopia, Hyperopia and Astigmatism

    Over 2.2 billion people worldwide have a vision impairment. Refractive errors are among the most common causes, and many can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses or laser vision correction.

    2.2B

    People Affected

    40%

    Indians Myopic

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    Myopia (Nearsightedness) โ€” The Epidemic

    Myopia has increased 66% since 1971. Screen time, indoor lifestyles, and genetics all play a role.

    • โœ“Affects 30-40% of adults in India
    • โœ“Caused by an elongated eyeball or steep cornea
    • โœ“LASIK corrects up to -10.00 diopters
    • โœ“Night driving difficulty is a common early sign
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    Hyperopia (Farsightedness)

    Struggle to read your phone but see road signs? You may have hyperopia.

    • โœ“Affects about 10% of the global population
    • โœ“Often present from birth
    • โœ“LASIK can correct up to +5.00 diopters
    • โœ“Causes eye strain, headaches, and difficulty concentrating
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    Astigmatism โ€” The Misunderstood Condition

    Astigmatism means your cornea is shaped more like a football than a basketball.

    • โœ“Present in nearly 1 in 3 people
    • โœ“Often occurs alongside myopia or hyperopia
    • โœ“Modern toric and topography-guided LASIK treats it precisely
    • โœ“Contoura Vision maps 22,000 points for correction

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    Ishika
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