The methodology, and complications are the same for the treatment of hyperopia as they are for myopia. However, the success rate with hyperopia is not quite as good as with myopia because it is easier to flatten the cornea of the eye than it is to steepen it. An even higher percentage of hyperopic patients are happy with their vision as they are better able to see at all distances. To qualify for laser treatment of farsightedness, patients must be at least 21 years of age with between 1 and 6 units of hyperopia. There should also be little or no astigmatism.
Many patients notice an improvement immediately after the laser treatment.
In those cases, generally there is gradual improvement for the first one to two months following the procedure. Although the speed of visual recovery depends on personal healing patterns, most patients notice dramatic visual results within the first few days following their procedure. Patients generally can return to work within a day or two after laser vision correction. Patients are advised to sleep as much as possible during the first 12 hours post-op. This minimizes blinking and allows the eyes to rest.