The outcomes are far more positive for patients with low amounts of nearsightedness. It is important that you understand the presbyopic or reading portion of your visual problem cannot currently be treated. Most professionals will not treat people under the age of 20. If you are in your 50s and have a distance vision problem treatment may be available, but don't expect to get rid of your reading glasses. It is not for everyone.
Vision is corrected by reshaping the inner corneal bed of the eye.
This is done by removing a very thin layer of tissue from the front surface of the eye called the cornea - placing the lens power of your glasses on the cornea. Persons being treated remain remarkably comfortable though the entire procedure, requiring only a few anesthetic drops in the eye to ensure a virtually pain-free procedure that takes only minutes. No needles are used and with current technology there is very little discomfort after the procedure. That depends on whether you have your eyes done one at a time or both together. You would have to be professionally examined to determine what is best for you.