High myopia (severe short-sightedness) can make patients highly dependent on thick glasses or contact lenses.

For patients with high prescriptions, standard laser vision correction procedures may not always be the most suitable option.

At The Eye Clinic, Dr Cheryl Lee provides advanced vision correction assessments for patients with high myopia, including EVO Implantable Contact Lens (ICL) surgery.

What Is High Myopia?

High myopia generally refers to severe short-sightedness more than -6 Dioptres (600 degrees) where distant objects appear blurred without visual correction.

Patients with high myopia may experience:

• thick glasses

• contact lens intolerance

• visual distortion

• difficulty with daily activities

Vision Correction Options for High Myopia

Treatment options may include:

• laser vision correction

• EVO Implantable Contact Lens surgery

• lens-based procedures in selected patients

Patients with very high prescriptions or thin corneas may be better suited for EVO ICL.

Compare the different options here

Why EVO ICL Is Important for High Myopia

EVO ICL is particularly useful for patients with:

• moderate to very high myopia

• thin corneas

• dry eyes

• unsuitable corneal measurements for LASIK

Because the cornea is preserved, the structural integrity of the eye is maintained.

Personalised Surgical Planning

Careful assessment is essential in patients with high myopia.

Dr Cheryl Lee provides personalised refractive planning based on:

• corneal thickness

• eye anatomy -retinal and glaucoma assessment

• dry eye status

• long-term visual goals

FAQ

Can LASIK treat high myopia?

Some patients with high myopia may not be suitable for LASIK due to corneal limitations.

Lasik works by thinning the cornea.The higher the myopia , the more the cornea has to be thinned so the light can focus further back in a long eye.

Watch this video to understand what myopia is.

Is ICL better for severe myopia?

Yes .EVO ICL is commonly used for patients with moderate to high myopia and provides important advantages in suitable patients as the cornea integrity is preserved

Is high myopia dangerous?

High myopia definitely increases the risks of eye conditions like floaters, retinal detachment , glaucoma and cataracts and regular ophthalmic monitoring is important.