See without glasses through apps?

More and more apps promise "Life without glasses"
For the ill-sighted, glasses and contact lenses are usually a burden. They fog in winter, interfere with sports or irritate the eyes. Many today are aware of the surgical options that make visual aids redundant. But is it easier? Yes, say at least the more and more providers of computer programs, apps and Sehtrainigs. They promise improvements by a few diopters, some even that the glasses are completely unnecessary. There is no scientific evidence for the effectiveness of such training.

Save eye aids with apps? Is that possible? We interviewed experts. Image: Kadmy - fotolia

"Eye training does not hurt the eyes," says ophthalmologist Dr. med. Robert Loblich from the Artemis Eye Clinic Frankfurt. "However, experience has shown that it is not possible to improve dioptric numbers over the long term." Many scientific studies that have examined various propagated methods to improve presbyopia literacy over the past 50 years have not produced any measurable results. At least a short-term positive effect after training can already set in. Most methods of alleged amelioration are based on relaxation techniques. Those affected may feel better and relax. That can also improve your vision for a moment. "The fact that well-rested eyes see better is scientifically proven," adds dr. Add to that. Many presbyters know the phenomenon from their own experience. With the onset of presbyopia, the reading ability is limited for the time being mostly only in the tired state. Who is relaxed and well rested, can usually still read well without glasses. Relaxation techniques take advantage of these techniques. But they can not make reading glasses superfluous.

So anyone looking for a sustainable alternative to glasses and contact lenses, is not really around an operation around. The most commonly used method is the laser eye correction that ophthalmologists have been using safely and reliably for over 20 years in Germany. In the so-called LASIK method, ophthalmologists use the laser to grind a few thousandths of a millimeter inside the cornea, thus correcting the ametropia. The painless procedure is recommended for myopia to -10, farsightedness to 3 and astigmatism to -4 dioptres. "If you are already suffering from presbyopia and would like to have it repaired as well, multifocal lenses or special laser corrections are an option", adds dr. Commendable. It is also important to seek advice from an experienced doctor who offers various procedures and has many years of experience. (Pm)