It would seem that everyone struggling with seeing things far from them would have the same medical factors at play. But in reality, there are two very different types of farsightedness, and how they are addressed varies. You deserve clear vision. We can help. With 135+ locations and over...
The main types of amblyopia are refractive, strabismic, visual deprivation, and occlusion. Refractive amblyopia This happens when vision problems such asfarsightedness(hyperopia),nearsightedness(myopia), or astigmatism (unusually shaped cornea or lens) aren't corrected, leading to problems seeing. You...
What is myopia and how does it affect vision? What are the treatment options for adults and children? Find out in this comprehensive guide.
When it comes to vision loss awareness, many Americans may be a little nearsighted. A recent survey showed nearly half of American adults worry more about going blind than losing their memory, or their ability to walk or hear. Yet almost 30% of those surveyed admitted to not getting their ...
5 common causes of amblyopia Refractive errors:Are corrected with glasses or contacts. If they are not treated, the brain may begin to rely more on the stronger eye. Nearsightedness(Having trouble seeing far away) Farsightedness(Having trouble seeing things up close) ...
Making sense of myopia (nearsightedness) Myopia is a common eye problem that impacts distance vision. People with myopia are able to view things clearly when they are close, but struggle to see things that are far away, such as the white board in a classroom or the signs on a highway....
Strabismus or cross eyes can be treated and corrected with corrective lenses, surgery, or a combination of the two. Glasses are usually the first answer to correcting cross eyes in children as sometimes, it can be caused by farsightedness. Amblyopia or lazy eye usually develops because of stra...
If you’re having any of the symptoms of nearsightedness, make an appointment for a regular eye exam with your eye doctor. Children’s vision can change drastically as they age. Doctors typically screen vision at yearly physical screenings from birth through adolescence. Once you reach your 20...
Art. XI. A Trealise on the Eye. Containing Discoveries of the Causes of Far and Near Sightedness, and of the Affections of the Retina, with Remarks on the Use of Medicines as Substitutes for Spectacles.An abstract is unavailable. This article is available as a PDF only....
Roger: Reading a lot as a child causes nearsightedness― difficulty seeing things at a distance. Louise: I disagree. Any correlation between nearsightedness and reading results from the fact that children who have trouble seeing things at a distance are likeliest to prefer those activities, such...