Astigmatism
Astigmatism
Conditions | May 13, 2020
A common imperfection in the eye’s curvature. With astigmatism, the front surface of the eye or the lens, inside the eye, is curved differently in one direction than the other much like the shape of a rugby ball. A common symptom is blurry vision or shadows arounds objects and letters. Treatments include prescription eyeglasses or […]
Cataract
Conditions | May 13, 2020
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. Most cataracts are related to aging but can also occur due to injury or disease. For people who have cataracts, seeing through cloudy lenses is a bit like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Cataracts are very common in […]
Presbyopia
Conditions | May 13, 2020
Presbyopia (which literally means “aging eye”) is an age-related eye condition that makes it more difficult to see very close. Most presbyopes describe blurred near vision when reading, sewing or working at the computer. When you are young, the lens in your eye is soft and flexible. The lens of the eye changes its shape […]
Hyperopia
Conditions | May 13, 2020
Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, is a common type of refractive error where distant objects may be seen more clearly than objects that are near. However, people experience hyperopia differently. Some people may not notice any problems with their vision, especially when they are young. For people with significant hyperopia, vision can be blurry for […]
Myopia
Conditions | May 13, 2020
Myopia is the medical term for nearsightedness. People with myopia see objects more clearly when they are close to the eye, while distant objects appear blurred or fuzzy. Reading and close-up work may be clear, but distance vision is blurry.
Glaucoma
Conditions | May 13, 2020
Glaucoma, also known as the “silent thief of sight” is a condition that causes damage to your eye’s optic nerve and gets worse over time. It’s often linked to a buildup of pressure inside your eye. Glaucoma tends to be inherited and may not show up until later in life. The increased pressure, called intraocular pressure, can damage the […]