Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is an extremely common vision condition that causes objects to appear blurry the further they get from the eye. However, it’s about much more than vision problems—myopia increases the risk of all kinds of eye conditions and diseases later in life. So if you or your child are diagnosed with […]
LASIK has been successful at treating astigmatism for those who are good candidates for the surgery. […]
It’s not uncommon for myopia and astigmatism to occur together, but their only relation is that they are both refractive errors. […]
If you notice that your child is having difficulty seeing distant objects, squinting, or complaining of headaches or eye strain, they may be suffering from myopia. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common eye condition that can affect both children and adults. Myopia control methods, such as glasses, multifocal contact lenses, Ortho-K, and atropine […]
If you have myopia, also known as nearsightedness, you might wonder if your children will inherit the condition. Your child will have many eye exams as they grow up, and knowing what signs and symptoms to look out for is vital to protecting their eye health. Your child’s eyesight is not something you take for […]
The increase in screen time can cause many problems, including myopia or nearsightedness. […]
Nearsightedness is when you can see objects that are closer to your face better than those that are far away. Farsightedness is the opposite. You can see far-away objects better than close-up ones. […]
Myopia or nearsightedness is a common vision condition and can be diagnosed by your optometrist during an eye exam. Most people are familiar with traditional methods of fixing nearsightedness, such as glasses or contact lenses. Standard prescription lenses help patients experience improved vision but don’t treat the condition. Myopia control uses methods to prevent myopia […]
Blurred vision can occur for many different reasons and it can be really uncomfortable. Blurred vision can also be a sign of a natural refractive error, eye strain from staring at a screen, or a migraine. If your vision is normally clear and has just suddenly become blurred, you should seek immediate medical attention. Is […]
No matter what stage of life you’re in—maintaining a consistent schedule with your optometrist is always important. Whether you’re just getting a routine eye exam or getting fitted for contact lenses, taking care of your eyes is essential. Maintaining consistency with your optometrist is also essential to treat eye conditions like myopia. But, what is […]
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