Astigmatism is a common eye condition which can cause the patient to view objects at any distance as blurry, distorted or wavy. It often leads to an unclear superimposed second image. Astigmatism is a secondary vision error often found in combination with myopia and hyperopia… Astigmatism is caused by an imperfectly shaped cornea. Normally, the […]
Eye Conditions
Presbyopia
Often referred to as the “aging eye condition”, presbyopia is a vision error that results in the inability to focus up close objects. Presbyopia is commonly combined with other vision errors such as: hyperopia (farsightedness), myopia (nearsightedness), and astigmatism. It is a common type of vision disorder that occurs with age. Causes of Presbyopia Presbyopia […]
Flashes & Floaters
Small specks or clouds moving within your field of vision are referred to as floaters. Floaters can appear as little dots, circles, lines, clouds, or other different shapes. Flashing lights or lightning streaks are called flashes. Almost like the “stars” seen when one is hit in the eye or on the head, flashes can appear […]
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
Also known as farsightedness, hyperopia is a vision error that may cause distant objects to appear more clearly than objects that are near. However, hyperopia can be experienced differently depending on the person. For example, a severe case of hyperopia can cause both distance and near objects to be blurry. Causes of Hyperopia Hyperopia is […]
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Also known as nearsightedness, myopia is a type of vision error that causes close objects to appear clearly, and distant objects to appear blurry. Causes of Myopia In a myopic eye, the eyeball is usually too long from front to back. As a result, light rays focus at a point in front of the retina, […]
