Strabismus, or crossed eyes, is an eye condition that can cause sufferers to experience reduced binocular function in addition to problems with depth perception and visual space orientation. Those suffering from strabismus are generally unable to align both eyes appropriately, causing one to turn inward or outward without the other…
Published: 2015-12-15Read ArticleAn unfortunate side effect of aging, presbyopia refers to a condition that all adults over the age of 45 will eventually experience. When your eye’s crystalline lens ages, it becomes less flexible, which negatively affects focus and can make it increasingly difficult for you to perform everyday tasks such as…
Published: 2015-12-15Read ArticleMyopia, or nearsightedness, is a common genetic eye condition that is frequently discovered during adolescence. People with myopia tend to have little trouble seeing objects up close. However, they often struggle to clearly see objects that are further away, and they instead see these items as distorted or particularly blurry.…
Published: 2015-12-15Read ArticleLasik surgery is a laser-involved refractive surgery used for the treatment of various eye conditions, among them astigmatism, myopia and hyperopia. It is often used to correct common eye problems and reduce a patient’s reliance on glasses or contact lenses. Lasik surgery is fast and minimally invasive. If you undergo…
Published: 2015-12-15Read ArticleHyperopia, or farsightedness, is a common eye condition that is typically uncovered during routine eye exams. Those suffering from hyperopia tend to have trouble clearly seeing objects close to them, however they are generally able to see items further in the distance clearly and without squinting. Hyperopia occurs when light…
Published: 2015-12-15Read Article