Astigmatism is a treatable eye condition that causes blurry and distorted vision. This common eye condition is caused when someone has an eye shape that is not perfectly round. The refractive error that occurs can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses and surgery.
Why?
Astigmatism is a natural and common issue caused when someone has a cornea shape that is not sphere shaped. When light enters an oval shaped cornea it creates multiple focal points in the back of the eye which causes blurred and distorted vision.
Diagnosing Astigmatism
Astigmatism is diagnosed as part of thorough eye exam. During your eye exam your eye doctor will measure your cornea and see how light enters your eye to see if you are suffering from astigmatism.
Treatment
Majority of astigmatisms can be corrected with properly prescribed eyeglasses and contact lenses. Specialty lenses like soft toric lenses are weighted to allow your doctor to correct for astigmatism.
Refractive surgery is also an option. The shape of the cornea can be corrected with laser eye surgery. Other surgery options may be available for your astigmatism. Before considering refractive surgery explore all of your options and ensure you have a healthy eyes and no other retina, cornea, or eye health concerns.
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Hyperopia or farsightedness is common eye problem that causes blurred vision. When you are farsighted objects close up can appear out of focus.
Hyperopia typically starts in early child and can be hard to detect in children. Children that do not show interest in reading, rub their eyes frequently or have headaches may want to have their eye’s checked.
Why?
Hyperopia is a normal eye condition and rarely caused by disease or other conditions. Often times you will see farsightedness passed from parents to children.
Hyperopia is caused by an eye that is oval shaped where the cornea is not curved enough or where the lens is sitting farther back in the eye. This variation causes light entering the eye to be focused behind the retina rather than directly on it.
As you age you may notice your vision changing and losing the ability to focus this is a common condition called presbyopia.
Diagnosing Hyperopia and Farsightedness
During a normal eye exam your doctor will determine if you are far sighted and to what degree to ensure you get the right prescription.
Treatment Options
Eyeglass and contacts are the most common treatment needed for farsightedness. Typically a single vision lens is needed to correct your vision.
Surgery is also an option to reduce farsighted. There are several options such as LASIK and artificial lens implants. Many doctors consider 20/40 vision as a satisfactory result for such procedures. Before considering refractive surgery explore all of your options and ensure you have a healthy eyes and no other retina, cornea, or eye health concerns.
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Myopia or nearsightedness is a common eye problem that causes blurred vision. When you are nearsighted objects in the distance can appear out of focus.
Nearsighted
Myopia typically start in early childhood and change as someone continue to grow into their late teen and early twenties. This can result frequent vision changes and new eye prescriptions.
Watch for children who squint to see things in the distance like blackboard, movies, or TV. Early detection can help with education, social and athletic activities.
Why?
Myopia is normal eye condition typically caused by normal change of the shape of the eyeball and sometimes by changes the cornea or lens of the eye.
These changes of shape result in light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on the retina.
Diagnosing Myopia and Nearsightedness
During a normal eye exam your doctor will determine if you are near sighted and to what degree to ensure you get the right prescription
Treatment Options
Eyeglasses and contacts are the most common treatment needed for nearsightedness. Typically a single vision lens is needed to correct your vision.
Surgery is also an option to reduce nearsightedness. There are several options such as LASIK and artificial lens implants. Many doctors consider 20/40 vision as a satisfactory result for such procedures. Before considering refractive surgery explore all of your options and ensure you have a healthy eyes and no other retina, cornia, or eye health concerns.
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Lasik is the most common type of refractive eye surgery. Refraction surgery changes the shape of your cornea to reduce the need for eye glasses or corrective lenses.
Lasik Surgery can be used to treat different vision issues like: Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism, and Presbyopia.
Risks
Lasik surgery can be expensive due to ongoing vision changes in your eye and may require additional surgeries similar to new prescriptions over time. Some of the risk include:
Someone considering refractive surgery should have no other eye health problems and other health conditions may increase your risks of problems during surgery.
Dr. Jamison recommends that you receive at least two consultations before choosing a surgery center. Most clinics will offer a free consultation. Annual eye exams are important to monitor health and any changes in your vision.
Cataracts are clouding of the lens inside the eye. As your lens continues to grow with age it can begin to yellow and is typically noticed when someone gets to older ages.
Symptoms:
Cloudy Vision that can appear Milky
Lack of color and contract
Reduced Clarity of Vision
Hard Time with Glare
Types and Causes
Age is the most common cause of Cataracts. Lens proteins break down over time and build up in your lens which cause cloudy build up and vision problems.
UV light has been shown to cause cataracts and increase risk of cataracts later on in life. Using sunglasses has shown to slow the development of cataracts later on in life.
Genetics is considered as a strong component of the development of cataracts. You may be at higher risks due to family history.
Treatment
Surgery is recommended for cataracts. The lens is removed and replaced with a plastic foldable lens. This is an outpatient surgery that can be performed with local anesthesia.
Regular eye exams after surgery are important to monitor eye health.
Eye infections can be caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses. Eye infections can invade your eye and surrounding areas. The most well knows eye infection is pink eye or conjunctivitis.
Symptoms
Pain
Itching
Dry Eyes
Blurry Vision
Swelling
Eye Gunk / Discharge
Watery Eyes
Causes and Types of Eye Infections
Eye infections are typically viral, fungal or bacterial.
– Pink Eye or conjunctivitis – This is a common and highly contagious eye infection that is common among children. This is transmitted through contact and can quickly spread through classrooms and work places.
– Keratitis – which can be viral and fungal.
– Acanthamoeba Keratitis – This is a parasite that can cause loss of vision. Contact lens wearers are at increased risk and should observe safety tips like not swimming with contact and or disinfecting contact lenses immediately after.
– Endophthalmitis – This is an eye infection that has penetrated into the eye. Endophthalmitis can lead to blindness without treatment with antibiotics. This can occur with an eye injury including complications from eye surgery.
Contact Lens wearers are at increased risk of eye infections and should follow proper contact lens care and manufacture instructions to reduce risk.
Treatment
Anytime you suspect an eye infection you should always visit your eye doctor for a medical eye exam. Medical eye exams are typically covered by health insurance even if you do not have vision insurance.
If you wear contacts you should wear normal glasses until you see your eye doctor.
Bacterial eye infections are typically treatable and clear up easily with antibiotic eye drops, ointments and compresses.
Viral eye infection typically are typically treated with steroid cream or drop to reduce inflammation. Viral infections can require time to resolve.
Your doctor should create a treatment plan specific to your condition including follow up appointments. If you condition worsens or changes contact your eye doctor immediately.
Prevention
Avoid contact with people with red eye including sharing towels and bedding with family with an eye infection.
Avoid touching your eye without washing your hands first.
Contact lens care and safety.
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