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Common Eyesight Conditions
Many people deal with the following common conditions that compromise eyesight:
- Hyperopia (farsightedness)
- Myopia (nearsightedness)
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia (need for bifocal or multifocal lenses)
During your comprehensive eye exam, we will detect and monitor these conditions. We have many corrective solutions to choose from, and will help you find the one that works best for you and your lifestyle.
Contact us or browse our site to learn more about your options!
Hyperopia
Hyperopia (far-sightedness) is caused by a shorter eye or flatter cornea. With this condition, light entering the eye focuses behind, instead of on, the retina. Individuals affected by hyperopia will usually have trouble focusing on objects close by, and may also be unable to focus at a distance.
Symptoms may include
- Blurry vision
- Headaches
- Eye strain
- Difficulty reading or focusing on any objects close by
If you suspect you may have hyperopia, contact us to schedule a comprehensive eye exam today!
Myopia
Myopia (near-sightedness) is caused by a longer eye or steeper cornea. With this condition, light entering the eye focuses in front of, instead of on, the retina. Individuals affected by myopia can usually focus on objects close by, but are unable to focus at a distance.
Symptoms may include
- Blurry vision
- Headaches
- Eye strain
- Difficulty focusing on distant objects
If you suspect you may have myopia, contact us to schedule a comprehensive eye exam today!
Astigmatism
A normal cornea is round like a basketball, so that when light enters the eye, it hits one point and results in clear vision. Astigmatism is caused when an eye is shaped like a football. In this case, light entering the eye hits several points of the retina, causing blurred vision. Astigmatism often occurs together with hyperopia (far-sightedness) or myopia (near-sightedness).
Symptoms may include
- Blurry or distorted vision
- Headaches
- Eye strain, discomfort, or irritation
- Fatigue
If you suspect you may have astigmatism, contact us to schedule a comprehensive eye exam today!
Presbyopia
When the natural lens of our eye is healthy, it is flexible and thickens when we need to change our focus from distant objects to objects up close. As we age, this lens loses its flexibility, so that we are unable to change focus as easily. Most people begin to notice this around age 40.
Symptoms may include
- Blurry vision when changing focus or when reading fine print
- Eye strain
If you suspect you may have presbyopia, contact us to schedule a comprehensive eye exam today!
