Hyperopia in children
Hyperopia in children is a refractive error that occurs because the anteroposterior axis of the eye is short, causing the image of an object located at infinity to be projected behind the retina. Hyperopia is physiological, meaning that all individuals are born with hyperopia. It naturally corrects itself as the eye grows. Children, with their […]
Dry eyes upon awakening: understanding and alleviating nighttime dry eye
“Dry eyes can be a significant nuisance. While they can be felt at any time of the day, many people experience greater discomfort at night, resulting in interrupted sleep and discomfort upon waking and opening their eyes. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the topic of dry eyes upon awakening and how to understand […]
Children and Strabismus
By: Anthony Tangeman Strabismus, also known as crossed eyes or wandering eyes, is a vision condition caused by a muscular imbalance in the eyes. This imbalance prevents both eyes from aligning properly in order to focus on an object. One eye, and sometimes both eyes, will turn away in some direction from the object. In […]
Children and Amblyopia
By: Anthony Tangeman Amblyopia, or “lazy eye,” is a common vision condition. Among children, it is more common than every other child vision problem combined and sometimes can be difficult to see. If left undetected and unattended it may cause permanent loss of vision. Because of this, it is important to understand what amblyopia is, […]
What Is Astigmatism?
By: Anthony Tangeman Many people are frightened when their optician tells them they have astigmatism. While astigmatism is a fairly common vision condition, people often do not know what it actually is. Astigmatism is one of the causes of blurry vision that occurs due to unequal curvature of the eye. Essentially, an eye with astigmatism […]
3 Types of Vision Problems Glasses Can Solve
By Michael Walach – Bio Our eyes allow us see by taking in light and processing it into signals to our brains. The light is refracted (bent) by the eyes in this process. If the refraction is not perfect, then our vision is impaired. There are three types of eye refraction errors: myopia (nearsighted) hyperopia (farsighted) […]
Symptoms of Child Vision Problem
By Michael Walach – Bio Vision problems with children can be broken into three types – mild, serious, and very serious. Here are the visible symptoms for each type. Mild Problems: If you notice any of the symptoms below, you should mention it to your doctor on your next visit. Head tilted – may be an […]