Category: Refractive Disorders

Refractive Disorders

Astigmatism

A normal cornea — the clear front covering of your eye — has a round curve, like a basketball. However, many people have an irregularly
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Types of Refractive Surgery

There are several types of refractive surgery available to correct vision problems caused by refractive errors, including: LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) Custom or bladeless
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Myopia

Myopia, or nearsightedness, means that your eyes can see close objects clearly but struggle to see things in the distance. Nearly 30 percent of Americans
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Presbyopia

Somewhere around the age of 40, most people’s eyes lose the ability to focus on close-up objects. This condition is called presbyopia. You may start
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