Your sense of sight allows you to see the world in all its beauty and color. However, it can be frightening when something goes wrong with your vision. Whether it’s a sudden onset of blurry vision or a gradual decline in acuity, vision problems can have a significant impact on your life. In this article,
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Myopia and Nearsightedness: Are They Different?
Nearsightedness is a common vision condition that negatively affects your ability to see distant objects clearly. The medical term for nearsightedness is in fact myopia. Contrast this with presbyopia, or hyperopia, which is farsightedness – and which many more people have. The best way to remember the distinction is to align the names with being
Read MoreHow an Eye Doctor Can Help with Sun Damage
Each time you laze in the sun without eye protection, you’re putting yourself at risk for a condition referred to as photokeratitis. Commonly known as “sunburned eyes,” photokeratitis causes damage to the clear portion of your eye (cornea) and the clear tissue that covers the white part of your eye and the inside of your
Read MorePRK Surgery: What to Expect
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)—a precursor of LASIK eye surgery—is done to treat mild to moderate refractive vision problems: astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. The main difference between the two procedures is that PRK involves removing only the outermost layer of the cornea (epithelium), which will naturally regenerate within several days. If you’re tired of wearing contacts or
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