Corrective lenses (eyeglasses or contacts) have been the traditional way to treat refractive errors like farsightedness. However, they are notoriously inconvenient, uncomfortable, and not easy to maintain. They can also be expensive, as you need to change them regularly. If you’ve been living with farsightedness (hyperopia) for a while now and you’re looking for a
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Refractive Surgery: What Is It and Why Should You Consider It?
If you’re living with a refractive vision problem (e.g., astigmatism, nearsightedness, or farsightedness), a refractive surgery could be a life-changing solution that can give you the freedom to do many things you previously couldn’t without reliance on corrective lenses. Read on to learn more about refractive surgery: what it is and why it could be
Read MoreAre You at Risk of Myopia? What Should You Do?
Myopia, also referred to as nearsightedness, is a common vision problem, which affects roughly 30 percent of the U.S. population. Myopia occurs when either the eyeball axis is too long or the clear front cover of the eye (cornea) is too curved, causing light rays to bend incorrectly. As a result, distant objects appear blurry.
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