Early childhood is an exciting time for both kids and parents. Kids spend their days discovering the world by reading (or rather looking at pictures while you read to them), playing games, jumping, running, crawling and rolling around. Parents get to rediscover the wonder of the world through their cild’s eyes. You want your preschooler […]
There is a large variety of vision-related disabilities. One of the most prevalent forms of vision problems is hyperopia, more commonly known as farsightedness. Learning how to improve farsightedness naturally can help those with eye-related issues maintain their vision. Those inflicted with farsightedness usually have no trouble seeing objects at a distance but have issues […]
The names of eye conditions can sometimes be confusing, not to mention completely baffling when it comes to understanding what each condition means. Your eye doctor may have diagnosed you with one, but what does it mean? When it comes to nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, most people aren’t quite sure of the differences. If you’re […]
Farsightedness is a very common eye problem in today’s society. Typical treatment for this condition includes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and corrective laser surgery. All of these treatment options have been successful in helping millions of people overcome their vision problems. However, the problem with traditional treatments is that they do not address the actual source […]
Farsightedness is a fairly common ailment, especially as we age. Farsightedness, or hyperopia, makes it hard (and even impossible, in some cases) for your eyes to focus upon up-close objects. Similar to how cars must shift gears when driving up a hill, our eyes need added power when viewing things up close. If our eyes, […]
If you’re new to the world of vision troubles and have just been diagnosed as being either farsighted or nearsighted, you’ve probably got some questions about what your diagnosis means. First of all, what’s the difference between the two conditions? It can be difficult to know what questions to ask your eye doctor when you […]
Are you tired of squinting to read the menu at a restaurant? Or when reading the incoming text messages from your kids? You’re not alone; between 5-10 percent of Americans suffer from this eye condition. Not being able to see things in front of you clearly is inconvenient and irritating. Luckily, you don’t have to […]
Are you tired of realizing you forgot your reading glasses at home and now you can’t read the menu? What about squinting to read the new text message on your phone? Losing your close-up vision can be frustrating. You’re not alone. Most people start to notice their near vision starts to get less clear and […]
What does it mean to have “normal” eyes? Typically, having normally shaped eyes mean that the cornea, which is the clear, outer window of your eye, curves equally in vertical and horizontal directions. These directions resemble the patterns of the stitches on a baseball. However, if you have astigmatism, your eyes won’t have that shape. […]
Refractive errors are possibly the most common eye conditions among children and adults alike. It isn’t all that unlikely that some people suffer from more than one refractive error at the same time. Doctors usually use glasses to fix refractive errors. Often, doctors prescribe glasses without much explanation. If they’ll fix your eyesight, why ask […]
