NEARSIGHTEDNESS AND FARSIGHTEDNESS: SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT
Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, affects as much as 41.6 percent of the US population between the ages of 12 and 54. It is a condition in which the sufferer has blurry vision when trying to see objects that are far away. The blurry vision is caused by the eyeball, which should be round, taking an oval shape and thereby affecting the way light focuses on the retina.
Symptoms of Nearsightedness
The symptoms of this condition can include a blurry vision that makes it difficult to see road signs until they are close up. Those that are nearsighted also report eye strain and squinting while driving or participating in sports.
Diagnosis and Treatment for Nearsightedness
In order to properly diagnose nearsightedness, an eye exam should be scheduled with licensed eye doctors at our vision center. Once a diagnosis has been made, the next step is to determine a treatment plan such as corrective lenses or glasses. In rare cases, if the nearsightedness is caused by another condition, such as diabetes, the patient may require surgery to correct the blurry vision.
What is Farsightedness?
Farsightedness, also known as hyperopia or hypermetropia, is as common as nearsightedness but affects the person's vision differently. In farsightedness, people are able to see objects far away very clearly but have trouble seeing objects close up. With this condition, driving and participating in sports are easy but watching television or working on a computer may present challenges due to blurry vision and discomfort.
Symptoms of Farsightedness
The symptoms of this condition are the same as those for nearsightedness because of the stress that can be placed on the body daily. Sufferers complain of headaches, eye strain, and blurry vision.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Farsightedness
As with nearsightedness, the shape of the eye has been changed, affecting the way light is used in the eye. To correct this condition, licensed optometrists must examine the patient and perform the necessary tests to diagnose the issue as hyperopia. Once the diagnosis has been made, a treatment plan can be decided on. Most of the time, this treatment plan is as simple as prescribing glasses or corrective lenses that work differently than those prescribed for nearsightedness.
Contact Our Optometrists for More Information Today!
Eye care is an essential part of maintaining a high standard of living since almost everything we do requires sight. We invite those suffering from blurry vision and physical discomfort to come visit us at The Vision Center.
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