Refractive Errors Treatment and Symptoms Astigmatism; Farsightedness; Hyperopia; Nearsightedness
hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism.
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... Astigmatism is an eye disorder in which the cornea (the clear tissue covering the front of the eye) is abnormally curved, causing out-of-focus vision. ...
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Signs and symptoms
... Signs and symptoms of astigmatism may include: Distortion in portions of your visual field Blurring of vertical, horizontal or diagonal lines
Source: MayoClinic
Causes ... Your eye has two parts that focus images — the cornea and the lens. In a perfectly shaped eye, each of these focusing elements has a perfectly smooth curvature like the surface of a rubber ball....
Source: MayoClinic
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Treatment
... The goal of treating astigmatism is to address the uneven curvature that''s causing your blurred vision. Treatments include wearing corrective lenses and undergoing refractive surgery. Corrective lens...
Source: MayoClinic
Complications ... If left untreated nearsightedness can cause complications, such as: Reduced quality of life. Nearsightedness can affect your quality of life. You might not be able to perform a task as well as you wis...
Source: MayoClinic
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Farsightedness
... People with farsightedness (hyperopia) have difficulty focusing on objects that are close, such as print in a book. More severe farsightedness would also cause problems with seeing objects in the dist...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Overview ... Farsightedness (hyperopia) is a common vision condition in which you can see objects in the distance clearly, but objects nearby are blurry. If you''re farsighted, your eye is probably too short from ...
Source: MayoClinic
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Resources
- 20/20 Vision (American Optometric Association)
- American Academy of Ophthalmology