What is strabismus? Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes are not properly aligned with each other, resulting in double vision or the suppression of the image from the affected eye. For a variety of reasons, one or both of the eyes may turn in, out, up or...
What is lazy eye or amblyopia?Amblyopia a condition referring to the vision in one eye being weaker because the eye and brain are not properly working together. Any condition that prevents the eye from focusing correctly during the early stages of development can...
What is presbyopia?Presbyopia is a normal aging change in which the crystalline lens of your eye increases in size and loses its elasticity and flexibility. This results in an inability to focus on objects up close. At what age does presbyopia occur?The age at which...
What is astigmatism?Astigmatism is a refractive error that occurs when the front surface of your eye (cornea) or the lens inside the eye is slightly irregular or cylindrical in shape. This results in blurred or distorted vision at any distance. Astigmatism is not a...
What is hyperopia?It is farsightedness and is a visual condition in which distant objects are easier to see than near objects.Why does hyperopia occur?If the length of your eyeball is too short or the cornea has too little curvature, near objects require more focusing...
What is myopia?It is nearsightedness: a visual condition where near objects may be seen clearly, but distant objects do not come into proper focus.Why does myopia occur?When your eyeball is too long or the cornea has too much curvature, it causes light rays to focus...
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