by Listowel Vision Care | Jul 1, 2019 | Amblyopia
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...
by Listowel Vision Care | Jul 1, 2019 | Eye Issues and Diseases, Presbyopia
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...
by Listowel Vision Care | Jul 1, 2019 | Astigmatism, Eye Issues and Diseases
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. It is not a disease,...
by Listowel Vision Care | Jul 1, 2019 | Eye Issues and Diseases, Hyperopia
What is hyperopia? Hyperopia (farsightedness) 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...
by Listowel Vision Care | Jul 1, 2019 | Eye Issues and Diseases, Myopia
What is myopia? Myopia (nearsightedness) is 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...
