REFRACTIVE ERROR

Blurry Vision? Discover Solutions for Refractive Errors

Refractive errors are common eye disorders that cause blurry vision. The main types of refractive errors are near-sightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism and presbyopia.

Causes

Genetics:

Often, refractive errors are inherited and run in families.

Eye shape:

Variations in the length of the eyeball or shape of the cornea can lead to refractive errors.

Age:

As you age, your eyes’ ability to focus on nearby objects can decrease, leading to presbyopia.

Signs and symptoms

May start without symptoms and worsen gradually

Blurred vision when looking at distant or close objects.

Squinting or partially closing the eyelids to see clearly.

Headaches due to eye strain.

Difficulty reading or seeing up close (common in presbyopia).

Treatments

Eyeglasses and contact lenses

These are the simplest and most common treatments, correcting vision by compensating for the curvature of the cornea or the elongation of the eye.

Refractive surgery

Procedures like LASIK or PRK reshape the cornea to permanently correct the refractive error.

Orthokeratology

Special contact lenses that you wear overnight to temporarily reshape your cornea for clearer vision during the day.

Schedule regular eye exams

Early detection and treatment can improve your quality of life and prevent worsening vision. Schedule your regular eye exams with us and let us help you with your refractive error.