Hyperopia, Farsighted

Hyperopia, Farsighted

Hyperopia is the medical term for farsightedness. It refers to a vision condition in which things at a distance are easier to see than things up close. Hyperopia occurs when light entering the eye is focused behind the retina instead of directly on it. Although hyperopia is a common vision problem, people experience farsightedness differently. For some, there are no noticeable problems with their vision and for others vision can be blurred at any distance near or far.

Visual Processing Disorder

Visual Processing Disorder

A visual processing disorder, also known as a perceptual disorder, is a deficiency that hinders a child’s ability to make sense of information they see. When a perceptual vision problem is present, understanding what you see, identifying it, judging its importance and relating it to previously stored information in the brain becomes disconnected. When this occurs, everyday activities such as reading, writing, and learning can be very frustrating for a child.

Eye Diseases

Eye Diseases

Many eye diseases have no early symptoms. In fact, many are painless and you may see no change in your vision until the disease has become advanced. While some eye problems can be minor, others can cause vision loss. As you age, you are at higher risk of developing age-related eye diseases and conditions that include low vision, dry eye, glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye disease, and age-related macular degeneration.

Eye Strain

Eye Strain

Many of us have jobs that require us to stare at computers for hours. As a result, we can develop eye strain. Symptoms include eye discomfort, redness, fatigue, pain around the eyes, blurred vision, headache, and double vision. Eye strain can occur during prolonged visual tasks, such as reading or using a computer. It is important that you listen to your body; subtle signs and symptoms are its way of telling you that something is wrong.

Children’s Eyeglasses

Children’s Eyeglasses

Children’s eyeglasses come in a variety of new shapes, materials, and styles. With many styles to choose from, children’s eyeglasses can be fun to shop for. From brands based on popular characters like Harry Potter and SpongeBob, to more grown-up styles, today it is easier than ever to find a pair of kids’ eyeglasses you both will love. The truth is kids want to be like the people they look up to.