Tuesday, October 31, 2006

Do You Have Any Eye Disorders Too?

Do You Have Any Eye Disorders Too?

Have you ever though that you are having some eye disorders? If so, prescription eyeglasses is one of the ways you can go for. Actually, the need for prescription eyeglasses can come from several different eye conditions. The most common eye disorders are Farsightedness, Nearsightedness and Presbyopia.

Nearsightedness, also known as Myopia, is supposed to be the most common eye disorder these days. It happens whenever the light focuses in front of the retina instead of focusing on the retina. Blurred vision on objects that are in the distance is the main symptoms for Myopia. When you squint the eyes, you can see the object clearer. This vision can be corrected by using prescription eyeglasses with a bifocal or trifocal lens.

Farsightedness, or called Hyperopia, is very different from Myopia. The light focuses behind the retina rather than in front of the retina. One of the common symptoms of Hyperopia is your eyes will feel more tired from reading or having headaches. In fact, it is pretty difficult to see things clearly that are within a short distance. As for the children, having crossed eyes is the most common symptom for them. Fortunately, this eye disorder can also be corrected by wearing prescription eyeglasses.

Apart from above mentioned, Presbyopia is another type of most common eye disorder that can be corrected by wearing prescription eyeglasses. This disorder is where the lens or eye cannot focus. Actually, this usually happens to us when we become old. The common symptoms for Presbyopia are that people finds themselves have to read newspaper or other reading materials farther away in order to see clearly. Moreover, eye fatigue is a common symptom.

As a matter of fact, it is very important to get regular eye exams in order to make sure your eyes are in good conditions. Or else, it is highly to get worsen later on.

During the eye exam, the optometrist will also give you a glaucoma test. Glaucoma is the build up of fluid on the eye that will pressure the retina. The feeling is irreversible if left untreated, and can cause total loss of sight. It is very dangerous and this is the one eye disorder that cannot be treated by wearing prescription eyeglasses. However, this condition rarely has symptoms, therefore the importance of routine eye exams cannot be overstated.

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