Understanding Your Vision: Common Eye Disorders
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
What is Hyperopia? Hyperopia occurs when the eyeball is too short or the cornea has too little curvature, causing light to focus behind the retina rather than directly on it. This results in difficulty seeing close objects clearly. 
Symptoms:
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Blurred vision when looking at near objects
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Eye strain, headaches, or fatigue from near work
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Difficulty with reading or seeing your phone clearly
Treatment:
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Corrective lenses (glasses or contact lenses)
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Refractive surgery in severe cases
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
What is Myopia?Myopia happens when the eyeball is too long, or the cornea is too curved, causing light to focus in front of the retina. This makes distant objects appear blurry while close objects remain clear.
Symptoms:
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Blurry vision of distant objects
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Squinting to see clearly
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Eye strain or headaches after prolonged visual effort
Treatment:
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Eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct vision
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Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) for temporary reshaping of the cornea
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Laser eye surgery options
Astigmatism
What is Astigmatism?Astigmatism arises from an irregularly shaped cornea or lens, where one or more areas are curved more than others. This causes distorted or blurred vision at all distances.
Symptoms:
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Blurred or distorted vision at any distance
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Eye strain, headaches, or discomfort
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Difficulty with night vision
Treatment:
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Corrective lenses, often with cylindrical power
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Toric contact lenses specifically designed for astigmatism
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Refractive surgery to reshape the cornea
Presbyopia
What is Presbyopia?Presbyopia is an age-related condition where the lens of the eye loses its flexibility, making it harder to focus on close objects, typically becoming noticeable after age 40.
Symptoms:
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Difficulty reading fine print or focusing on close work
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Needing to hold reading material at arm’s length
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Eye strain or fatigue while reading
Treatment:
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Reading glasses or multifocal lenses
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Progressive lenses which offer different prescriptions in one lens
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Monovision contact lenses or LASIK adjustments
Visit Us for a Comprehensive Eye Exam
At our clinic, we understand how these conditions can affect your daily life. Whether you’re experiencing symptoms or just due for an eye check, we provide thorough eye exams to diagnose and treat these vision disorders.