What are ocular migraines? Ocular migraines can start with a vision loss or issues in one eye, followed by a throbbing headache. The vision issues include seeing zigzags, flickering lights or enlarging blind spots. How do you treat ocular migraines? For most people, over-the-counter pain medications work well for managing the ocular migraines. For people […]
What is keratoconus? Keratoconus is an eye disease that affects the structure of the cornea, and results in poor vision. Keratoconus causes the cornea at the front of the eye to become thin and bow outwards. It’s this change of shape that makes it difficult to find glasses that will work well to correct poor
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 presbyopia starts varies from person to person. Although
What is hyperopia? Farsightedness, or hyperopia, is an eye condition where far away objects are easier to see than near objects. Why does hyperopia occur? If the length of your eyeball is too short or the cornea isn’t rounded enough, close objects need more focusing effort to be brought into clear focus on the retina.
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