Optometrists have decades of practice prescribing lenses to correct for farsightedness. In the most simple cases, the problem can be solved with a one-time corrective lens prescription. Eyeglasses, contact lenses, monovision lenses or any...
Laser eye surgery is a vision correction option for many people with nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. These vision problems are called refractive errors. Laser vision-correction procedures reshape the cornea--the clear area at the...
In people with the eye disorder astigmatism, the light coming into the eye becomes focused in two places instead of being pinpointed down to a single spot at the back of the eye. This can induce blurry vision, headaches and eye strain. Astigmatism...
Your eye doctor can determine an ideal prescription strength to correct your astigmatism. You'll likely need to take an array of tests, including a slit lamp examination and a visual acuity test. Your optometrist will also play with various...
Astigmatism is a treatable eye condition that results in blurred vision. It occurs when the front of your eye, which is also called the cornea, or the lens develops a different curvature in one direction. Typically, the cornea is smooth and even...
Contact lenses are an effective aid in correcting poor vision, but sometimes they are not the best option. Cost, comfort and convenience can all be issues that drive a person to seek other alternatives. Contact lenses can be pricey, especially...
