Eyecare Health: Vision Problems
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Shortsightedness (myopia) makes it difficult to see objects in the distance. It’s simple to correct with glasses or contact lenses.
Longsightedness (hyperopia) makes it difficult to see objects that are close to you. It’s easily corrected with glasses or contact lenses.
Astigmatism is a focusing error caused by a variation in the shape of the front of your eye. Again, this can be easily corrected with glasses or contact lenses.
Presbyopia makes vision difficult specifically at reading distance. Presbyopia usually develops between the ages of 40 and 65 and is a normal part of ageing. Glasses or contact lenses can restore normal vision.
Amblyopia is also sometimes known as ‘lazy eye’ and means that the vision from one eye is not sending effective messages to the brain. Untreated amblyopia in children can lead to permanent vision problems. The earlier that it is detected, the easier it is to treat.
Eye coordination disorders means a tendency for the eyes to point in different directions. If this is extreme, it may lead to a squint – when one eye is effectively ‘turned off’ and points in a different direction. Glasses or special exercises can help to correct this .
Colour vision deficiencies are sometimes referred to as colourblindness. In fact, it really means that someone may confuse two colours (like red or green). This is generally inherited and affects more men than women. Children, particularly boys, should be tested for this.
