The 3 most common refractive errors in children are:
Signs & Symptoms
PRESBYOPIA |
HYPEROPIA (FARSIGHTEDNESS) |
MYOPIA (NEARSIGHTEDNESS) |
ASTIGMATISM |
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Definition |
An age-related refractive error that causes near vision to become blurry due to lens hardening, a common occurrence in those over 40 as part of the natural aging process. |
A refractive error that causes blurry near vision due to light focusing behind the retina. |
A refractive error that causes blurry distance vision due to a misshapen eye disrupting light reception. |
A refractive error that causes blurry vision due to an irregularly shaped cornea or lens disrupting light focus on the retina. |
Symptoms |
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Treatment |
Prescription glasses, such as reading glasses or multifocals, or Laser Vision Correction (PRESBYOND). |
Prescription glasses, such as reading glasses or multifocals. |
Prescription glasses, such as distance glasses or multifocals, or Laser Vision Correction (PRK, LASIK, SMILE). |
Prescription glasses, such as single vision glasses or multifocals. |
Risk Factors |
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