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Amblyopia, commonly known as “lazy eye,” is a visual disorder that results in reduced vision. It typically develops during childhood and can lead to permanent vision problems if left untreated. Let’s explore the causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for this condition.

Dry eye is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. If you've been experiencing dry, irritated eyes, it's important to understand the causes and symptoms of dry eye, as well as the most effective treatments available.

Astigmatism is a common, but much less understood type of refractive error (a condition of the eye that causes objects viewed by the eye to be out of focus). It is different from nearsightedness and farsightedness, the other more well-known refractive errors. In order to understand what it really is and how it affects our vision, we need to understand four concepts:

Myopia is commonly known as nearsightedness It is a very common type of refractive error (a condition of the eye that causes objects viewed by the eye to be out of focus) that affects millions of people worldwide.

Hyperopia is also known as farsightedness. It is very common and designated with a positive (+) power in glasses and/or contact lens prescriptions.

Vision correction is an expansive field that includes eyeglasses and contact lenses. The first step in this journey is understanding what's causing your vision problems. This understanding arms you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your vision correction options.

Our eye health is of utmost importance, often taken for granted until we encounter a problem. Our eyes are complex mechanisms, each part working in harmony to provide us with the ability to see the world around us. However, various factors can disrupt this harmony, leading to common eye conditions such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.

Comprehensive eye care aims to ensure optimal eye health and visual performance by addressing all aspects of eye health, from visual acuity and eye function to the detection and management of ocular diseases. This approach acknowledges that our eyes are complex, multidimensional systems that require specialized care.