Refractive Errors

Refractive Errors
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What are refractive errors? Nearsightedness (also called myopia) is a

Refractive errors occur when the shape of the eye condition where objects up close appear clearly,
prevents light from focusing directly on the retina. while objects far away appear blurry. With
The length of the eyeball (longer or shorter), nearsightedness, light comes to focus in front of
changes in the shape of the cornea, or aging of the retina instead of on the retina.
the lens can all cause refractive errors.
Farsightedness (also called hyperopia) is a
VITREOUS GEL common type of refractive error where distant
RETINA
objects may be seen more clearly than objects
IRIS that are near. However, people experience
farsightedness differently. Some people may not
notice any problems with their vision, especially
CORNEA
when they are young. For people with significant
Image focused
on the retina farsightedness, vision can be blurry for objects at
PUPIL any distance, near or far.
MACULA
LENS Astigmatism is a condition in which the eye does

OPTIC NERVE not focus light evenly onto the retina, the light-
Normal sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. This can
cause images to appear blurry and stretched out.
The cornea and lens bend (refract) incoming light rays so
they focus precisely on the retina at the back of the eye.
Presbyopia is an age-related condition in which
the ability to focus up close becomes more
What is refraction? difficult. As the eye ages, the lens can no longer
Refraction is the bending of light as it passes change shape enough to allow the eye to focus
through one object to another. Vision occurs close objects clearly.
when light rays are bent (refracted) as they pass
through the cornea and the lens. The light is then Who is at risk for refractive errors?
focused on the retina. The retina converts the
light rays into messages that are sent through the Presbyopia affects most adults
optic nerve to the brain. The brain interprets these over age 35. Other refractive
messages into the images we see. errors can affect both children
and adults. Individuals who
have parents with certain
What are the different types of refractive errors may be more
refractive errors? likely to get one or more refractive errors.
The most common types of refractive errors are
nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and
presbyopia.
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What are the signs and symptoms of Contact Lenses work by
refractive errors? becoming the first refractive
Blurred vision is the most common symptom of surface for light rays
refractive errors. Other symptoms may include the entering the eye, causing
following: a more precise refraction
or focus. In many cases,
Double vision contact lenses provide clearer vision, a wider field
Haziness of vision, and greater comfort. They are a safe and
Glare or halos around bright lights effective option if fitted and used properly. It is
Squinting very important to wash your hands and clean your
Headaches lenses as instructed in order to reduce the risk of
Eye strain
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How are refractive errors diagnosed? If you have certain eye conditions, you may not
An eye care professional can be able to wear contact lenses. Discuss this matter
diagnose refractive errors with your eye care professional.
during a comprehensive
dilated eye examination. Refractive Surgery aims
People with a refractive error to change the shape of
often visit their eye care the cornea permanently.
professional with complaints of visual discomfort This change in eye shape
or blurred vision. However, some people don’t restores the focusing power
know they aren’t seeing as clearly as they could. of the eye by allowing
the light rays to focus precisely on the retina for
How are refractive errors corrected? improved vision. There are many types of refractive
Refractive errors can be corrected with eyeglasses, surgeries. Your eye care professional can help you
contact lenses, or refractive surgery. decide if surgery is an option for you.
Eyeglasses are the simplest For more information about refractive errors and eye
and safest way to correct health, visit http://www.nei.nih.gov/healthyeyes.
refractive errors. Your eye care
professional can prescribe
appropriate lenses to correct
your refractive error and give
you optimal vision.
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What are refractive errors? Nearsightedness (also called myopia) is a

LENS Astigmatism is a condition in which the eye does

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