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Myopia is one of the fastest-spreading eye conditions today in the United States, making it a global public health issue. According to reports, almost five billion people will suffer from this condition by the year 2050. This is a worrying outlook. Most eye care professionals are seeing an unprecedented influx of people with and/or concerned about myopia.

Eye misalignment, or strabismus, is a disorder where the eyes appear to be facing in different directions. The misalignment may either be intermittent or constant. Usually, when the eyes misalign, one eye will fixate on an object while the other either turns upwards, downwards, inwards, or outwards. Thanks to the rise in technology and research, doctors can now correct misaligned eyes using neurolens.

Myopia is a visual problem that affects your ability to see faraway objects or images clearly. This occurs when the cornea is too curved, or the eye is elongated and refracts light incorrectly on the eyeball.

Myopia or nearsightedness is an eye condition where an individual is not able to see distant objects. The condition usually begins in childhood and gets worse during adolescence or in the teenage years. Myopia is detected when the child begins school. 

The latest innovations in eye care technology make wearing contact lenses very safe nowadays. For example, most lenses are made of silicone hydrogel, allowing more oxygen to reach your cornea. This makes dry eye disease and other issues (which were prominent in the past) no longer as big a concern today.

The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus urges parents to bring their children to the pediatric eye doctor at an early age. Making sure that your child has a good start in life is a crucial part of your child’s development. Good eyesight is a major part of that good start. If you want to find out when to start your child’s eye exams and what to expect, here’s what you should know.

When you pay a visit to your eye doctor, he will not just check to determine whether you can see the eye chart clearly. The doctor will also use a slit lamp to ensure your eyes are healthy. Eye diseases can be difficult to diagnose during a regular physical exam.

Many people wear sunglasses because of the fashion statement that they make. The glasses often come in stylish designs that can help to enhance the appearance. There is a far more important reason to wear sunglasses as they can protect your overall eye health. Anyone who wants to protect their eyes from the harmful effects of UV rays needs to wear sunglasses. Here’s why you need to get into the habit of wearing sunglasses

March is the “Save Your Vision Awareness Month.” The American Optometric Association organized this initiative to encourage eye exams and increase knowledge about eye health. It is an unfortunate fact that many people do not think about the health of their eyes as much as they should.

AMD (age-related macular degeneration) is an illness that affects the eye, near the middle part of the retina. The macula captures light and allows us to see clearly.