Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a common refractive error that causes blurry vision. With astigmatism, the cornea or lens inside of the eye is irregular in curvature. This causes distorted images and blurriness.
Diabetic Retinopathy
In patients with uncontrolled diabetes, the tiny blood vessels in the retina can become damaged. These damaged blood vessels begin to leak fluid and blood, which can obscure vision. This condition is called diabetic retinopathy, and can cause severe vision loss over time.
Double Vision (Diplopia)
Double vision can be in one eye or both eyes. There are many causes of double vision, including astigmatism, dry eye syndrome, cataracts, macular degeneration, and much more. Double vision can be harmless or a sign of a larger problem, which is why you should always bring this to the attention of your doctor.
Optic Neuritis and Optic Neuropathy
Optic neuritis occurs when the optic nerve becomes inflamed, causing damage to the protective outer layer of the nerve. This condition is caused by neurological disorders, blood vessel blockage, ocular herpes and infections.
Blurry Vision
Long-term blurry vision is usually caused by refractive error or eye disease. Injury, eye dilation, or foreign bodies in the eye can cause temporary blurry vision. Treatment of this issue all depends on the cause.
Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry eye syndrome is an extremely common condition that causes dry, itchy, red and gritty feeling eyes and blurred vision. Dry eye syndrome can occur due to computer and mobile device use, hormonal change, age, allergies, environment, meibomian gland dysfunction and rosacea. Many treatments are available for this condition, although some people may experience chronic dry eye symptoms. Lubricating eye drops will offer temporary relief but dry eye syndrome progressively worsens with age and eye usage. A detailed evaluation is required for all the different tear glands and allergies to diagnose dry eye syndrome accurately.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a condition that causes elevated eye pressure, and permanent vision loss as a result. As the eye pressure increases, it damages the optic nerve, causing it to become damaged. When the optic nerve becomes damaged and vision is lost, vision cannot be restored. It is important to control eye pressure to prevent vision loss from glaucoma. Your eye doctor can prescribe medications that help with this.
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
Hyperopia, or farsightedness, occurs when the eye is too short or the cornea has too little curvature. This means the eye cannot properly focus light onto the retina. Hyperopia causes the patient to see clearly at a distance, but vision is blurry up close. Treatment of hyperopia includes glasses, contact lenses, LASIK and other forms of surgical vision correction.
Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition that affects the macula in the eye. The macula is a small patch of light sensitive tissue located in the middle of the retina. The macula is responsible for central vision. AMD causes damage to central vision as the macula begins to deteriorate. Your treatment depends on the type and severity of your AMD.
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Myopia occurs when the eyeball is too long. This causes light rays to focus on the wrong part of the retina. Myopic patients can see clearly up close, but anything in the distance is blurry. This condition is extremely common and can be fixed using glasses, contact lenses and LASIK surgery.
Ocular Hypertension
Ocular hypertension is a condition that means the intraocular pressure inside of your eye is higher than it should be. This condition can cause glaucoma, and in turn, permanent vision loss. Ocular hypertension can be controlled through a series of methods including laser treatment or medication.
Presbyopia
Often referred to as “Vision over 40”, presbyopia is an age-related refractive error. This condition happens as the lens in the eye is no longer as flexible as it used to be, making it difficult to focus on objects up close.