Common Vision Problems

Myopia Nearsightedness,

Where vision beyond a certain point becomes blurry. A recent study shows that almost one-third of the U.S. population is nearsighted.

Hyperopia Farsightedness,

Where faraway objects are seen more clearly than objects that are near.

Presbyopia

Often occurring as you age, presbyopia results in the inability to focus on close objects, and is due to the hardening of your eye's natural lens over time.

Astigmatism

An eye with astigmatism has a cornea that is irregularly curved, causing vision to appear blurry or stretched out.

Common Eye Conditions

Dry Eye

If your eye does not produce tears properly, dry eye can occur, along with inflammation of the surface of the eye.

Eye Floaters

Small, dark shadowy shapes that can look like spots, strands or squiggly lines.

Computer Vision Syndrome

Fatigued, blurred, irritated eyes from extended computer use, which can also result in headaches and double vision.

Cataracts

A clouding of the eye's natural lens that affects vision, often related to aging. Recent research shows that by age 80, more than half of all Americans have a cataract.

Glaucoma

A group of diseases that can damage the optic nerve and possibly result in loss of vision or blindness. With early diagnosis, it's possible to protect your eye from the effects of these conditions.

Macular Degeneration

An age-related disease that affects straight-ahead vision, affecting the part of the eye that sees fine details.