When it comes to making sense of the world around you, the human eye is of utmost importance. This organ allows individuals to access key information about their environment, more so than any other sensory organ. In addition, the eye acts as a gateway for physicians interested in evaluating your body’s vascular structure. This can […]
Understanding Refractive Errors
Refractive errors are the most common eye or vision problem in the world. Despite the fact that the majority of us will experience some form of it in our lifetime, very few are actually familiar with what the phrase “refractive error” actually means. The term “refractive error” refers to some kind of problem with the […]
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Myopia, more popularly known as nearsightedness, is a common refractive error. Approximately a quarter of the general population may be affected. Myopic individuals see better up close than in the distance. This is because the eye improperly focuses light too strongly, causing blurred vision in the distance. Common complaints due to myopia include blurred distance […]
