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5 days ago · Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a condition in which you can see faraway objects clearly, but have blurry vision for objects that are closer to your face. You may have hyperopia in both eyes or just one. People can correct hyperopia symptoms by wearing glasses or contacts, or getting laser surgery to correct their vision.
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The Academy's EyeSmart website provides doctor-reviewed information about common eye diseases, treatments, eye health news and tips for a lifetime of good eye health.
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5 days ago · Browse a sortable list of common eye diseases and eye health topics, including treatments, drugs and symptoms. Find doctor-approved facts about eye conditions.
3 days ago · Overview. Fuchs dystrophy is a condition in which fluid builds up in the clear tissue at the front of the eye, called the cornea. This causes your cornea to swell and thicken, leading to glare, blurred or cloudy vision, and eye discomfort.
4 days ago · From birth to around age 5, children’s eyes undergo significant development. During these years, it’s essential to monitor their visual health closely. Regular eye exams during these years are crucial for detecting and addressing issues like amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (crossed eyes), and congenital cataracts.
1 day ago · Children should have at least one eye exam between ages 3-5. From age 6 through 18, children should have annual eye exams. For adults aged 18-60 with no risk factors, eye exams are recommended every 2 years. Adults over 61 or those with risk factors should have annual eye exams.
3 days ago · The effectiveness of traditional amblyopia therapies is largely restricted to childhood. However, spontaneous recovery in adulthood is possible following vision loss in the fellow eye due to enucleation, injury, or disease. The twofold purpose of this study was (1) to define the incidence of recovery and (2) to elucidate the clinical features associated with greater amblyopic eye gains.
