Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, only affects around 3% of the population. It typically only impacts one eye, though in rare cases it impacts both eyes. It is characterized when an eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity, even with the use of corrective lenses (eyeglassess or contact lenses). Lazy eye usually begins development […]
Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)
If your eyes are unable to remain aligned, you may develop a condition called strabismus. This effect may be persistent, present all the time, or intermittent. In order for you to have clear vision both of your eyes must remain fixed on the object you are viewing. When one becomes misaligned, the impact to your […]
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is the result of the eye’s physical characteristics. It is quite similar to myopia or hyperopia in that respect, though it is not nearly as common as either. Where myopia or hyperopia cause vision impairment because they focus light in front or behind the retina, respectively, astigmatism is caused when light does not focus […]
