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Myopia

Myopia is the inability of a person to see the distant objects clearly. Myopia is also known as near or short sightedness.

More Years Spent in School Linked to Increased Risk of Myopia

More Years Spent in School Linked to Increased Risk of Myopia

Attaining higher levels of education and spending more years in school could increase the severity and prevalence of nearsightedness or myopia

Bacteria Survive Longer in Contact Lens Cleaning Solution Than Thought: Research

Bacteria Survive Longer in Contact Lens Cleaning Solution Than Thought: Research

Official figures indicate that bacterial infections cause around 6,000 cases of a severe eye condition known as microbial keratitis in the UK annually.

Drug-Eluting Contact Lens can Lead to More Effective Treatment for Glaucoma

Drug-Eluting Contact Lens can Lead to More Effective Treatment for Glaucoma

A team of American researchers has developed a drug-eluting contact lens that can provide prolonged delivery of latanoprost.

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Why Does Contact Lens Discomfort Occur?

Why Does Contact Lens Discomfort Occur?

Research indicates that contact lens discomfort may be the leading cause of patient dissatisfaction with, and discontinuation of, contact lens wear throughout the world.

Excessive Smartphone Use in Kids Linked to Increased Risk of Myopia

Excessive Smartphone Use in Kids Linked to Increased Risk of Myopia

Kids as young as seven may risk suffering from screen sightedness owing to excessive use of smartphones, a new study revealed

Switching to Another Type of Contact Lens or Lens Care Product can Help in Overcoming Discomfort from Contact Lenses

Switching to Another Type of Contact Lens or Lens Care Product can Help in Overcoming Discomfort from Contact Lenses

A new study suggests that switch to a different type of contact lens or lens care product can help you overcome the discomfort from your contact lenses.

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Scientists Discover New Genes Behind Myopia

Scientists Discover New Genes Behind Myopia

24 new genes that cause myopia or short-sightedness have been identified by scientists. Myopia is a major cause of blindness and visual impairment worldwide, and currently there is no cure.

Brit Woman Lost Eye To Contact Lens Fungus Infection

Brit Woman Lost Eye To Contact Lens Fungus Infection

A 42-year-old British woman has claimed to have lost her left eye to to contact lens fungus infection.

Potential Cure for Myopia Developed

Potential Cure for Myopia Developed

Specialty contact lenses developed by scientists offer cure for myopia (nearsightedness).

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Glue Mixture Could Improve Safety of LASIK Eye Surgery

Glue Mixture Could Improve Safety of LASIK Eye Surgery

An adhesive may reduce risks after laser vision correction surgery, say Kansas State University researchers.

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Amblyopia is the loss of one eye''s ability to see details. Amblyopia is otherwise known as lazy eye.

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Conjunctivitis or Pink Eye causes redness and soreness of the conjunctiva and is responsible for 1% of all emergency visits to a hospital.

Long sightedness also known as hyperopia or farsightedness is a common vision problem. Long-sighted people have difficulty seeing near objects than distant objects.

Strabismus | Squint - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

Strabismus | Squint - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

Strabismus or squint is a failure of the two eyes to maintain proper alignment when looking at an object. It is also called crossed eyes.

Vision Center - Online Vision Guide

Vision Center - Online Vision Guide

A list of eye tests to find out how healthy your eyes are. Contains a brief about visual accuracy test, distance acuity test and macular function test. Check for visual impairment and degeneration in any part of your eyes.

Cataract - Animation

Cataract - Animation

An animation of how cataract of the lens can cause blurring of images on the retina.

Long Sightedness - Animation

Long Sightedness - Animation

Long Sightedness (Hyperopia) is a common vision problem, in which individuals cannot focus on the objects that are nearby and the images look blurred. This condition can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery.

Retinoblastoma - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

Retinoblastoma - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

Retinoblastoma is a type of cancer of the eye occurring in children. Early diagnosis and treatment, and genetic counselling can go a long way in saving life and vision in children and siblings at risk for this disease.

Astigmatism is a refractive error of the eye, which causes blurred or distorted vision. Astigmatism is one of the most common vision problems.

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Development Milestone

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Vision Problems

Vision Problems

Common conditions that give rise to vision problems are refractory errors, corneal ulcer, cataract, glaucoma, and conditions affecting the retina.

Ocular Hypertension

Ocular Hypertension

Ocular hypertension is an increase in the intraocular pressure (pressure in the eye) above the upper limit of normal (12-22 mm Hg).

Test Your Knowledge on Short-sightedness (Myopia)

Test Your Knowledge on Short-sightedness (Myopia)

Myopia is a condition where a person cannot see distant objects clearly. This vision problem is experienced by almost one-third of the population. Myopia affects men and women equally. It is often discovered in school children and becomes ...

LASIK Eye Surgery - Surgical Procedure

LASIK Eye Surgery - Surgical Procedure

LASIK is a type of laser procedure performed on the eye to correct refractive errors and presbyopia by reshaping the cornea.