Common Eye Disorders
The following are brief explanations of some of the most common eye disorders. They do not replace a comprehensive eye examination and if you think you may have one of these please see your optometrist for advice.
Myopia (short-sightedness)
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Blurry distance vision. Near vision is usually ok.
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Hyperopia (long-sightedness)Difficultly seeing clearly and comfortably up close
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AstigmatismDifficultly seeing clearly and comfortably up close
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PresbyopiaUsually begins around the age of 40 with small print being clearer when held further away.
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PterygiumFleshy growth on the front of the eye caused by UV exposure and sometimes dusty environments,
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CataractFleshy growth on the front of the eye caused by UV exposure and sometimes dusty environments,
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