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Vision Disorders

Anisometropia
Most people who wear contacts and glasses have this condition.
Contact Lenses for Astigmatism
By eyeTopics Staff Editor | Published 01/2/2005 | Contact Lenses , Vision Disorders | Unrated
Astigmatism is a very common (and frequently misunderstood) vision problem.  Find out how astigmatism is corrected with toric soft contact lenses and rigid gas permeable (RGP) contacts.
Low Vision - Overview
By eyeTopics Staff Editor | Published 12/26/2004 | Low Vision , Vision and Aging , Eye Health , Vision Disorders | Rating:
Low vision is the term used to describe reduced visual acuity and/or visual fieldloss that can't be corrected with conventional eyeglasses or contact lenses.  Learn more about low vision and what can be done about it.
Strabismus
By eyeTopics Staff Editor | Published 12/25/2004 | Vision Disorders | Unrated
Strabismus is an eye/vision disorder in which the eyes are not properly aligned.  Often it's very obvious, but strabismus can be so subtle that only an eye care professional can detect it.
Presbyopia
By eyeTopics Staff Editor | Published 12/22/2004 | Vision Disorders | Unrated
Are you over age 40 and starting to have trouble seeing small print?  You're probably experiencing the early signs of presbyopia.  Learn what you can do about this normal age-related change..
Nearsightedness
By eyeTopics Staff Editor | Published 12/22/2004 | Vision Disorders | Unrated
Having a hard time seeing across the room?  You're probably nearsighted.  Learn more about nearsightedness (also called myopia) here.
Farsightedness
By eyeTopics Staff Editor | Published 12/20/2004 | Vision Disorders | Unrated
Don't let its name fool you. Depending on your age, farsightedness (also called hyperopia) can make your vision blurry at all distances.  Learn more about farsightedness here.
Astigmatism
By eyeTopics Staff Editor | Published 12/19/2004 | Vision Disorders | Rating:
Astigmatism is a very common but often misunderstood vision problem.  (Hint: It has something to do with the shape of your cornea and lens.)  Learn more about astigmatism and how it can be corrected.
Amblyopia
By eyeTopics Staff Editor | Published 12/19/2004 | Childrens Vision , Vision Disorders | Unrated
Amblyopia - also called lazy eye - begins early in childhood.  Learn to recognize its warning signs to ensure your child's vision develops normally.