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5 Types of Technology for Correcting Your Vision

Our eyes are vital for everyday activities. Without healthy vision, it is impossible to go about our daily activities with ease. The sad news is that many people today are suffering from vision problems ranging from simple blurred vision to total blindness.

With today’s technological advancements, there is always something that can be done to improve vision. Here are 5 types of technology that can help correct your vision. They will help ease the pain of eye problems and restore your perfect vision.

five types of technology for correcting your vision

What is Glaucoma?

 

When the eye’s optic nerve is damaged, it can lead to impaired vision or blindness. This is called glaucoma. This eye problem can easily be detected during an eye examination. Diabetes patients are usually more prone to glaucoma. Because this eye problem may also be hereditary, some people already have this but don’t get diagnosed until later in life.

Glaucoma treatment can include medications and surgery. However, treatment will not totally remove glaucoma but prevent it from getting worst. Glaucoma can’t be cured but you can do something to prevent it from causing serious vision problem.

 

knowing Glaucoma its sign and symptoms and how to prevent it

What Is A Refractive Error?

One of the common eye problems that most adults experience is refractive error. This eye problem affects children sometimes too. What is refractive error? It happens when the light that enters your eyes does not bend correctly. This results to a blurred vision of the image.

Refractive error is a treatable condition. An eye optometrist will be able to help correct this eye problem through eyeglasses, contact lenses, and sometimes, in rare cases, surgery. Ottawa eye optometrist, Dr. Zahiri, discusses refractive error in this infographic.

 

Symptoms, causes, and treatment of Refractive Error

5 Most Common Eye Problems

 

Most eye issues have no early indications. Symptoms of eye problems may not be noticeable on its initial stages, until it becomes quite advanced. This is the reason why most people only go for eye exam when they are already experiencing serious eye conditions.

We should realize that is our obligation to take great care of our eyes. This is the reason that it is recommended to have professional eye examinations. Moreover, to have healthy eyesight, you should eat foods that are high in vitamins and minerals that are known to be good for the eyes. The following are 5 eye issues with their symptoms and causes.

 

Symptoms of 5 Most Common Eye Problems

Protecting Your Eyes From Snowblindness

Snowblindness is an excruciating eye condition. Its medical term is “photokeratitis”. It is usually caused by too long or too much exposure to the dangerous ultraviolet light. This is the reason why people who ski or snowboard are asked to wear snow googles. These googles block UV radiation.

If it is any consolation, snowblindness is not permanent. In most cases, you simply have to give your eyes some rest and don’t expose them to ultraviolet light for a few days. However, there are times when the case becomes a bit more complicated. Sometimes snowblindness can lead to solar retinopathy. This is a disorder that can lead to permanent vision loss. If you experience snowblindness and it does not get better even after 48 hours, it is advisable to visit your Ottawa eye doctor and get checked.

 

Protecting your eyes from snowblindness

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