Cataracts Overview A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. Cataracts usually develop in both eyes, but sometimes they only affect one. Most cataracts occur as a result of getting…
Astigmatism Astigmatism is simply a type of refractive error or vision condition, which causes blurry, fuzzy or distorted vision. Cause Astigmatism is a condition caused by subtle flaws in the way your eye bends light (a process called…
Hyperopia / hypermetropia Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a common vision problem that primarily affects children and adults. A recent analysis of 40 international studies found the prevalence of hyperopia ranged from 8.4 percent among 6-year-old children, 2 to 3 percent among children…