Refractive surgery is a type of eye surgery preformed to improve your vision so you no longer need to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses. This surgery can include different methods of modifying the cornea, and cataract surgery is considered refractive surgery, as well. Lasik or laser surgery is also a kind of refractive surgery. The...
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Browse through these articles to learn more about the professionals who diagnose, treat, and correct vision problems. We’re not dispensing medical advice, but just trying to help you find the answers to some common questions. Whether you’re weighing the pros and cons of contact lenses, curious about eye surgeries, or just want to know the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist, you’ll find what you need right here.
A multifocal contact lens can provide you with a combination of good near and distance vision, which is especially useful if you have presbyopia, an age-related process (usually occurs in your 40s) that results from a gradual thickening and loss of flexibility in your eye’s natural lens and causes you to have difficulty seeing close...
Astigmatism contact lenses have existed for many years, but if you’re looking for soft, disposable, multifocal, colored, or frequent replacement contacts, your doctor may have told you they simply didn’t exist. However, that’s not true today. Even if you have astigmatism along with other conditions, you can find contact lenses that fit your needs and...
For many people suffering from cataracts—cloudy spots in their vision—it may be necessary to have a cataract eye operation. During such a procedure, an eye surgeon removes the cloudy lens in your eye and replaces it with a clear, artificial lens. Cataracts can cause many frustrating issues, such as blurry vision and an increased glare...