Nearsightedness
Nearsightedness or myopia occurs when the cornea is too steep relative to the length of the eyeball. As light enters the eye, the visual image comes into focus in front of the retina, resulting in a blurred or distorted view of distant objects.

Farsightedness
Farsightedness or hyperopia occurs when the cornea is too flat relative to the length of the eyeball. As light enters the eye, the visual image focuses behind the retina resulting in a blurred or distorted view of both distant and close objects.

Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a condition that occurs when the eyeball is shaped more like a football than a basketball. The irregular shape causes two focal points resulting in blurred vision. The uneven bending of light rays entering the eye results in distortion.

Presbyopia
Presbyopia occurs as a result of the inability of the lens to focus incoming light. The lens becomes unable to change shape to focus on close objects. This causes blurred vision at a reading distance. Generally, presbyopia first occurs when people reach their forties.

Cataracts
A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s lens. A cloudy lens blocks the passage of light through the eye. It is caused by a change in the chemical composition of the lens as a result of natural aging. Cataracts are the leading cause of poor vision in older adults.

Glaucoma
Glaucoma is the term for a diverse group of eye diseases, all of which involve progressive damage to the optic nerve. It is usually, but not always, accompanied by high internal fluid pressure. The high pressure causes damage to the optic nerve, resulting in permanent vision loss. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness.

Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a condition that damages the macula, the central part of the eye. The macula is responsible for central vision and the ability to see detail. Macular degeneration is commonly a natural result of the aging process.

Floaters
Floaters are tiny clumps of fibers or cells inside the clear gel-like fluid that fills the inside of your eye. They can appear as little dots, circles, lines or clouds that move in your field of vision. What you see are the shadows the floaters cast on your retina.

Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a potentially blinding complication of diabetes that damages the retina. The blood vessels that nourish the retina are often affected by the high sugar levels associated with diabetes. Early diagnosis is very important for successful treatment and prevention of permanent loss of vision.