Reasons you may have been prescribe spectacles or contact lenses by your optometrist include:
Mypoia
Also known as short-sightedness. This is when distant objects are blurred but you can see well close-up. You will typically wear glasses for driving, watching television, and looking into the distance.
Hypermetropia
Also known as long-sightedness. This condition can result in blurred vision, particularly for near objects, but depending on the severity it may also affect some distance vision.
Astigmatism
A very common imperfection in the curvature of the cornea which can cause blurred vision for distance and near.
Presbyopia
This is the term used to describe the need for reading glasses that usually occurs in those aged 40+ as a result of ageing changes within the eye’s natural lens. Many people first notice this when they start to hold books or their phone further away to read them clearly.
Cataract
A common condition where the natural clear lens of the eye starts to become cloudy
affecting vision. Over 54% of people over 60 years of age are estimated to have
cataracts. Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed ophthalmic surgical procedure
Worldwide.
These conditions will be diagnosed through a routine eye examination with your local optometrist – there is nothing to worry about, they are all very common conditions. Each of these conditions, other than cataract, can be resolved with spectacles or contact lenses.
Reasons to consider vision correction surgery
Glasses and contact lenses work great for many people, however, many find these to be a daily cause of frustration. The most common issues we hear in clinic include:
- Having to take reading glasses on and off when out shopping or in restaurants
- Glasses steaming up when opening the oven door or when outside in the rain
- Glasses not being to hand when needed – left them in another room
- Not suitable for sporting activities
- Constantly mis-placing contacts
Vision correction surgery can provide a long-term solution to these and many other frustrations of glasses and contact lens wear.
How MY Eye Clinic can help
Whatever your reason for seeking vision correction, MY Eye Clinic are here to help. We provide expert Consultant assessment and treatment, and offer a range of lenses including premium lenses to correct astigmatism and multifocal lenses for correction of distance, intermediate and near vision. MY Eye Clinic has a full refractive service offering laser eye surgery (LASIK / LASEK), clear lens extractions, and cataract surgery.
