Archive for the 'Bifocals' Category

Common Most Eye Problems are Refractive Disorders Myopia and Hyperopia

Thursday, September 14th, 2006

Approximately 14 million Americans over the age of 12 suffer from visual impairment, according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The most common forms are the refractive disorders myopia and hyperopia.

4 Important Tips: To Reduce or Prevent Myopia (Nearsightedness)

Thursday, August 10th, 2006

Nearsightedness, or myopia, occurs when a person has difficulty seeing objects at a distance. Glasses, contact lenses or LASIK surgery may help remedy the condition.

New Implantable Lens Promises to Improve Extremely Poor-Sighted Vision

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

A state-of-the-art, soft, foldable lens (approved by the Food and Drug Administration) is inserted behind the iris during a quick, outpatient procedure now being done by three eye surgeons in Indianapolis and several others throughout the state.


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