Refractive Errors
What are Refractive Errors?
They are Vision Issues that Occur when the shape of the eye prevents proper focusing. They can be caused by changes in length of the eyeball, the shape of the Cornea or Lens or aging of the lens.
They can be Near Sightedness (Myopia), far sightedness (Hyperopia)(Presbyopia) age related difficulty focusing closeup.
Symptoms
Symptoms to look out for Refractive errors
Blurry Distant Vision
Frequent Squinting
Eye Strain
Headaches
Difficulty with Night Vision
Need to Sit Close to Screens
Risk Factors of refractive errors
- Genetics: A family history of Refractive errors.
- Prolonged Near Work: Extended time spent reading, writing, or using digital screens.
- Limited Outdoor Time: Reduced exposure to natural light is linked to higher risk.
- Age of Onset: Children developing myopia early are more likely to have severe adult myopia.
- Urban Living: Higher prevalence in densely populated and urban environments.
- Ethnicity: Asian populations have a higher risk compared to others.
- Uncorrected Vision Problems: Poor vision management during childhood can worsen progression.
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