Types of Vision and Treatment

Types of vision in which seeing at far is blurry. Near vision is often good. This condition usually begins between ages 6 to 21 and may gradually worsen until after age 30. Contact lenses or glasses are indicated.

Types of vision in which seeing is strained at near. Distance vision is often good. This condition causes eye eyes to overwork for reading and other close work. Usually symptoms are headaches and eyestrain. Contact lenses or glasses are indicated.

Very common and not an eye disease. Symptoms include headaches, eye strain and squinting. Caused by the eye not focusing light the same up and down as across. Usually occurs in conjunction with myopia or hyperopia. Contact lenses or glasses are indicated.

A reduction of focusing ability for anything closer than arm's length causing blurring and eyestrain. This usually begins in the late 30's and worsening with age. Bifocals, progressive lenses, or reading glasses are indicated.

Incorrectly called "lazy eye." This eye is not able to see 20/20 even with the best corrective lenses. This condition can only be diagnosed by a complete eye examination Vision therapy is sometimes needed along with glasses. Many cases cannot be helped if they are detected too late.

Process in which both eyes work together to form one image in the brain. Also includes proper alignment of the eyes.