Smart Vision

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    The Link Between Myopia and Cataracts

    Published: 1 September 2020 | Updated: 28 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Myopia and cataracts are different conditions, but population studies show an association between myopia and some forms of cataract. A cataract can also change the eye’s focusing power and make a prescription more short-sighted. This does not mean that one condition always causes the other. People with high myopia benefit from regular eye-health checks and individual planning if cataract surgery is considered.

  • Managing the Effects Screen Time Has on the Eyes

    Published: 17 August 2020 | Updated: 30 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Screen-related discomfort calls for practical viewing habits and assessment when symptoms persist. Children’s routines should allow age-appropriate activity and sleep. Digital eye strain does not establish retinal injury from ordinary screen blue light.

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    Perceptual Vision a Major Player in a Winning Team

    Published: 19 May 2020 | Updated: 30 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Sports vision involves seeing clearly and responding to changing visual information. An assessment can identify relevant eye problems, while any training should have defined goals and review measures. Research findings and historical performance figures do not guarantee competitive improvement.

  • Patient Alert: Play Your Part in Ortho-K Myopia Treatment

    Published: 7 May 2020 | Updated: 28 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Myopia makes distant objects look blurred and can progress during childhood. Correcting blur and slowing progression are different goals, and no single management option guarantees that progression will stop.