Published: 1 September 2020 · Last updated: 16 September 2026 · Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance 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…
Published: 28 August 2020 | Last updated: 16 September 2026 | Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance What is myopic macular degeneration? Myopia, or short-sightedness, usually occurs when the eye is longer than average and distant images focus in front of the retina. Pathologic myopia refers to structural changes caused by excessive eye elongation….
Is The Classroom Is A Breading Ground For Myopia? Statistics show that between 5 to 10 percent of preschoolers, and as many as 25% at grade school, have vision problems caused by refractive errors like myopia (shortsightedness), and a host of other eye disorders. All of these can result in learning difficulties, affect social interactions, and stunt motor…
Published: 18 August 2020 | Last updated: 16 September 2026 | Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance What is eye tracking? The eyes use several movement systems. Saccades are quick shifts from one target to another, pursuits follow a moving target, and fixations hold gaze on a point long enough to gather visual information….
Published: 17 August 2020 | Last updated: 16 September 2026 | Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance What is digital eye strain? Digital eye strain describes symptoms that can occur during or after sustained use of computers, tablets, phones and other near displays. Symptoms may include tired or sore eyes, dryness, burning, headaches, neck…
Published: 22 July 2020 | Last updated: 16 September 2026 | Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance Why can a classroom screen look blurred? Clear distance vision depends on light being focused accurately on the retina. In myopia, or short-sightedness, distant objects are blurred because light focuses in front of the retina when the…
Toe walkers are those brilliant tiny people that begin walking as we all do – on tiptoes, so they can reach up and get at things that they probably should not be touching. However, due to orthopaedic or developmental delays, they do not grow out of the toe walking and fail to achieve the full heel…
