- Myopia (nearsightedness). This is a condition where you can see objects clearly up close but have difficulty seeing objects far away. Symptoms of myopia include:
- Blurred vision when looking at objects far away
- Difficulty driving at night
- Headaches
- Eyestrain
- Hyperopia (farsightedness). This is a condition where you can see objects clearly far away but have difficulty seeing objects up close. Symptoms of hyperopia include:
- Blurred vision when looking at objects up close
- Difficulty reading
- Eyestrain
- Headaches
- Astigmatism. This is a condition where the cornea (the clear front part of the eye) is not round, but is shaped more like a football. This causes light rays to bend unevenly, which can cause blurred vision at all distances. Symptoms of astigmatism include:
- Blurred vision at all distances
- Double vision
- Eyestrain
- Headaches
- Presbyopia. This is a condition that affects everyone as they get older. It is caused by the lens in the eye becoming less flexible, which makes it difficult to focus on objects up close. Symptoms of presbyopia include:
- Difficulty reading
- Difficulty seeing small objects
- Eyestrain
- Cataracts. This is a clouding of the lens in the eye. Cataracts can cause blurred vision, glare, and sensitivity to light. Symptoms of cataracts include:
- Blurred vision
- Increased glare
- Difficulty seeing at night
- Yellowing of the eyes
- Glaucoma. This is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, which is the nerve that sends images to the brain. Glaucoma can cause blurred vision, blind spots, and loss of peripheral vision. Symptoms of glaucoma include:
- Blurred vision
- Tunnel vision
- Seeing halos around lights
- Painless eye pain
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of these vision defects, it is important to see an eye doctor right away. Early diagnosis and treatment can help to prevent or slow the progression of these conditions.
