Three Most Common Eye Problems
Here is a brief description of some common eye diseases.
The three most common eye problems teens suffer from involve blurred vision, headaches, dizziness and difficulty seeing at night or in the dark. If you experience any of these symptoms, have an eye examination done immediately (if detected early, your eye problems can be corrected!). Our eye lenses begin to lose their flexibility as early as when we’re 10 years old, and depending on genetics and individual physical condition, this can progress to:
1. Nearsightedness (Myopia): when distant objects look hazy.
Reason: Either your cornea (eye lens) is too steep or your eyeball is too long.
2. Farsightedness (Hyperopia): when nearby objects appear fuzzy.
Reason: The opposite of myopia, either your cornea is too flat or your eyeball is too short.
3. Astigmatism: both nearby and distant objects are perceived to be blurry.
Reason: irregular curvatures in your cornea prevent light from focusing on a single point.
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Darla Smith | Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
I’m nearsighted and I’m afraid my daughter may be too. Going to have to take her to see the eye doctor soon.
Toni Sellaro | Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
I used to be nearsighted with an eye grade of 6.75 and 6.5. I underwent an eye laser procedure which gave me a perfect vision.
Papa Sparks | Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
Good overview of the common eye problems.
lindalulu | Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
Good info
CA Johnson | Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
This was a very informative article. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Jane Benitez | Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
Thanks for a very informative article – I didn’t realize your eyeball could be considered too long.
Eunice Tan | Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
Eyes problems are common among kids nowadays. Thanks for sharing knowledge.
Radhika | Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
very informative…thanks for posting it…
fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa | Nov 5, 2009 | Reply
Short and to the point! Excellent,
papaleng | Nov 5, 2009 | Reply
You shared a very interesting post. i’ve been with lenses since high shool days. But now, my eye sight is into more problems because of Diabetes.
MMV Abad | Nov 6, 2009 | Reply
Nice info. Thanks.
DUNDAS20012002 | Nov 6, 2009 | Reply
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Melody Arcamo Lagrimas | Nov 7, 2009 | Reply
A very useful piece.
Teves | Nov 7, 2009 | Reply
Nice post…