-Nearsighted (Myopia)
The majority of people wearing glasses are nearsighted. They have difficulty seeing objects far away but have good vision close up. Nearsightedness can cause squinting and eyestrain when viewing distant objects. Most people develop nearsightedness in childhood and stabilize as young adults. Correction can be in the form of glasses, contact lenses or both. Dr. Schultz feels most people benefit from both options.
-Farsighted (Hyperopia)
People with farsightedness normally have good distance vision. Depending on the severity they are likely to have trouble seeing objects up close. Farsightedness can cause eyestrain and headaches while reading or working on computers. Glasses or contacts can correct farsightedness and may be prescribed for full or part-time wear. Dr. Schultz utilizes glasses for most part-time wearers and a combination for most full-time wearers. Extreme farsightedness is a common cause of eye turns (strabismus) in infants.
-Astigmatism
Astigmatism is most commonly caused by an irregular or “football” shaped cornea (the eyes clear focusing lens). This causes light to be focused in two distorted spots in the back of the eye. Although small amounts of astigmatism may go unnoticed, it does cause blur in both distance and near vision. Astigmatism may also accompany farsightedness or nearsightedness and can be corrected with glasses and even contact lenses. Dr. Schultz enjoys fitting soft contacts that correct astigmatism (toric) and can fit the majority in a disposable type or custom lenses when needed.
-Presbyopia
Presbyopia is the age related onset of blurred near vision. Presbyopia happens to everyone! The onset is most commonly in early to mid- 40’s and results in eyestrain when reading or doing other close work. Presbyopia occurs whether you are nearsighted, farsighted, astigmatic or have never worn a correction. Progressive lenses are the most common correction Dr. Schultz recommends, although monovision, multifocal contacts and reading glasses are also alternatives.
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