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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for Refractive errors
  1. Refractive Errors (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... and lens of your eye helps you focus. Refractive errors are vision problems that happen when the shape ... cornea, or aging of the lens. Four common refractive errors are: Myopia, or nearsightedness - clear vision close up ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/refractiveerrors.html - Health Topics
  2. Amblyopia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... don't line up in the same direction Refractive error in an eye - when one eye cannot focus ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/amblyopia.html - Health Topics
  3. Corneal Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... of your corneas. Problems with the cornea include: Refractive errors Allergies Infections Injuries Dystrophies - conditions in which parts ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cornealdisorders.html - Health Topics
  4. Eye Care (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... macula, and optic nerve. If you have a refractive error and are going to need glasses or contacts, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/eyecare.html - Health Topics
  5. Eye Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... permanent loss of vision. Common eye problems include: Refractive errors Cataracts - clouded lenses Optic nerve disorders, including glaucoma ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/eyediseases.html - Health Topics