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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Refractive errors
  1. Nearsightedness 
    ... objects appear blurred. Nearsightedness is a type of refractive error of the eye. If you are nearsighted, you have trouble seeing things that are far away.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001023.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Refraction 
    ... purpose is to determine whether you have a refractive error (a need for glasses or contact lenses). For ... glasses or contact lenses) is normal, then the refractive error is zero (plano) and your vision should be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003844.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Astigmatism 
    Astigmatism is a type of refractive error of the eye. Refractive errors cause blurred vision. They are the most common reason why a person goes to see an ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001015.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. LASIK eye surgery 
    ... blurry. This blurriness is referred to as a "refractive error." It is caused by a mismatch between the ... the pupils in light and dark, the eyes' refractive error, and the thickness of the cornea (to make ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007018.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Lasik eye surgery - discharge 
    ... Chuck RS, Jacobs DS, Lee JK, et al. Refractive errors & refractive surgery preferred practice pattern. Ophthalmology . 2018;125(1): ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000525.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Amblyopia 
    ... amblyopic eye (such as cataracts). Children with a refractive error (nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism) will need glasses. Next, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001014.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Astigmatism (image) 
    Astigmatism is a type of refractive error of the eye. People are able to see clearly because the front part of the eye (cornea) is able to bend ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19952.htm - Medical Encyclopedia