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How to Choose an Optometrist
Looking for the best optometrist? Check experience, specialisation, technology, services, and personal fit to find the right eye care provider for you.
How Do I Know if My Baby Needs Spectacles?
Learn to spot vision issues in babies aged 3–24 months, including squinting, eye rubbing, and more.
How Does Orthokeratology Work?
If you’re wondering what is orthokeratology and how does orthokeratology work, this easy-to-follow guide is for you.
Short-sightedness (Myopia) vs. Long-sightedness (Hyperopia): Key Differences to Know
People often confuse short-sighted (myopic) and long-sighted (hyperopic) vision. Both vision conditions involve the eye's structure and length, but their treatment and symptoms differ. Here, I'll provide a simple definition of short-sightedness and long-sightedness to make this confusing topic as easy to understand as possible.
What Causes Short-Sightedness: Reasons for Myopia Development
Myopia, or shortsightedness, is a common condition that is increasing worldwide. The blurred distance vision associated with myopia can make driving, sports, and other daily activities difficult. In this guide, we’ll look at how to slow myopia progression and why early treatment and intervention are crucial for managing it.
Spectacle Lenses for Myopia: Our Complete Guide
Lenses are a key component of spectacles, and only special designs of spectacle lenses help reduce or slow the progression of myopia in children and teenagers. Single-vision spectacles, whilst inexpensive and convenient, do not help slow the progression of myopia.