Refractive Errors

If you can see close objects clearly while your distance vision is blurry, then you probably have myopia. Also known as nearsightedness, myopia affects nearly four out of 10 Americans. It is one of the most common eye issues we treat here at St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute. Keep reading to learn what causes nearsightedness and how it can be treated to restore clearer distance vision. Understanding Nearsightedness Most cases of nearsightedness occur because the cornea is more oval in shape than the average eye, or because the eye extends further than normal from the face. These differences then… More

If you can see close objects clearly while your distance vision is blurry, then you probably have myopia. Also known as nearsightedness, myopia affects nearly four out of 10 Americans. It is one of the most common eye issues we treat here at St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute. Keep reading to learn what causes nearsightedness and how it can be treated to restore clearer distance vision. Understanding Nearsightedness Most cases of nearsightedness occur because the cornea is more oval in shape than the average eye, or because the eye extends further than normal from the face. These differences then… More