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Vision Problems | Routine Vision Problems
For each of the following conditions glasses alone provide clear vision,
as along as the diagnosis is present alone and not in conjunction with any
other problems such as the ones listed above. Contact lenses are an option
for older children, teenagers and adults. Some adults also have the option
of having corneal surgery to improve or correct their vision. “Routine”
visions exams are not always covered by insurance plans. Please check with
your insurance company to verify if it is a covered benefit.
Myopia (near-sightedness)
This is a common visual condition where near objects are seen clearly and
objects in the distance are blurry. A prescription for myopia will be preceded
by a minus sign (-1.00).
Hyperopia (far-sightedness)
This is a common visual condition where objects in the distance are seen
clearly. It is normal for children to be far-sighted early in life and no
treatment is needed in most cases. A prescription for hyperopia will be
preceded by a plus sign (+3.00).
Astigmatism
This is a blurring of vision usually caused by less than perfect roundness
of the cornea. A prescription for astigmatism will have several numbers
and will look something like this: -2.00 +2.50 X 90.
Anisometropia
Some children may have a significantly different prescription in each eye.
A person who has anisometropia might have a prescription of -1.00 in one
eye and -4.00 in the other. If this person is 9 years old or younger, they
are at a very high risk of developing Amblyopia and must be watched carefully.
