Health
Long sightedness and short sightedness eye problems and solutions
Long-sightedness, or hyperopia, occurs when light entering the eye focuses behind the retina instead of directly on it. Causes include:
1. Eyeball shape: If the eyeball is too short or the cornea has too little curvature, it can lead to hyperopia.
2. Aging: As people age, the lens of the eye becomes less flexible, making it harder to focus on close objects.
Remedies for long-sightedness include:
1. Prescription glasses or contact lenses: Corrective lenses can help focus light properly on the retina.
2. Refractive surgery: Procedures like LASIK can reshape the cornea to improve focus.
3. Lens implants: In some cases, an artificial lens can be implanted to replace the eye’s natural lens.
Consult with an eye care professional to determine the most suitable solution for your specific case of long-sightedness.
Short-sightedness, or myopia, occurs when the eyeball is too long or the cornea has too much curvature, causing light to focus in front of the retina. Causes and remedies include:
Causes:
1. Genetics: Myopia often runs in families.
2. Environmental factors: Prolonged close-up activities, like reading or computer use, can contribute.
3. Age: Myopia can develop or worsen during childhood and adolescence.
Remedies:
1. Prescription glasses or contact lenses: Concave lenses help focus light directly on the retina.
2. Refractive surgery: Procedures like LASIK reshape the cornea to correct myopia.
3. Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): Special contact lenses reshape the cornea overnight for temporary myopia correction.
4. Atropine eye drops: These drops, under professional guidance, may slow down myopia progression in some cases. 
Regular eye exams are crucial to monitor changes in vision and determine appropriate corrective measures. Consult with an eye care professional for personalized advice.