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The following are brief explanations of some of the more common eye disorders.  They do not replace a comprehensive eye examination and if you think you may have one of these please see your optometrist for advice.
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Normal Focus.

Myopia (short-sightedness):
  Blurry distance vision, near vision usually okay.
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Myopic Focus.
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Myopic Correction.

Hyperopia (long-sightedness):
  Difficulty seeing clearly and comfortably up close.
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Hyperopic Focus.
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Hyperopic Correction.

Astigmatism:
  Focussing error that causes blur in one direction, the eye is shaped more like a football than a soccor ball.

Presbyopia:
  Begins from about age 40 with small print being clearer if held further away.

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The Eye.

Cataract:
  Clouding of the lens inside the eye results in gradual loss if vision.  Very common after age 60 and treatment may include surgery.
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Cataract.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARM):
  Damage or breakdown of the macula that becomes more common with age.  Loss of central vision or trouble reading, even with glasses on.
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Dry ARM.
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Wet ARM.

Glaucoma: 
Degenerative disease of the optic nerve that can result in tunnel vision or blindness.
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Glaucoma Optic Nerve Head.

Pterygium: 
Fleshy growth on the front of the eye that is caused by UV exposure and sometimes also dusty environments.
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Pterygium.
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