These includes:
a. CONCAVE LENSES: They are known also as Minus lenses, they are used to correct shortsightedness or myopia.
b. CONVEX LENSES: They are also known as plus Minus and are used to correct hyperopia or Long sightedness.
c. CYLINDRICAL LENSES: They are lenses used to correct astigmatism.
2. Recurrent stye
3. Itching.
4. Double vision
4. Blurry vision at far and or near distance
5. Always feeling dizzy and unmotivated to read or work with your digital devices.
6. Photophobia ( discomforts when exposed to bright light)
7. Light appearing in streaks.
This laser procedure involves the use of femtosecond laser or microkerotome to expose the cornea stroma and then using excimer laser to reshape the Cornea stroma inorder to improve visual acuity..
LASIK is an acronym for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis. This is a surgical procedure used to correct refractive Errors like myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.
reference; Wikipedia
Eye fatigue along side headache?
Eye strain can be referred to as eye fatigue or tiredness. This can occur as a result of using the eyes intensively. For instance, staring at the phone screen or other gadgets for hours. In addition staring at tiny objects at long distance can also results to the fatigue of the eye. It can also be as a result of refractive Errors like presbyopia and hyperopia.
Signs and symptoms of asthenopia includes burning sensation, teary eyes, pain, headache, dizziness et.c
Precautions
° Taking a break: You can relieve your eyes from the stress by taking a break.
Note: if you are still experiencing discomfort in the eyes, it’s advisable to consult an optometrist or visit an eye clinic.
Written by: Adesoji Margaret
