Search Results for: myopia

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  Recognizing Myopia & Common Vision Problems in Children

  November 8, 2017

  Vision problems in children are sneaky, and your child may not want to talk about it. Learn the signs of myopia in kids and what to do about it.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute

  Categorized as: Eye Health, Pediatrics

  Tagged with: back to school, children's eye health, children's vision, myopia, myopia in kids, nearsighted, nearsightedness

  

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  What Is Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) Surgery?

  January 22, 2024

  ICL stands for implantable collamer lens. During ICL eye surgery, your eye surgeon inserts a very thin lens into your eye to permanently correct nearsightedness and astigmatism.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute

  Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Consideration

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  Do I Need Eyeglasses?

  October 19, 2021

  Struggling to read your computer screen? It's probably time for a vision test.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute

  Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z

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• Article - 3 Minute Read

  What You Should Know About Eye Exams for Kids

  February 4, 2024

  Regular exams are important for a child’s learning. Ensure your child's eye health with back-to-school eye exams.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Pediatrics

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  What is Astigmatism?

  May 31, 2022

  Learn about astigmatism, an eye condition that causes symptoms like blurred vision and eyestrain. Discover treatment options.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute

  Categorized as: Eye Health

  Tagged with: astigmatism, Cholappadi Sundar Raj OD PhD, eye strain, far sightedness, fovea, glasses, headaches, hypermetropia, iris, laser vision correction surgery, myopia, nearsightedness, pupil, refractive error, refractive vision correction surgery, retina, soft contact lenses, UPMC Eye Center