Low vision usually results from an eye disease such as glaucoma or macular degeneration. An antioxidant that is found throughout the body, but is concentrated in the macula. Lutein is believed to help protect the eyes from free radical damage caused by the sun's harmful rays. Condition in which visual images come to a focus in front of the retina, resulting in defective vision of distant objects. Condition in which visual images come to a focus in front of the retina, resulting in defective vision of distant objects.
Ophthalmologists perform eye exams, treat disease, prescribe medication, and perform surgery.
They may also write prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses. And in some states they can become certified, after special training, to fit contact lenses. O.D. overconvergence Condition in which the eyes come too far inward when focusing on a near object, resulting in blurring. The edges of your visual field. A term eyecare professionals use to describe lenses with no corrective power.