(479) 268-3268 Appointments Home About Us Vision Care & Products Patients Contact Vision Problems A concise guide to some of the most common vision problems treated at Bentonville Eye Care in Bentonville There are many different types of vision problems that could be affecting your eyesight. But, for the purposes of this guide, we will be focusing on four of the most common causes of impaired vision. These, along with many other vision impairments, are treated with care and precision by the eye care providers at Bentonville Eye Care in Bentonville. Astigmatism Astigmatism is an uneven or irregular curvature of the cornea or lens, which results in blurred or distorted vision. Other symptoms of astigmatism include the need to squint, eye strain from squinting, headaches and eye fatigue. In reality, most people have some degree of astigmatism, which is usually present at birth and is believed to be hereditary. In minor cases, treatment may not be required but is certainly beneficial. Moderate to severe astigmatism can be treated with corrective eyewear or LASIK surgery. Hyperopia (Farsightedness) Farsightedness, medically known as hyperopia, refers to vision that is good at a distance but not at close range. Farsightedness occurs when the eyeball is shorter than normal, as measured from front to back, or when the cornea has too little curvature. This reduces the distance between the cornea and retina, causing light to converge behind the retina, rather than on it. If you are mildly farsighted, your eye care provider may not recommend corrective treatment at all. However, if you are moderately or severely hyperopic, you may have several treatment options available, including eyeglasses, contacts, LASIK and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). Your eye care provider at Bentonville Eye Care will help you determine the best treatment option for you. Myopia (Nearsightedness) Nearsightedness, medically known as myopia, refers to vision that is good at close range but not at a distance. It generally occurs because the eyeball is too “long” as measured from front to back. Nearsightedness is diagnosed during routine eye exams and possible treatments include eyeglasses, contacts, acrylic corneal implants, LASIK, radial keratotomy (RK) and photorefractive keratotomy (PRK). Your eye care provider will suggest the best treatment option for you. Presbyopia (Aging Eyes) Aging eyes, medically known as presbyopia, is a condition in which the lens of the eye gradually loses its flexibility, making it harder to focus clearly on close objects such as printed words. Distance vision, on the other hand, is usually not affected. Unfortunately, presbyopia is an inevitable part of aging and cannot be prevented by diet, lifestyle or visual habits. However, it is treatable with several types of corrective lenses, including progressives, bifocals and trifocals, single-vision reading glasses, multifocal contact lenses and monovision therapy. Your eye care provider at Bentonville Eye Care will work with you to diagnose your vision problem and suggest the best treatment option for your eyes at our optometric office in Bentonville. For more information, schedule an appointment with Derrick Pierce, O.D. or Jeff Coats, O.D., and we’ll be in touch with you shortly. Vision Care & Products Lenses and Frames Contacts Vision Correction Eye Conditions Eye Diseases Vision Problems Request Appointment You can schedule your next eye exam with us online! Schedule Now (479) 268-3268 Contact Us Bentonville Eye Care 800 SE Walton Blvd., Suite 12 Bentonville, AR 72712 Phone: (479) 268-3268 Fax: (479) 268-4019 Email Us Facebook Twitter Office Hours Monday: 7.00am - 7:00pm Tuesday: 7.00am - 7:00pm Wednesday: 7.00am - 7:00pm Thursday: 7.00am - 7:00pm Friday: 7.00am - 5:00pm Quick Links Home About Us Vision Care & Products Patients Contact Copyright © 2021 Bentonville Eye Care. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy / Website by Avelient.