Tag: refractive errors

  • Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)

    Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) Definition and Description of Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) Lazy eye, medically known as amblyopia, is a visual disorder that occurs when one eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity, even with the use of corrective lenses. The affected eye typically does not develop proper vision during the critical developmental stages of childhood. This…

  • LASIK

    LASIK Definition and Description of LASIK LASIK, or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a popular refractive eye surgery designed to correct vision problems like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. The procedure involves reshaping the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, using a highly focused laser. It allows light entering the eye to…