Complete guide to refractive errors. Learn about causes, symptoms, and modern correction options including glasses, contacts, and surgery.
Understanding Refractive Errors
Refractive errors affect how your eye focuses light. Dr. Ahmed Sherif explains common vision problems and solutions.
Types of Refractive Errors
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Symptoms: Blurry distance vision, clear near vision
Cause: Eyeball too long or cornea too curved
Affects: 30% of population
Correction: Minus lenses, LASIK, PRK
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
Symptoms: Blurry near vision, possible distance blur
Cause: Eyeball too short or flat cornea
Affects: 10% of adults
Correction: Plus lenses, LASIK
Astigmatism
Symptoms: Blurred vision at all distances
Cause: Irregular corneal shape (football vs basketball)
Affects: Most people have some degree
Correction: Cylindrical lenses, toric contacts, LASIK
Presbyopia
Symptoms: Difficulty reading after age 40
Cause: Lens loses flexibility with age
Correction: Reading glasses, progressive lenses, monovision
Correction Options at Dar El Oyoun
Non-Surgical:
Prescription glasses
Contact lenses (soft, RGP, toric, multifocal)
Orthokeratology (overnight reshaping)
Surgical:
LASIK: Most popular, quick recovery
PRK: For thin corneas
ICL: For high prescriptions
Refractive lens exchange
Which Option Is Right for You?
Dr. Ahmed Sherif provides personalized recommendations based on:
Your prescription
Corneal health and thickness
Lifestyle and preferences
Age and eye health
Budget considerations
Schedule a Consultation
Comprehensive evaluation at Dar El Oyoun includes:
Refraction testing
Corneal topography
Candidacy assessment
Discussion of all options
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Book your consultation with Dr. Ahmed Sherif at Dar El Oyoun Hospital
