To compare focometer and autorefractor in the measurement of refractive errors among students in an underserved community of sub-Saharan Africa. A total of 230 students were studied. Mean age of the ...

Refractive errors are common eye issues that can cause blurry or distorted vision. Treatment usually involves wearing glasses or contact lenses or getting procedures ...

November 28, 2011 — Researchers have found a strong severity-dependent association between refractive error and the prevalence of childhood strabismus, according to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . When managing residual refractive error, physicians should treat the source of the problem and use the least ...

About half of U.S. adults age 20 and older have refractive errors, or eye problems that result in less than 20/20 vision, according to a report in the August issue of ...

In today’s digital age, our children’s are spending more time than ever in front of screens - whether it’s for school lessons, online homework, or even leisure. While new-age technology has made ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . LASIK is the most common refractive surgery performed worldwide. Some patients, however, are not suitable ...

Refractive errors include common conditions such as myopia (short sightedness) and hyperopia (long sightedness) that impede the accuracy of vision without spectacles or contact lenses. Laser surgery ...

Refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism) can result from non-refractive ophthalmic surgery such as cataract surgery or corneal transplantation. Refractive errors are usually managed by ...