Blurry vision is the loss of sharpness of eyesight, meaning objects appear out of focus or hazy. The primary cause of this is refractive errors. Refractive errors are nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or presbyopia. While those are the common causes of blurry vision, it can also be caused by more serious problems like sight-threatening eye diseases or neurological disorders. If vision becomes blurry suddenly, it could be a symptom of a serious eye problem.
When was the last time you got new glasses? It is recommended to get new glasses every 1 to 3 years, but if you notice these factors, it’s time to change your prescription:
Eye injuries are the leading cause of vision loss in children, and most of these injures happen while playing sports. Regular eyewear such as eyeglasses and sunglasses do not protect children from eye injuries and in some cases may make an injury worse if they shatter. Protective eyewear is made of ultra-strong polycarbonate, which is a type of plastic that is impact resistant and protects eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays. Most protective eyewear can actually be made to match glasses or contact prescriptions.
As children get ready to go back to school, it is important to be aware of your child’s vision and eye health. Healthy vision contributes to children’s school readiness, ability to learn and overall healthy development. Often times, symptoms of serious eye conditions may go unnoticed or unreported by children. If symptoms are left untreated, it can become a serious problem.
