what causes very rapid decline in vision to the point of needing glasses for astigmatism and farsightedness?

Question

How is it that i'm farsighted with strong astigmatism but am having little difficulty seeing?

Answer 1

See an eye doctor. : Well, lots of things cause vision loss but the fact it seems correctable is good. You should see a eye doctor to really see for sure but, given your age, the two most likely culprits are cataracts and presbyopia. Usually cataracts give people better near vision initially but not always. Presbyopia, or aging of the lens, is most likely and necessitates reading glasses and sometimes distance glasses.

Answer 2

Presbyopia: Astigmatism and farsightedness do not cause rapid decline in vision. Any such symptoms needs evaluation by an ophthalmologist.

Answer 3

3 years: Once child can know either letters or shapes, then they can get vision tested. Usually happens around 3yo.

Answer 4

Child eye exam: Usually the first exam (unless something is suspected) should be done around the age of three years so that any problem that could lead to a visual deficit can be treated and the process corrected.

Answer 5

No: Not usually, but it depends on what is causing the tearing. The most common cause of excessive tearing in a baby is a blocked tear duct (that's the drainage system), which has nothing to do with vision.

Answer 6

No: However, the tearing could be a symptom of some other condition that could affect vision. One common example is a corneal abrasion. If the tearing is new or associated with other symptoms such as pain, fever or redness of the eye, then the child needs to be examined.

Answer 7

No: Most babies who appear to have increased tears in the eyes actually have some blockage in the tear ducts (drainage ducts near the bridge of the nose), so the babies' tears just stay visible. A pediatric eye doctor can examine the eyes to be sure there isn't a problem with the eyeball itself, and plan treatment. There should be no effect on vision, if the teariness is just due to blocked ducts.

Answer 8

No: Certain disorders that can impair vision can cause increased tearing but increased tearing does not cause visual disturbances.

Answer 9

No: The tear mechanism is outside of the working compenents of the eye. Increased tear may lead to the annoyance of constant wiping of the eye and in the worse cases a degree of lid change similar to chapped lips. But the tears protect the eyes; it is the tear deficient who get into visual trouble.

Answer 10

No: The tear mechanism is outside of the working compenents of the eye. Increased tear may lead to the annoyance of constant wiping of the eye and in the worse cases a degree of lid change similar to chapped lips. But the tears protect the eyes; it is the tear deficient who get into visual trouble.

Answer 11

Albino vision: Albinism has moderate and severe forms. Refractive needs are common. The eyes as a protective measure commonly develop a dancing motion (nystagmus) which lowers the central acuity. Light sensitivity is of course the rule. There are advances in this know to your ophthalmologist who you should consult when the condition is first detected.

Answer 12

Depends: Can be none to very profound. Nothing you can do except get it checked out and monitored- glasses can help if there is astigmatism or other high refractive disorder.

Answer 13

Cataracts&RETINITIS: Patients with diabetes need regular yearly eye exam to have retinal exam and check for glaucoma and cataract.

Answer 14

Glasses: Wearing the correct spectacle lens correction does not harm your vision.

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