Vision Correction from Our Eye Doctors
Vision correction refers to the interventions or treatments eye specialists recommend to improve vision in patients with refractive errors. These interventions aim to enhance vision by redirecting light rays to the retina. If an eye doctor on our team establishes that your eyes have a problem and you need to have your vision corrected, we will outline the various treatments available. Our ophthalmologist on another eye doctor on our team at Lavenburg Medical Group can customize your treatment and ensure you get the best solution for your eye condition.
Nevertheless, we will consider several factors before deciding on whether you require contact lenses, eyeglasses, or eye surgery. Note that every vision correction solution has its pros and cons. Factors like your personal preference, lifestyle, daily activities, and health also come into play when deciding which option to choose.
For example, if your lifestyle involves playing sports, certain lenses or glasses may not be ideal for you because they can get damaged.
Types of Refractive Errors that Can Be Improved by Vision Correction
Seeing is a special ability we cherish as humans because it enables us to explore the world around us, learn and enjoy life. Vision is also important because it makes it possible to do small everyday activities like making your bed, showering, cooking breakfast, or going to school or work easily and safely.
However, when you have a refractive error problem, doing such activities becomes challenging because you will have blurry vision. Refractive errors occur when the light entering your eyes fails to hit the retina properly. There are several types of refractive errors, including:
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
Types of Eyeglasses We Might Prescribe
After conducting an eye exam, an eye optometrist or ophthalmologist can prescribe glasses to fix your eye problem. The glasses might not have equal strength in both eyes. The two types of lenses available are:
- Multifocal lenses
- Single vision lenses
Types of Contact Lenses Available
Many people with refractive errors prefer lenses since it does not significantly affect their appearance. The different types of lenses include:
- Hybrid
- Multifocal
- Toric
- Hard
- Soft
Note that you must care for each lens type to ensure you get the most out of them and avoid infections.
Eye Surgeries
If you don’t want to use the above two methods, you may be able undergo eye surgery to fix your eye issues. Examples of these eye surgeries are:
- SMILE
- LASIK
- Phakic
- ICL
- Wavefront-guided LASIK
An eye doctor on our team will help you decide which option is suitable for you.
Get Contact Lenses and Eyeglasses from an Optometrist on Our Optometry Team
At Lavenburg Medical Group, we offer eye and vision care services. We handle regular eye sicknesses and more. We are dedicated to providing customized and dependable eyecare services to Maryland and Delaware residents. Our ophthalmologist, optometrists, and the entire medical team at our practice know the importance of having great vision. We can educate our patients to help them feel relaxed. We can prescribe contacts, lenses, or surgery for your visual correction issues to ensure you get quality products and services. If you live in Elkton, MD, Newark, DE, or Wilmington, DE, and the surroundings, call us at (302) 993-0722 today for vision correction services.