by daniel | Nov 16, 2016 | Common Definitions in Eye Care
Cataract A clouding condition of the natural lens inside the eye. This causes a fog or “skim” over the vision, and can cause washed out colors, halos around lights, glare, and light sensitivity. (Click for more information on...
by daniel | Nov 16, 2016 | Common Definitions in Eye Care
Myopia (near sightedness): An optical error in which the eye sees better at near than at distance without proper correction. (See Refractive Disorders for more details.)
by daniel | Nov 16, 2016 | Glasses Terminology
Pantoscopic Tilt The angle at which your glasses sit before your eyes that allow your eyes to track upward and downward with minimal distortion.
by daniel | Nov 16, 2016 | Common Definitions in Eye Care
Ciliary Body A large muscle in the eye that enables the eye to focus at different distances. It also produces the fluid (aqueous humor) that circulates and nourishes the internal eye.
by daniel | Nov 16, 2016 | Common Definitions in Eye Care
Nearsightedness (Myopia) An optical error in which the eye sees better at near than at distance without proper correction.
by daniel | Nov 16, 2016 | Glasses Terminology
Polarized Lenses These lenses have become very popular in the sports world. They cut unwanted reflected glare from sunlight bouncing off water, metallic surfaces, pavement, or snow. For example, sunglasses with polarized lenses are popular and useful for fishing,...
