Since the advent of smartphones and tablets, researchers and eye care practitioners have wondered the same thing. Recent studies indicate it may be possible to control myopia by reducing its progression during childhood and among teens. However, at this time, there is no cure.

Nearsightedness Is Not an Eye Disease

Myopia is a refractive flaw caused by an elongated eyeball. This elliptical shape prevents light that enters the eye to not focus on the retina at the back of the eye. Instead, the light focuses on the front of the retina, causing objects to appear blurry in the distance.

Myopia Control

Finding the best treatment for myopia first requires an eye exam. Board-certified Ophthalmologist Dr. Brian Will can determine the severity of your myopia. He will suggest a clear pathway to regain clear vision from solutions as simple as wearing glasses to wavefront-guided refractive eye surgery. The earlier the diagnosis and treatment, the better the patient can avoid poor eyesight at school or work.

Glasses

Glasses are the most popular solution for nearsighted patients. It allows them to see objects in the distance with clarity. For our older patients who suffer from presbyopia, glasses may be multi-focal, offering correction for reading and distance built into the same set of lenses.

However, they may cause a collection of aggravations. These include physical discomfort on the nose and ears, inconvenience when participating in physical or sporting activities, and fogging in humid conditions. Multi-focal glasses can create a fish-bowl effect that can generate dizziness, difficulty walking, or going up and down the stairs.

Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are trendy, particularly since the introduction of soft contact lenses that can correct for astigmatism. Unfortunately, many people simply cannot tolerate the insertion or wearing of contact lenses. For others who have successfully used contacts in the past, they can sometimes no longer tolerate them due to the onset of allergies or dry eye. Fortunately, those who cannot wear contact lenses are frequently ideal candidates for advanced Wavefront-Guided Bladeless Lasik.

Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK)

LASIK surgery is a popular, safe, and highly effective option for nearsightedness. Its laser is designed to reshape your cornea, permitting light entering your eye to focus correctly. With today’s advanced technology, most patients are suitable candidates for laser vision correction.

Your specific condition dictates whether surgery can provide the results you want. It’s essential to note LASIK centers that utilize older technologies cannot deliver the best results available.

If you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Will to discuss treatment options for myopia, contact his Vancouver, Washington, Salem, or Portland, Oregon offices today. Call (877) 542-3937 or complete our online contact form.

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Headaches are one of the most common physical ailments. The World Health Organization estimates that one in twenty adults struggle with frequent headaches, experiencing daily or weekly pain.

Headaches can stem from a variety of causes, one of which is poor vision. If you think a vision problem causes your headaches, we advise you to visit Will Vision and Laser Centers. Here, our team will inform you of our personalized vision solutions performed by one of the top refractive surgeons in the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Brian Will.

Vision Problems Caused by Headaches

Headaches often cause vision symptoms, especially migraines. Patients with migraines frequently report pain around the eye area. Vision symptoms are common in migraines and may include:

• Light sensitivity
• Seeing flashing lights, rainbow prisms, and shimmering lights
• Migraine auras, or seeing flashing lights right before a headache strikes, can occur without the development of a headache.

Cluster headaches are another type of headache that causes visual symptoms. Cluster headaches are severe headaches that typically happen in alternating bouts. Patients may have headache symptoms every day for a month, and then none at all for an extended period.

Eye symptoms associated with cluster headaches include:

• Tearing
• Red eyes
• Drooping eyelids
• Changes in pupil size

Migraines and cluster headaches can be debilitating. The vision changes associated with these headaches can exacerbate the pain and discomfort associated with these types of headaches.

Vision Problems that Cause Headaches

Headaches can cause vision changes, but the reverse is also true. Poor vision may be a primary cause of your headaches. If you’re overworking the eyes, a headache may shortly follow. Correcting your vision with glasses, contacts, or LASIK surgery can improve your vision and alleviate this type of headache.

• Eye Strain – Overusing the focusing muscles around the eye can lead to tension and eye strain, and sometimes headaches. The overuse of electronic screens causes computer vision syndrome. It is a frequent cause of eye strain and is commonly seen in patients that work using a computer. Give your eyes a break several times an hour when you’re using computers to reduce headaches.
• Far Sightedness – Uncorrected farsightedness can cause headaches. LASIK surgery or other vision correction can relieve the strain on your eyes and reduce headaches.
• Presbyopia – Everyone’s vision takes a nosedive sometime in their late 40s. As you age, the lens in your eye becomes less flexible, leading to a condition called presbyopia. This condition makes it difficult to focus and is the reason that many older adults wear reading glasses. Reading glasses can reduce eye strain and headaches from presbyopia, but many of our patients dislike the hassle of using them. Surgical treatments, including Lifestyle LASIK solutions for age-related vision changes.

Your Headache and Vision Solution Specialist

Vision and headaches are linked. If you’re experiencing headaches, visit your eye doctor to find out if your eyes are the cause and explore potential solutions. Treating vision problems can reduce headaches, and treating headaches can reduce vision problems. Contact Will Vision and Laser Centers by calling (877) 542-3937 to schedule a consultation with us.

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