by Dr. Michael Garin | Jun 6, 2019 | Eye Conditions, Hyperopia
What is Hyperopia? Hyperopia is the medical term for farsightedness. Farsighted individuals usually have difficulty seeing objects up close, but can see distant objects clearly. Tasks like reading, sewing, or typing can be difficult and can cause blurry vision or eye...
by Dr. Michael Garin | May 16, 2019 | Hyperopia, Myopia, Optometry
For patients who have high degrees of nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia), it is sometimes possible to implant a lens in the eye to correct the refractive error. A phakic intraocular lens (PIOL), sometimes referred to as an implanted contact lens,...
