Vision and eyes

Contact lenses and types. How to choose and care for them?

Contact lenses and types. How to choose and care for them?

Contact lenses are commonly used in ophthalmology. They are a solution for various dioptric and cosmetic eye defects. However, several parameters need to be taken into account when choosing them. How to choose the right contact lenses? What types of lenses are there?
Conjunctivitis: Causes and Symptoms

Conjunctivitis: Causes and Symptoms

Do you have conjunctivitis? You can recognize this most common eye disease by the typical unpleasant discomfort, such as itchy and red eyes and increased tear flow.
Cataract: Symptoms and Treatment

Cataract: Symptoms and Treatment

Cataracts are a degenerative disease of the lens. It is one of the most common causes of blindness in people in the world. What causes it and how is it treated?
What is presbyopia? The aging eye condition

What is presbyopia? The aging eye condition

Presbyopia occurs mostly after the age of 40. It affects everyone as a result of the natural aging process. The first symptom is the inability to focus on near objects. The impairment is also known as "short arm syndrome", since reading material must be held further and further away in order to be sharp.
Myopia: The onset of myopia + how does impaired distance vision appear?

Myopia: The onset of myopia + how does impaired distance vision appear?

Myopia is a visual error, also referred to as a refractive error. The rays of light are directed in the lens of the eye to create a sharp image on the retina. In myopia, the rays converge in front of the retina. The result is a blurred image and poor visibility of distant objects.