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refractive error - near or far sightedness Definition for refractive error A refractive error, or refraction error, is an error in the focusing of light by the eye and a frequent reason for reduced visual acuity. more A refractive error, or refraction error, is an error in the focusing of light by the eye and a frequent reason for reduced visual acuity. An eye that has no refractive error when viewing a distant object is said to have emmetropia or be emmetropic. An eye that has a refractive error when viewing a distant object is said to have ametropia or be ametropic. less some common symptoms blindness eye pain headache vision problems some related diagnoses 1 - 7 of 93 diagnoses UV light exposure glaucoma retinal vein occlusion iritis diabetic retinopathy cystinosis retrobulbar neuritis   more do i have 'refractive error'? In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis: diagnostic test search results for 'refractive error' 1 - 5 of 8 diagnostic tests Glaucoma testing refractive error and Glaucoma testing Refraction refractive error and Refraction Tonometry Test to measure fluid pressure inside the eye refractive error and Tonometry Comprehensive eye exam refractive error and Comprehensive eye exam Slit lamp examination refractive error and Slit lamp examination vision tests refractive error and vision tests Contact lenses refractive error and Contact lenses Gonioscopy refractive error and Gonioscopy for more please login, login is free (click to login) therapeutic procedures for 'refractive error'? Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for refractive error: therapeutic procedure search results for 'refractive error' 1 - 5 of 13 therapeutic procedures rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. eye surgery refractive error and eye surgery Contact lenses refractive error and Contact lenses Eyeglasses refractive error and Eyeglasses RK (radial keratotomy) refractive error and RK (radial keratotomy) Corneal ring implants refractive error and Corneal ring implants Laser-assisted subepithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) refractive error and Laser-assisted subepithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) Corneal surgery refractive error and Corneal surgery Intraocular Lens Implant refractive error and Intraocular Lens Implant Laser therapy refractive error and Laser therapy Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) refractive error and Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) Phakic Intraocular Lens Implant refractive error and Phakic Intraocular Lens Implant Photorefractive Keratoplasty refractive error and Photorefractive Keratoplasty Refractive surgery refractive error and Refractive surgery for more please login, login is free (click to login) medications search results for 'refractive error' rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. web search results for refractive error Web (All)  |  Treatment  |  Drugs  |  Tests  |  Research  |  Diet Results 1 - 50 - refractive error Refractive error - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The diagnosis of a refractive error is usually confirmed by an eye care ... Vision defects caused by refractive error can be distinguished from other ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refractive_error   en.wikipedia.org - summary Refractive Errors Video Refractive Errors Video. A link to this article will be included in your message ... Refractive Errors Video. Your name. First Name. MI. Laast Name. Your ... http://www.aao.org/eyecare/conditions/refractive-errors/video.cfm   www.aao.org - summary MedlinePlus: Refractive Errors Glasses or contact lenses can usually correct refractive errors. ... Refractive Errors -- see more articles. Astigmatism -- see more articles ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/refractiveerrors.html   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Refractive Surgery: Refractive Error: Merck Manual Professional Refractive Error. Refractive Surgery. Corneal refractive surgery ... The goal of refractive surgery is to decrease dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses. ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec09/ch099/ch099c.html   www.merck.com - summary ISRS/AAO Refractive Surgery: Refractive Errors Refractive errors exist because the curvature of the eye is mismatched to the ... Myopia is the most common refractive error, affecting more than one in four ... http://www.aao.org/isrs/patients/ref_errors.cfm   www.aao.org - summary Corneal implants for the correction of refractive error (interventional ... Myopic refractive error occurs when light from a distant object is brought into ... Focusing (refractive) errors are usually corrected by wearing spectacles or ... http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=article&o=31784&textonly=true   www.nice.org.uk - summary Contact Lenses: Refractive Error: Merck Manual Professional Ear, Nose, Throat, and Dental Disorders. Endocrine and Metabolic ... Refractive Error. Topics. Introduction·Contact Lenses· Refractive Surgery. Contact Lenses ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec09/ch099/ch099b.html   www.merck.com - summary Visual Training for Refractive Errors Visual Training for Refractive Errors. A link to this article will be included in your message ... acuities correlated with refractive errors. Am J Ophthalmol ... http://www.aao.org/eyecare/treatment/alternative-therapies/visual-training.cfm   www.aao.org - summary Refractive Surgery: Refractive Error: Merck Manual Professional Corneal refractive surgery alters the curvature of the cornea to focus light ... The goal of refractive surgery is to decrease dependence on eyeglasses or ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec09/ch099/ch099c.html   www.merck.com - summary Photorefractive (laser) surgery for the correction of refractive error Refractive error includes myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia; these ... of refractive error from +6 dioptres (D) of hyperopia to ?10 D of myopia, with ... http://www.nice.org.uk/IPG164   www.nice.org.uk - summary LASIK Eye Surgery Risks, Advantages, Disadvantages, Facts, History and ... Get information about LASIK, refractive surgery for vision correction (of ... improve vision in people with refractive errors? ... What is refractive error? ... http://www.medicinenet.com/lasik_eye_surgery/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary LASIK surgery: Is it right for you? - MayoClinic.com Find out whether you're a good candidate for vision correction through ... have a "high refractive error" ? the possible benefits of LASIK surgery may not ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lasik-surgery/MY00375   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Insurance and Refractive or Laser Eye Surgery WebMD gives you information about under what circumstances insurance would cover refractive or laser eye surgery. ... Eye surgery for severe refractive errors. ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/does-insurance-cover-costs-r...   www.webmd.com - summary Talk:Refractive error - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the Refractive error article. ... suggest that Refraction error redirect to Refractive error. - AED 04:07, ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Refractive_error   en.wikipedia.org - summary Farsightedness: Causes - MayoClinic.com Farsightedness (hyperopia) ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, ... A refractive error ... Farsightedness is one type of refractive error. ... http://mayoclinic.com/health/farsightedness/DS00527/DSECTION=causes   mayoclinic.com - summary An Eye on LASIK on MedicineNet.com ... glasses or contacts but can't see without them? How might refractive surgery benefit you? What are the risks? We talked about the ... No refractive error. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=54474   www.medicinenet.com - summary MedlinePlus: News by Health Topic Refractive Errors. Eye Problems, Hearing Loss May Be Linked (02/17/2009, HealthDay) ... Also see MedlinePlus Refractive Errors. Rehabilitation ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alphanews_r.html   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Eye Health and Farsightedness Farsightedness or hyperopia means that the eye focuses better on distant ... Hyperopia is a refractive error, like astigmatism and nearsightedness (myopia) ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/farsightedness   www.webmd.com - summary ISRS/AAO Patients Refractive Errors. Refractive Surgery Procedures. Candidacy for Procedures ... These procedures correct refractive errors by changing the focus of the eye. ... http://www.aao.org/isrs/patients/   www.aao.org - summary Refractive Disorders: Eye Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition When there is a refractive error, the cornea and lens cannot focus light rays on ... determines the exact refractive error (eyeglass prescription) before ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec20/ch226/ch226a.html   www.merck.com - summary LASIK: Refractive Eye Surgery for Vision Correction of Myopia ... Get the facts about the risks, benefits, side effects and complications ... These imperfections in the focusing power of the eye are called refractive errors. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=83884   www.medicinenet.com - summary ISRS/AAO Refractive Surgery: Procedures Refractive Errors. Refractive Surgery Procedures. Candidacy for Procedures ... LASIK combines two techniques of surgery to correct refractive error. ... http://www.aao.org/isrs/patients/ref_procedures.cfm   www.aao.org - summary Symptoms: Symptoms and Diagnosis of Eye Disorders: Merck Manual Home ... Refractive error usually results from a mismatch between the focusing power of ... Astigmatism is another type of refractive error. ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec20/ch225/ch225b.html   www.merck.com - summary Farsightedness (Hyperopia) - Cause - Yahoo! Health Farsightedness (hyperopia) occurs when light entering the eye through the lens is focused behind the retina instead of directly on it (refractive error). This is ... http://health.yahoo.com/vision-causes/farsightedness-hyperop...   health.yahoo.com - summary LASIK eye surgery: Results - MayoClinic.com LASIK eye surgery ? Overview covers definition, risks, what to expect from vision ... Your results depend on your specific refractive error and other factors. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lasik-eye-surgery/MY00376/DSECTION=results   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for the treatment of refractive errors ... on (photorefractive (laser) surgery for the correction of refractive errors. ... Refractive errors are usually corrected by wearing spectacles or contact lenses. ... http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=87527   www.nice.org.uk - summary Refractive surgery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Successful refractive eye surgery can reduce or cure common vision disorders ... Lens implantation inside the eye can also be used to change refractive errors. ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refractive_surgery   en.wikipedia.org - summary Contact lenses These are called refractive errors. ... Contact lenses are small plastic discs shaped to correct an eyesight problem ... They may also be used by people who ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/contact-lenses   www.webmd.com - summary DOCK Topics: Refractive Management/Intervention (Printable Version) Refractive Errors (13 topics) 11. Aniseikonia. 12. Anisometropia. 13. Hyperopia ... contact lenses for refractive errors. Refractive Surgery (9 topics) ... http://www.aao.org/moc/dock/refractive_print.cfm   www.aao.org - summary Introduction: Eye Disorders in Children: Merck Manual Home Edition Refractive errors, such as nearsightedness (inability to see distant objects ... and Diagnosis of Eye Disorders: Refractive Error) are conditions that result in ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec23/ch277/ch277a.html   www.merck.com - summary The Eyes Have It: Principal Ophthalmic Conditions To make up for refractive error, glasses or contact lenses are placed in front of the eye. ... three kinds of refractive errors: myopia, hyperopia, and ... http://www.aao.org/theeyeshaveit/non-trauma/refractive-disorders.html   www.aao.org - summary Intraocular lens insertion for correction of refractive error, with ... ... Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Date notified to NICE: ... insertion for correction of refractive error, with preservation of the natural lens ... http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=byID&o=11984   www.nice.org.uk - summary Information on farsightedness (hyperopia) at MedicineNet.com Learn about farsightedness, what causes hyperopia and the symptoms of being ... Hyperopia is a refractive error, like astigmatism and nearsightedness (myopia) ... http://www.medicinenet.com/farsightedness/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary MedlinePlus: Eyes and Vision Topics Astigmatism see Refractive Errors. Behcet's Syndrome ... Farsightedness see Refractive Errors. Floater see Retinal Disorders. Glasses see Eye Wear ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/eyesandvision.html   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Phakic Intraocular Lenses on MedicineNet.com See if phakic intraocular lenses, which correct nearsightedness (myopia), are ... power of the eye, called refractive errors, cause images on the retina to ... http://www.medicinenet.com/phakic_intraocular_lenses/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Farsightedness (Hyperopia)-Cause Learn about farsightedness (hyperopia) and what causes it. ... lens is focused behind the retina instead of directly on it (refractive error) ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/farsightedness-hyperopia-cause   www.webmd.com - summary ISRS/AAO Refractive Surgery: Candidacy for Procedures Refractive Errors. Refractive Surgery Procedures. Candidacy ... a Refractive Surgeon Patient ... also be aware that refractive procedures do not stop the ... http://www.aao.org/isrs/patients/ref_candidacy.cfm   www.aao.org - summary Information on insurance coverage for laser eye surgery at MedicineNet.com Find out if insurance covers the costs of refractive or laser eye surgery. ... for refractive errors that are ... Eye surgery for severe refractive errors. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=43048   www.medicinenet.com - summary Straight Talk About Refractive Surgery on MedicineNet.con If the refractive error is greater than that (either a plus or minus direction) ... to further refine your refractive error to get it back to zero. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=54419   www.medicinenet.com - summary Diagnosis: Symptoms and Diagnosis of Eye Disorders: Merck Manual Home ... ... visual acuity (sharpness of vision) that result from refractive errors, such ... with machines that determine the refractive error of the eye by measuring how ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec20/ch225/ch225c.html   www.merck.com - summary ISRS/AAO Refractive Surgery: K Card Refractive Errors. Refractive Surgery Procedures ... a Refractive Surgeon ... part of the EyeSmart refractive surgery patient's health files. ... http://www.aao.org/isrs/patients/kcard.cfm   www.aao.org - summary Interventional procedures consultation document - photorefractive ... ... photorefractive (laser) surgery for the correction of refractive error ... Refractive errors are usually corrected by wearing spectacles or contact lenses. ... http://www.nice.org.uk/IP320consultation   www.nice.org.uk - summary Guy E. Knolle Jr., MD, FACS ... to correct refractive errors for both nearsighted and farsighted patients. He was certified to use the excimer laser for refractive surgery in 1996. ... http://www.webmd.com/Guy-E-Knolle-Jr   www.webmd.com - summary EyeNet, The Ocular Surface Before LASIK: Preop Care Prevents Postop ... EyeNet, The Ocular Surface Before LASIK: Preop Care Prevents Postop ... focus almost entirely on refractive error issues during initial appointments, to ... http://www.aao.org/publications/eyenet/200601/refractive.cfm   www.aao.org - summary Introduction: Approach to the Ophthalmologic Patient: Merck Manual ... Refractive error can be roughly estimated with a handheld ophthalmoscope by ... More commonly, refractive error is measured with a standard phoropter or an ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec09/ch098/ch098a.html   www.merck.com - summary Cole Eye Institute - Research Center ... a LASIK flap and by treating the refractive error with a flying-spot laser. ... diagnostic tool in measuring refractive error with ocular aberrations in ... http://www.clevelandclinic.org/eye/research/refractiveresearch.asp   www.clevelandclinic.org - summary Farsightedness (Hyperopia) - What Happens - Yahoo! Health Farsightedness (hyperopia) most commonly starts in early childhood, but normal development and lengthening of ... remaining refractive error, allowing the ... http://health.yahoo.com/vision-causes/farsightedness-hyperop...   health.yahoo.com - summary Subspecialties in Ophthalmology ... transplant surgery and corneal refractive surgery to correct refractive errors. ... field involves the surgical management of refractive errors in the human eye. ... http://www.aao.org/careers/envision/subspecialties.cfm   www.aao.org - summary Interventional procedures consultation document - photorefractive ... Photorefractive (laser) surgery for the correction of refractive error " ... Refractive errors are usually corrected by wearing spectacles or contact lenses. ... http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=article&o=31558&textonly=true   www.nice.org.uk - summary Amblyopia: Eye Disorders in Children: Merck Manual Home Edition ... Amblyopia may be caused by an uncorrected or unequal refractive error, usually ... is accomplished simply by correcting refractive errors with eyeglasses. ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec23/ch277/ch277b.html   www.merck.com - summary show more 1  2