Vision Therapy For Anisometropia
People with anisometropia experience blurred vision because each of their eyes refracts a different amount of light. Left unaddressed, one eye becomes significantly weaker.
What is Anisometropia?
Anisometropia is a condition in which there is a significant difference in the refractive error (prescription) between the two eyes. Refractive error refers to the inability of the eye to properly focus light, leading to blurred vision.
In anisometropia, one eye may be nearsighted (myopic), farsighted (hyperopic), or have astigmatism to a greater degree than the other eye. This difference can cause the eyes to see images differently, leading to issues like eyestrain, headaches, or difficulty with depth perception.
Anisometropia can be present from birth or develop later in life. It often requires corrective lenses (glasses or contact lenses) to help equalise the vision between the two eyes. In some cases, especially if the difference is very large or occurs early in life, it can lead to amblyopia (lazy eye), where the brain suppresses the input from one eye to avoid double vision. Early diagnosis and treatment by an optometrist can help to manage anisometropia effectively.