Most people are aware that their eye doctor can prescribe glasses or contacts to correct blurry vision. However, there are situations in which your optometrist can recommend treatments that not only correct blurry vision but also help control myopia. Here are some common interventions that our eye doctor in Tukwila, Dr. Ken Hwahn of Southcenter Eye Clinic, wants you to know about for long-lasting correction of blurry vision and myopia control.
Eye Patches
Amblyopia, a type of blurry vision in children, sometimes results from weakness in the muscles around a weaker eye rather than from a defect in the eye itself. Dr. Hwahn can prescribe an eye patch to cover the stronger eye, giving the weaker eye a chance to grow stronger.
Computer-Aided Vision Therapy
Preschool-aged children may face challenges in developing eye-hand coordination. They might have trouble tracking a ball to play catch, or they may develop a squint because they cannot use both eyes together. Your eye doctor at Southcenter Eye Clinic can recommend software that trains your child's eyes to work together while strengthening the eye muscles.
Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Blue is the first color you can see over the horizon as the sun rises every morning. It's a wake-up color that activates your brain, whether you are ready to go or not. Blue light blocking glasses from Southcenter Eye Clinic are helpful for anyone who spends extended periods in front of a computer screen. They block the blue light from computers and phones that can cause fatigue, headaches, and blurry vision.
Dry Eye Therapy
It's hard to see clearly when your eyes are full of tears. Surprisingly, one of the most common causes of excessive tear production is dry eye disease. The eyes produce excessive amounts of the wrong kind of tears, which lack the specialized fatty acids needed to adhere to the eye. Dr. Hwahn can prescribe the appropriate tear replacement to overcome dry eye disease and restore sharp and clear vision.
Orthokeratology (Also Known as Ortho-K)
Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, is often likened to braces for the eyes. Your Doctor of Optometry prescribes a series of contact lenses that reshape the cornea. Over time, the cornea changes its shape, and the patient may require minimal or no correction at all. Myopia correction with Ortho-K may take as little as a week!
Let Southcenter Eye Clinic Help You Find the Solution for Blurry Vision
Are you looking for an eye doctor near me? Contact us at (206) 431-8770 or use our online contact form to schedule your next appointment today! Southcenter Eye Clinic is conveniently located at 416 Southcenter Mall in Tukwila, WA.
