Vision Challenges

What is your vision challenge?

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“I can read a book or newspaper just fine, but I have problems with street and highway signs.”

Read about myopia (“nearsightedness”) and options for bringing your world back into focus.

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“My vision for driving is good, but I have trouble with reading and seeing things close up.”

Read about hyperopia (“farsightedness”) and options for correcting it.

If you are age 40 or older, read about presbyopia and new options that may make you less dependent on reading glasses or bifocals.

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“I never had trouble reading until now. The doctor says I need reading glasses or bifocals.”

Learn about presbyopia and new options that may reduce your dependence on reading glasses or bifocals.

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“When I read, the letters on the page look a little ‘muddy.’ Periods look like commas because my focus isn’t very sharp, and my eyes feel strained and tired.”

You may have astigmatism. Learn about this condition and possible treatment options that may provide sharper, more precise vision.

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“I’m having more trouble driving at night because my eyes are more sensitive to light and glare.”

“I see halos around lights.”

“My vision has become blurred or dim.”

“Colors don’t look the same anymore…they seem dull.”

“I’ve had to change eyeglasses more frequently than usual lately.”

“Recently, I’ve needed brighter light for reading.”

All of these are common difficulties associated with cataracts. Read about modern cataract correction that restores clear vision, and advanced replacement lens technology that may reduce your dependence on bifocals and reading glasses following cataract surgery.

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You are only a phone call away from the help you need…(843) 792-2020.

When you are ready to consult a professional, remember that Magill Vision Center set the standard for LASIK vision correction in Charleston and the Low Country…call (843) 792-2020 to schedule a free LASIK consultation.  

If you think that you might have cataracts, call MUSC Storm Eye Ambulatory Procedure Center at (843) 792-8100 to schedule an appointment.

NOTE: This information is presented for education purposes, to make it easy for you to explore your vision correction options. HOWEVER, no matter how reliable information on this or any website may be, there is no substitute for a professional examination of your eyes and a face-to-face discussion of your unique situation. If you are experiencing any difficulty with your vision, you should schedule an eye examination.

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