What Are Eye Focusing Problems

Eye Focusing Problems

The ability to see things clearly at different distances depends on
our eyes ability to change focus properly. This occurs when the
lens in each eye changes it shape to bend light and focus an image
at the back of the eye. When an eye focusing problem develops,
vision can be blurred for reading and other near activities.

Eye focusing problems are also called accommodative
dysfunctions because the lens in each eye is unable to
"accommodate" or change focus sufficiently to provide clear vision
at all distances. This problem can occur in children, as well as
adults. In most cases, the problem is not that a child lacks
sufficient focusing power, but rather he or she can't maintain and
use their eyes focusing ability effectively.

Eye focusing problems often occur after continued viewing of near
objects like a book or computer screen. Children with eye focusing
problems may experience symptoms like:

l Eye strain
l Temporarily blurred vision
l Headaches

In some cases, eyeglasses can provide improved focusing ability
and reduce eye fatigue. However, a program of vision therapy
may be needed to successfully improve eye focusing ability and
eliminate symptoms.