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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Accommodative insufficiency | |||
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| field = [[Ophthalmology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Blurred vision]], [[eye strain]], [[headache]] | |||
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| causes = [[Age]], [[eye muscle fatigue]], [[systemic diseases]] | |||
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| diagnosis = [[Eye examination]], [[accommodative facility testing]] | |||
| differential = [[Presbyopia]], [[convergence insufficiency]] | |||
| prevention = | |||
| treatment = [[Vision therapy]], [[corrective lenses]] | |||
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'''Accommodative Insufficiency''' is a common condition that affects the ability of the eye to adjust its focusing when the visual target moves closer or farther away. This condition is often associated with symptoms such as blurred vision, eye strain, and headaches. | '''Accommodative Insufficiency''' is a common condition that affects the ability of the eye to adjust its focusing when the visual target moves closer or farther away. This condition is often associated with symptoms such as blurred vision, eye strain, and headaches. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of Accommodative Insufficiency can vary from person to person, but often include: | The symptoms of Accommodative Insufficiency can vary from person to person, but often include: | ||
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* Fatigue when reading or doing close work | * Fatigue when reading or doing close work | ||
* Double vision | * Double vision | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Accommodative Insufficiency is often caused by a weakness in the eye's focusing system. This can be due to a variety of factors, including: | Accommodative Insufficiency is often caused by a weakness in the eye's focusing system. This can be due to a variety of factors, including: | ||
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* Eye conditions: Certain eye conditions, such as [[presbyopia]], can cause Accommodative Insufficiency. | * Eye conditions: Certain eye conditions, such as [[presbyopia]], can cause Accommodative Insufficiency. | ||
* Systemic conditions: Some systemic conditions, such as [[diabetes]], can affect the eyes' ability to focus. | * Systemic conditions: Some systemic conditions, such as [[diabetes]], can affect the eyes' ability to focus. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of Accommodative Insufficiency is typically made through a comprehensive eye examination. This may include tests to measure the eyes' ability to focus, as well as to rule out other eye conditions that may be causing the symptoms. | Diagnosis of Accommodative Insufficiency is typically made through a comprehensive eye examination. This may include tests to measure the eyes' ability to focus, as well as to rule out other eye conditions that may be causing the symptoms. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for Accommodative Insufficiency often involves vision therapy, which is a type of physical therapy for the eyes and brain. This may include exercises to improve the eyes' focusing ability, as well as the use of corrective lenses. | Treatment for Accommodative Insufficiency often involves vision therapy, which is a type of physical therapy for the eyes and brain. This may include exercises to improve the eyes' focusing ability, as well as the use of corrective lenses. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Presbyopia]] | * [[Presbyopia]] | ||
* [[Vision therapy]] | * [[Vision therapy]] | ||
* [[Eye examination]] | * [[Eye examination]] | ||
[[Category:Eye disorders]] | [[Category:Eye disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Vision]] | [[Category:Vision]] | ||
[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:34, 3 April 2025
| Accommodative insufficiency | |
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| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Blurred vision, eye strain, headache |
| Complications | |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | |
| Causes | Age, eye muscle fatigue, systemic diseases |
| Risks | |
| Diagnosis | Eye examination, accommodative facility testing |
| Differential diagnosis | Presbyopia, convergence insufficiency |
| Prevention | |
| Treatment | Vision therapy, corrective lenses |
| Medication | |
| Prognosis | |
| Frequency | |
| Deaths | N/A |
Accommodative Insufficiency is a common condition that affects the ability of the eye to adjust its focusing when the visual target moves closer or farther away. This condition is often associated with symptoms such as blurred vision, eye strain, and headaches.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of Accommodative Insufficiency can vary from person to person, but often include:
- Blurred vision
- Eye strain
- Headaches
- Difficulty focusing on close objects
- Fatigue when reading or doing close work
- Double vision
Causes[edit]
Accommodative Insufficiency is often caused by a weakness in the eye's focusing system. This can be due to a variety of factors, including:
- Age: As we age, our eyes' ability to focus can decrease.
- Eye conditions: Certain eye conditions, such as presbyopia, can cause Accommodative Insufficiency.
- Systemic conditions: Some systemic conditions, such as diabetes, can affect the eyes' ability to focus.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of Accommodative Insufficiency is typically made through a comprehensive eye examination. This may include tests to measure the eyes' ability to focus, as well as to rule out other eye conditions that may be causing the symptoms.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for Accommodative Insufficiency often involves vision therapy, which is a type of physical therapy for the eyes and brain. This may include exercises to improve the eyes' focusing ability, as well as the use of corrective lenses.
