A condition in which the eye’s ability to focus on near objects is below the expected amplitude for an individual’s age. It is characterized by difficulty sustaining near vision focus, leading to blurred vision, eye strain, and headaches. Accommodative insufficiency may be caused by various factors, including illness, medications, or visual stress. It is commonly associated with convergence insufficiency and can be managed with reading glasses or vision therapy.
A condition in which the eye’s ability to focus on near objects is below the expected amplitude for an individual’s age. It is characterized by difficulty sustaining near vision focus, leading to blurred vision, eye strain, and headaches. Accommodative insufficiency may be caused by various factors, including illness, medications, or visual stress. It is commonly […]
accommodative insufficiency
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