A diagnosis of<unk>  is typically made by an eye care professional, usually an optometrist or ophthalmologist. During a refraction, an autorefractor or retinoscope is used to give an initial objective assessment of the refractive status of each eye, then a phoropter is used to subjectively refine the patient's eyeglass prescription. Other types of refractive error are hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Types Various forms of<unk>  have been described by their clinical appearance: *Simple<unk> :<unk>  in an otherwise normal eye, typically less than 4.00 to 6.00 diopters. This is the most common form of<unk> . *Degenerative<unk> , also known as malignant, pathological, or progressive<unk> , is characterized by marked fundus changes, such as posterior staphyloma, and associated with a high refractive error and subnormal visual acuity after correction. This form of<unk>  gets progressively worse over time. Degenerative<unk>  has been reported as one of the main causes of visual impairment. *Pseudomyopia is the blurring of distance vision brought about by spasm of the accommodation system. *Nocturnal<unk> : Without adequate stimulus for accurate accommodation, the accommodation system partially engages, pushing distance objects out of focus. *Nearwork-induced transient<unk>  (NITM): short-term<unk>  far point shift immediately following a sustained near visual task. Some authors argue for a link between NITM and the development of permanent<unk> . *Instrument<unk> : over-accommodation when looking into an instrument such as a microscope. * Induced<unk> , also known as acquired<unk> , results from various medications, increases in glucose levels, nuclear sclerosis, oxygen toxicity (e.g., from diving or from oxygen and hyperbaric therapy) or other anomalous conditions. Sulphonamide therapy can cause ciliary body edema, resulting in anterior displacement of the lens, pushing the eye out of focus. Elevation of blood-glucose levels can also cause edema (swelling) of the crystalline lens as a result of sorbitol accumulating in the lens. This edema often causes temporary<unk> . Scleral buckles, used in the repair of retinal detachments may induce<unk>  by increasing the axial length of the eye. * Index<unk>  is attributed to variation in the index of refraction of one or more of the ocular media. Cataracts may lead to index<unk> . * Form deprivation<unk>  occurs when the eyesight is deprived by limited illumination and vision range, or the eye is modified with artificial lenses or deprived of clear form vision. In lower vertebrates, this kind of<unk>  seems to be reversible within short periods of time.<unk>  is often induced this way in various animal models to study the pathogenesis and mechanism of<unk>  development. Degree The degree of<unk>  is described in terms of the power of the ideal correction, which is measured in diopters:<unk>  between −0.00 and −0.50 diopters is usually classified as emmetropia. *Low<unk>  usually describes<unk>  between −0.50 and −3.00 diopters. *Moderate<unk>  usually describes<unk>  between −3.00 and −6.00 diopters. Those with moderate amounts of<unk>  are more likely to have pigment dispersion syndrome or pigmentary glaucoma. *High<unk>  usually describes<unk>  of −6.00 or more. People with high<unk>  are more likely to have retinal detachments and primary open angle glaucoma. They are also more likely to experience floaters, shadow-like shapes which appear in the field of vision. In addition to this, high<unk>  is linked to macular degeneration, cataracts, and significant visual impairment. Age at onset<unk>  is sometimes classified by the age at onset: *Congenital<unk> , also known as infantile<unk> , is present at birth and persists through infancy. *Youth onset<unk>  occurs in early childhood or teenage, and the ocular power can keep varying until the age of 21, before which any form of corrective surgery is usually not recommended by ophthalmic specialists around the world. *School<unk>  appears during childhood, particularly the school-age years. This form of<unk>  is attributed to the use of the eyes for close work during the school years. *Adult onset<unk>  :* Early adult onset<unk>  occurs between ages 20 and 40. :*Late adult onset<unk>  occurs after age 40.
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