What Is Refractive Status

Refractive error means that the shape of your eye does not bend light correctly, resulting in a blurred image. The main types of refractive errors are myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), presbyopia (loss of near vision with age), and astigmatism.

What is a refractive condition?

Refractive disorders, also known as refractive errors, occur when the shape of the eye prevents light from focusing directly on the retina. This typically results in blurred vision, the most common symptom of a refractive disorder.

What are the components of refractive status?

Four ocular structures contribute to the refractive apparatus of the human eye: cornea, lens, and aqueous and vitreous humors. Incoming light rays are refracted onto the retina, which then transmits an impulse along the optic nerve to the brain for processing.