The Eye-Q Podcast Episode 033: Myopia to Astigmatism: The Real Reasons Your Vision Changes
Jul 4, 2025
Join Dr. Dámaris Raymondi, a New York City optometrist with nearly a decade of experience, as she shares her insights on vision health. She discusses her journey with glasses and explains common refractive errors like myopia and astigmatism. Learn how lifestyle choices affect vision clarity and the importance of getting the right prescription. Dr. Raymondi also breaks down the eye's anatomy and the effects of visual fatigue, emphasizing personalized care in eye exams for optimal vision.
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Dr. Raymondi's Glasses Story
- Dr. Dámaris Raymondi shares her personal journey of getting glasses in seventh grade and eventually trying contacts, which sparked her passion for optometry.
- She describes the excitement of seeing clearly for the first time and how it motivated her career choice.
Understanding Refractive Error
- Refractive error measures how light focuses in the eye relative to the retina.
- Perfect focus on the retina means no prescription is needed, known as emmetropia.
Key Eye Components for Clear Vision
- Vision clarity depends on a healthy tear film, cornea, and crystalline lens, each bending light precisely.
- Any imperfection in these components can distort vision or cause refractive errors.