Refractive Errors
Reviewed by the medical team of El Doctor Editorial policy
Refractive errors are alterations in the way the eye focuses light, which makes images look blurry. They include conditions as common as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
How they show up: blurry vision far away or up close, eye strain, headache when straining to see, or the need to squint to focus.
When to check your vision? When you notice that you see blurry, have trouble reading, or feel frequent eye strain, an evaluation is advisable.
Who evaluates them? The ophthalmologist, a specialist in eye health, performs the vision exam and determines the type of error. When there are changes in vision, scheduling an eye exam is the most reliable way to take care of your sight.
Data on 775 doctors who treat refractive errors
Which specialist treats refractive errors?
Refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism) should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist. You can book with this specialist if you notice blurry vision up close or at a distance. A periodic checkup helps keep your prescription up to date.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in refractive errors
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Frequently asked questions
What is refractive errors?
Refractive errors are alterations in the way the eye focuses light, which makes images look blurry. They include conditions as common as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Which doctor treats refractive errors?
Refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism) should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist. You can book with this specialist if you notice blurry vision up close or at a distance. A periodic checkup helps keep your prescription up to date.