Which type of patient is likely to be bothered by specular images?

Specular images can be bothersome for a myope (nearsighted individual) because of the nature of their visual perception. Myopes typically have a refractive error that causes distant objects to appear blurry while close objects are seen more clearly. When a myope wears glasses or contact lenses, especially those with a high prescription, they may experience reflections and glares that can create distracting specular images. These reflections occur due to light bouncing off the surfaces of the lenses or the cornea, leading to an additional layer of visual disruption.

Furthermore, myopes are often more sensitive to glare and contrast issues, which can exacerbate their discomfort with specular reflections. In contrast, other types of patients, such as hyperopes or presbyopes, may handle specular images differently due to their visual requirements and the nature of their refractive errors. For example, hyperopes (far-sighted individuals) often have more comfortable distant vision without the need for corrective lenses, potentially making specular images less bothersome. Astigmatics may also experience visual distortion but their principal concern typically relates to the blurriness caused by their astigmatism rather than reflections. Thus, it is particularly the myopes who are more likely to be annoyed by spec