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Nearsighted vs. Farsighted: What Is the Difference?
Do you ever encounter issues seeing at certain distances? The chances are that you have hyperopia (farsightedness) or myopia (nearsightedness). These conditions are refractive errors defined by your eyes’ incapability of transferring light to the retina, making your vision fuzzy nearby or far away.
So what does it mean to be nearsighted vs.
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Will My Child Outgrow Farsightedness?
Knowing that myopia affects so many children every year, you might be wondering about the other refractive errors, such as hyperopia (also called farsightedness). What is farsightedness? It’s a vision issue defined by the following characteristics:
It provides the best vision of things that are far away but can make it
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Why Do My Eyes Go Cross-Eyed Sometimes?
Your brain tells your eye muscles when to move, and usually, they look to a single viewing point. But for some people, the eyes focus on a different object in the same moment.
This condition is called crossed eyes (also known as strabismus). It’s often associated with lazy eye (or amblyopia) and tends to emerge in children by age 3. Adults and
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Is There a Treatment for Presbyopia?
If you experience any presbyopia symptoms, such as near vision difficulties, we recommend contacting a nearby eye doctor right away for an appointment. In general, our optometrists recommend contacts, multifocal glasses, or reading glasses to get your vision back on track.
However, it’s important to know that the right presbyopia treatment lens varies based on your unique prescription. Your eye specialist may recommend another option if they feel a specific type of lens may suit your eyes better or if your presbyopia is accompanied by any other refractive errors or eye issues.
No matter how long you’ve had presbyopia, our team can help.
Call today to get in for a comprehensive eye appointment with our leading optical team. We look forward to meeting you and helping you see better.
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Hyperopia vs. Presbyopia: What Is the Difference?
At some period in your life, you may get a refractive error. You might even end up having hyperopia and presbyopia at the same time. The symptoms of these two eye issues are similar, often involving problems with near vision.
So, what is the difference between hyperopia vs. presbyopia? Presbyopia firms your eye lenses as you age, and it often impacts middle-aged adults. Hyperopia affects adults and children, and your eye’s inability to process light (or having an irregular corneal curve) causes it.
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Does Watching TV Cause Myopia?
Over the years, myopia (or nearsightedness) has grown in numbers. It impacts approximately 30 percent of Americans, causing visuals that are out of the way to appear blurry while close-up objects are clear.
What causes someone to become nearsighted? Myopia happens when your eye exceeds an average length or when your cornea bends more than it
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Can You Wear Makeup to an Eye Exam?
The average person needs one eye exam per year so that the optometrist can evaluate your eyes and look for health conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Preparing for your eye appointment is necessary to ensure you bring everything you need.
You may already know the answers to questions such as:
Should I rest my eyes before the
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5 Tips for an Accurate Eye Exam
Whether you’re experiencing vision issues or want to check on your prescription, an annual comprehensive eye examination is necessary. It will allow you to consult with one of our Independent Doctors of Optometry, who can answer your questions and diagnose you for eye issues.
During your eye appointment, the optometrist will look over
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Should You Rest Your Eyes Before an Eye Exam?
If your last eye exam was a while ago, you might be wondering what to expect. At For Eyes, we help our patients by performing a comprehensive evaluation of the eyes, starting with a quick discussion of your eye health concerns.
Once our eye doctors have a good grasp of your vision loss symptoms and review your family’s medical history,
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How to Schedule an Eye Exam
The time is coming for your annual eye exam. We know it can be challenging to pencil this into your busy schedule, but preventive eye care is one of the most practical ways to mitigate vision issues. Consider these facts:
You’re most likely to get cataracts after you turn 55. However, they can also develop in kids.
If any of your family
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