Both farsightedness and nearsightedness (hyperopia and myopia, respectively) are considered "refractive errors." In other words, when light enters the eye, the image doesn't focus correctly on the retina (a light-sensitive layer of tissue on the inside of the back of your eyes).
So, what does this mean? Nearsighted symptoms include blurry vision when looking far away, but clear vision when looking at nearby objects. Farsighted symptoms are more or less the opposite: clear vision when looking at distant objects, but blurry vision when looking at objects close up. People who are farsighted may have issues reading books and text messages, whereas people who are nearsighted tend to have trouble looking at whiteboards and street signs.
People with refractive errors can be born with a predisposition for them or develop them over time due to repetitive eye strain or other underlying health conditions.
Of course, understanding the difference between these two conditions is useful for more than just good trivia. Our Sandy Springs optometrists can test your eyesight to determine exactly the degree of nearsightedness or farsightedness you have, and then provide you with the right vision correction services you need, which may include:
Do you have a hard time seeing things far away or close up? Schedule an appointment with a Sandy Springs optometrist today by calling the Eye 1st Vision Center at 404-252-1702.
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