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Nearsighted vs. Farsighted: What’s the Difference?

A woman using glasses to read a book in her living room

Normal vision is seeing objects either far away or close-up clearly because light focuses directly on the retina. If objects look blurry, an eye examination can test your vision and determine your eye health and identify whether you have any eye conditions.  Common eye problems include farsightedness (hyperopia) and nearsightedness (myopia). These are conditions that […]

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What is Myopia Control?

A young girl touching the edge of her glasses

Preventing Myopia Progression Myopia or nearsightedness is a common vision condition and can be diagnosed by your optometrist during an eye exam. Most people are familiar with traditional methods of fixing nearsightedness, such as glasses or contact lenses. Standard prescription lenses help patients experience improved vision but don’t treat the condition. Myopia control uses methods […]

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Can Myopia Be Prevented?

A young girl in front of a white background holding a cell phone extremely close to her face as she is nearsighted due to her myopia

No matter what stage of life you’re in—maintaining a consistent schedule with your optometrist is always important.  Whether you’re just getting a routine eye exam or getting fitted for contact lenses, taking care of your eyes is essential. Maintaining consistency with your optometrist is also essential to treat eye conditions like myopia.  But, what is […]

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