About nearsightedness (myopia)
Nearsightedness is a condition that happens when the eye cannot focus clearly, making faraway objects look blurred. Myopia affects more than 40% of Americans, and usually first occurs in school-age children and progresses until around age 20 when the eyes stop growing.
Common symptoms of nearsightedness include:
Blurred vision far away
Needing to squint to see clearly
Eyestrain (when eyes feel tired)
People with nearsightedness might have difficulty seeing:
Street signs while driving
TV screens
Chalkboard in school
Faces across a room
About farsightedness (hyperopia)
Farsightedness is a condition that occurs when the eye cannot focus clearly, making close-up objects look blurred. Most people who have hyperopia are born with it, but symptoms may not appear until later in life.
Common symptoms of farsightedness include:
Blurred vision up close
Eyestrain (when eyes feel tired)
Aching or burning eyes
Headaches (especially after close-up tasks, such as reading)
People with farsightedness might have difficulty seeing:
Books
Text messages
Ingredient lists
Photos or videos on a phone
An eye doctor can check for near- or farsightedness and can discuss your treatment options during an exam.
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