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Myopia vs. Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?

You've probably heard the terms nearsighted and farsighted used to describe vision. People often use these terms without fully knowing what they mean for their overall eye health. These common labels refer to 2 specific vision conditions—myopia and hyperopia. In simple terms, myopia, or nearsightedness, makes distant objects look blurry, while hyperopia, or farsightedness, can…
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Myopia Glasses: What You Need to Know

Myopia, often called nearsightedness, happens when light focuses in front of the retina instead of on it, making distant objects appear blurred. It often shows up in childhood, and as years go by, the prescription can progress. But beyond blurry distance vision, myopia can carry more serious long-term health risks. People with moderate to high…

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Myopia vs. Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?

Myopia

In simple terms, myopia, or nearsightedness, makes distant objects look blurry, while hyperopia, or farsightedness, can make close-up items appear out of focus. […]

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December 16, 2025
Dr. Paul Fasulo

How to Tell If You Need Glasses

Glasses

The most reliable way to tell if you need glasses is through a comprehensive eye exam. […]

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November 24, 2025
Dr. Paul Fasulo

Are Glasses & Contact Prescriptions the Same

Glasses

Prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses are different, and you cannot use them interchangeably. […]

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October 27, 2025
Dr. Paul Fasulo
Young child sits in an optometrist getting fitting for anew pair of myopia glasses

In simple terms, myopia, or nearsightedness, makes distant objects look blurry, while hyperopia, or farsightedness, can make close-up items appear out of focus. […]

Read More… from Myopia vs. Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?

A woman looking in the mirror as she holds a pair of glasses up to her faced

The most reliable way to tell if you need glasses is through a comprehensive eye exam. […]

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A person holding eyeglasses in one hand and a contact lens case in the other, symbolizing the choice between glasses and contact lenses for vision correction.

Prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses are different, and you cannot use them interchangeably. […]

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