Farsightedness and nearsightedness are two opposite sides of the same coin. This means that they are both problems that concern vision. Each of these has different symptoms and different remedies.

Nearsighted

Nearsightedness or myopia is a condition where you can see objects that are close to you. The issue here is that distant objects seem unclear or blurry. The condition happens when your eyeballs become abnormally long. In detail, the space between the front and rear of your eyes is larger than someone without the condition. This causes the rays of light reaching your eyes to get a point of focus before reaching your retinas.

To help you maneuver in your daily routines, you will need extra help. The help you need can be in the form of contacts, spectacles, or surgery. Whatever option you choose will depend on your lifestyle, income, and occupation. For instance, how often you wear your spectacles or contacts depends on your degree of myopia. You may be able to watch TV or read a book without needing help. On the other hand, you may need spectacles to drive.

Farsighted

Farsightedness is an opposite affliction to nearsightedness. With this condition, distant objects appear clearer than those that are close. With this condition, the height between the top and bottom of your eye is longer than normal. Because of this difference, the light reaching your eye focuses behind your retina.

Just like myopia, the remedy for hyperopia is either surgery, contacts, or spectacles. Depending on your condition, you can either wear contacts or spectacles full-time or part-time. You may need them when you must see objects close to you and choose to remove them later.

How To Know You Are Hyperopic or Myopic

Hyperopia is a hereditary condition. This means that the condition is common among persons with blood relations. Another form of farsightedness is presbyopia. This condition comes as a result of advancement in age. It happens when the lenses of your eyes become less flexible.

Some of the symptoms of myopia appear at an early age. They include:

• Excessive blinking.
• Constant squinting.
• Inability to focus on distant objects.
• The need to rub your eyes.

Other symptoms that may appear as you age include:

• Migraines or headaches due to eyestrain.
• Blurry vision.
• Night blurriness.
• Constant squinting.

What To Do After Diagnosis

If you have a mild hyperopic diagnosis, it usually disappears after some time. This is because your eyes can self-correct without additional help. If you are having headaches or migraines due to eyestrain, you need to rest your eyes and avoid looking directly at bright objects.

An ideal solution is using contacts or spectacles. These options help redirect the light entering your eyes whether you are myopic or hyperopic. A common cause of dizziness, headaches, and migraines is using spectacles of the wrong prescription. You can also opt for a surgical solution.  Corrective eye surgery helps reshape the cornea so that light can focus on the retina.

When To Seek Medical Help

If your inability to see well is interfering with your daily routines, you need to seek help. If you have specks floating in your field of vision, go for a visual test.

For more information, visit Optical Masters at our office in Denver, Colorado. You can also call (720) 780-881 or (720) 780-9970 to book an appointment today.