“Strange” Eye Conditions: Myopia

Myopia is also referred to as Nearsightedness.  This is the major eye condition that I have *** Source Canadian National Institute for the Blind, in conjunction with the Canadian Opthalmological Society. Myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness), and astigmatism (distorted vision) are what as know as refractive errors. For proper eyesight, the…

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“Strange” Eye Conditions: Hyperopia

So what is Hyperopia? It is also called Farsightedness. *** Source: Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/farsightedness/basics/definition/con-20027486 Farsightedness (hyperopia) is a common vision condition in which you can see distant objects clearly, but objects nearby may be blurry. The degree of your farsightedness determines your focusing ability. People with severe farsightedness may see…

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