{"id":20420,"date":"2022-01-12T14:30:23","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T14:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=20420"},"modified":"2022-01-13T12:26:18","modified_gmt":"2022-01-13T12:26:18","slug":"am-i-farsighted-or-nearsighted","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-exams\/am-i-farsighted-or-nearsighted\/","title":{"rendered":"Am I Farsighted or Nearsighted?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Over 40% of Americans are nearsighted, while over 25% are farsighted. <\/b><\/h2>\n<h2><b>But what\u2019s the difference between these two conditions?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/guide-to-pediatric-eye-conditions\/what-is-long-sightedness\/\">Farsightedness<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/guide-to-pediatric-eye-conditions\/what-is-myopia\/\">nearsightedness<\/a> are common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-exams\/the-4-main-refractive-errors-clearly-explained\/\">refractive errors<\/a> that affect millions of people across the globe.<\/p>\n<p>Refractive errors occur when the eye is unable to refract, or focus, light directly onto the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/how-does-the-eye-work\/eye-anatomy-the-back-of-the-eye\/\">retina<\/a>, resulting in blurry or distorted vision.<\/p>\n<p>However, while blurry vision is the defining symptom of both farsightedness and nearsightedness, they are two very different vision problems.<\/p>\n<h2><b>What is farsightedness?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Farsightedness, clinically termed hyperopia, causes nearby objects to appear blurry.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This refractive error occurs when light is focused behind the retina, instead of directly on the retina, as a result of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The eyeball being too short<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The curve of the cornea being too flat<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The lens of the eye being too flat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What are the symptoms of farsightedness?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Farsightedness is an inherited condition that is often present from birth, though it can develop later on in life.\u00a0 In rare cases, hyperopia may develop from complications in utero or early childhood, such as trauma to the eye or an illness.<\/p>\n<p>The most common symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Trouble focusing on nearby objects, such as books or screens<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Eyestrain<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Squinting<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Headaches while performing near work<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Burning and aching in or around the eyes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How is farsightedness treated?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Farsightedness is generally corrected with glasses or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/eye-care-for-children\/can-kids-wear-contact-lenses\/\">contact lenses<\/a>. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-exams\/how-is-my-optical-prescription-measured\/\">optical prescription<\/a> will be written with a plus sign, such as +1.00 or +2.25.<\/p>\n<p>Adults who wish to eliminate the need for eyewear, may opt for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/\">laser refractive surgery<\/a>, a permanent method of vision correction.<\/p>\n<p><b>SEE RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/why-are-annual-eye-exams-important\/\">Why Are Eye Exams Important?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>If you or your child is experiencing blurry vision,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"> schedule an appointment with an eye doctor near you.<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2><b>What is nearsightedness?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nearsightedness, clinically termed myopia,<\/b> <b>causes objects in the distance to appear blurry.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This refractive error occurs when light entering the eye is focused in front of the retina, instead of directly on the retina, as a result of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The eye being too long<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The cornea being too curved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What are the symptoms of nearsightedness?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Nearsightedness is generally first diagnosed in childhood.<\/p>\n<p>The most common symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Blurry distance vision<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Squinting<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Excessive blinking or eye rubbing<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Headaches<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Eye strain<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Poor night vision, especially while driving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/guide-to-pediatric-eye-conditions\/what-is-myopia\/why-is-my-childs-myopia-worsening\/\">Myopia often worsens<\/a> until it stabilizes when the eye reaches its adult size, at around age 20.<\/p>\n<h2><b>How is nearsightedness treated?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Eyeglasses and contact lenses are the most commonly prescribed methods of myopia correction, especially for children. Your optical prescription will be written with a minus sign, such as -1.00 or -2.25.<\/p>\n<p>Adults who wish to eliminate the need for eyewear, may opt for laser refractive surgery, a permanent method of myopia correction.<\/p>\n<h2><b>What is myopia management?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>High levels of myopia have been associated with an increased risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/guide-to-pediatric-eye-conditions\/what-is-myopia\/should-i-be-worried-about-myopia\/\">sight-threatening diseases<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>If your child\u2019s nearsightedness is worsening each year, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-myopia-management\/\">myopia management<\/a> program may be the best option to stop or slow myopia progression<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Managing myopia progression can be accomplished through a variety of effective methods, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/guide-to-pediatric-eye-conditions\/what-is-myopia-management\/myopia-management-which-contact-lenses\/\">multifocal lenses<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-myopia-management\/how-does-ortho-k-work\/\">orthokeratology<\/a> (ortho-k) lenses, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-myopia-management\/myopia-management\/myopia-management-does-atropine-work\/\">atropine eye drops.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>If you or your child are nearsighted or farsighted, regular eye exams are important for monitoring your eye health and ensuring your optical prescription is up to date.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>LEARN MORE: <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1626426910626000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF0g4kHSo2tmNbyXUe5jLhadUka6A\">Guide to Eye Exams<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>To know with certainty whether you are nearsighted or farsighted, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">schedule an eye exam with an eye doctor near you.<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Farsightedness and nearsightedness are common refractive errors that affect millions of people across the globe.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>However, while blurry vision is the defining symptom of both conditions, they are two very different vision problems.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over 40% of Americans are nearsighted, while over 25% are farsighted. 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