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Can Myopia Be Cured?

Millions of people experience myopia (nearsightedness), a common refractive error, but leaving it unmanaged can increase the risk of developing serious eye conditions later in life. While you can’t cure or reverse myopia, we can prevent it from getting worse through myopia control therapies and a holistic approach that includes lifestyle changes. Annual routine eye exams help detect myopia early, encouraging timely intervention for these therapies for more effective results. All About Myopia Management Myopia is an eye condition that makes distant objects appear blurry…

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Myopia vs Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?

In a world increasingly defined by screens, it’s no wonder that vision problems have become a hot topic for millions. Among the most common eyesight impairments are myopia (nearsightedness) and hyperopia (farsightedness), both of which can affect people of all ages. They each cause blurriness yet affect your eyes in essentially opposite ways. The difference between these conditions is that myopia causes distant objects to appear blurry, while hyperopia affects nearby objects. Fortunately, your optometrist can examine your eyes and help correct…