Do you have trouble seeing clearly at a distance, up close or while reading? If so, you likely have a refractive error.
Myopia (nearsightedness)
People with myopia can see clearly up close but have difficulty seeing objects far away. Myopia usually begins in childhood and is corrected with contacts, glasses, or refractive surgery.
Hyperopia (farsightedness)
People with hyperopia can see more clearly at a distance than up close. Hyperopia, similar to myopia, can be corrected with contacts, glasses or LASIK.
Astigmatism
With astigmatism the cornea, or clear front part of the eye, is shaped more like a football than a basketball which results in blurred or distorted images. Glasses, contacts and laser vision correction can correct astigmatism. Irregular astigmatism, or high levels of astigmatism, may require specialty contact lenses.
Presbyopia
Presbyopia occurs naturally in people over 40. As you age, the lens inside the eye becomes less flexible, which reduces your ability to see or read up close. Fortunately, reading glasses, bifocals, or surgical options like Custom Lens Replacement can significantly improve your near vision.
