Myopia: why distant things look blurry
A practical introduction to nearsightedness and the questions to bring to an eye exam.
THE CLEAR VISION GUIDE
Vision basics
Understand what your eyes need.
Presbyopia is not the same as farsightedness
Why near vision changes with age, including when you already wear distance glasses.
Single vision, bifocal or progressive?
Start with the distances you need to see, then discuss a lens design.
Astigmatism: blur, ghosting and the eye exam
Understand why focus can be uneven and what to tell your practitioner before changing glasses.
Farsightedness: why near work can be tiring
Hyperopia can be easy to overlook. Learn how an eye exam differs from simply checking distant letters.
Dry eyes and blur that comes and goes
A changing image is not always a reason to buy stronger lenses. Start with the tear film and symptoms.
New flashes or floaters: when it is urgent
Know the warning signs that should not wait for a routine glasses appointment.
Children’s vision screening: what happens next?
Understand a screening result, the need for follow-up and what to bring to a child’s eye appointment.
Screen eye strain: a better desk routine
Look at viewing distance, glare, breaks and your actual prescription before adding another lens feature.