Myopia and hyperopia might sound like technical words, but they refer to 2 common refractive errors—nearsightedness and farsightedness—that affect how clearly we can see at certain distances. Myopia, commonly referred to as nearsightedness, means you can see clearly close-up but your distance vision is blurry. Hyperopia is often referred to as farsightedness, meaning you have […]
Can You Get Contacts for Nearsightedness?
Nearsightedness is a refractive error your eye doctor is likely very familiar with—an estimated 30% of Canadians have it. Optometrists commonly correct this condition with glasses, but what about contact lenses? Can you get contacts for nearsightedness? Continue reading to learn more about nearsightedness, including if you can get contact lenses to correct this refractive […]