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Is Myopia the Same as Astigmatism?

Posted on January 2, 2025 (January 2, 2025) by Dr. Shaina Nensi, OD, FCOVD

$A patient squints and strains their eyes due to unaddressed refractive errors that lead to poor eyesight.$

Myopia and astigmatism both affect how your eyes focus light, but they are distinct refractive errors with different causes, symptoms, and treatment methods. Your optometrist can assess your ocular health to help detect and address vision issues like refractive errors. What Is Myopia? Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common refractive error that occurs […]

Can Myopia Be Reversed?

Posted on May 8, 2023 (May 17, 2023) by Dr. Shaina Nensi, OD, FCOVD

A man with nearsightedness holds his smartphone close to his eyes.

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is an eye condition that usually develops in childhood and adolescence. It’s the inability to see distant objects clearly, while nearby objects are visible. Many people wonder if myopia is reversible. While there’s no cure, treatments that control myopia, such as glasses and contact lenses, can help slow its progression. […]