Eye Health

Long-sightedness (hyperopia)

Long-sightedness makes near tasks harder, while distance vision is often clear. It is common and easily corrected with glasses or contact lenses.

Symptoms include:

• Nearby words and pictures look fuzzy
• Need to move items further away to see clearly
• Tired eyes after reading or computer work
• Headaches

Near-sightedness (myopia)

Myopia causes distant objects to appear blurry while close items remain clear. Most cases are mild and managed with glasses or contacts.

Symptoms include:

• Faraway objects look blurred or fuzzy
• Squinting and eye strain
• Headaches and tiredness when driving or playing sports

Risk factors: Family history, lots of close-up screen/reading time, and higher rates in some ethnic groups.

Presbyopia

Age-related loss of clear close-up vision as the eye’s natural lens becomes less flexible. It usually starts around age 40 and gradually progresses.

Symptoms include:

• Need for more light when reading
• Blurred vision at normal reading distance
• Holding reading material at arm’s length
• Headaches or sore, tired eyes after close work

Astigmatism

Caused by the cornea or lens not being perfectly curved. Often occurs alongside short‑sightedness or long‑sightedness and is commonly corrected with lenses.

Symptoms include:

• Distortion or blurring of images at all distances
• Headache and fatigue
• Squinting and eye discomfort or irritation