The differences between nearsightedness and farsightedness
The medical term for nearsightedness is myopia. Farsightedness — known as hyperopia — is the opposite of nearsightedness. Farsighted vision is usually caused by an eyeball that's too short, causing light to focus behind the retina.
Is being farsighted bad?
If it is not treated with corrective lenses or surgery, farsightedness can lead to eye strain, excess tearing, squinting, frequent blinking, headaches, difficulty reading, and problems with hand-eye coordination.
What does being far sighted mean?
Overview. Farsightedness (hyperopia) is a common vision condition in which you can see distant objects clearly, but objects nearby may be blurry. The degree of your farsightedness influences your focusing ability.
