Fairview Eyecare · Allen, TX
Nearsightedness, Farsightedness & Astigmatism
Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are focusing problems, not eye diseases. A comprehensive exam at Fairview Eyecare measures which one you have, how much, and whether glasses, contact lenses, or — for a child whose nearsightedness is climbing — myopia management is the right next step.
Nearsighted eyes see better up close and worse at distance. Farsighted eyes often work overtime to see up close, which is why a child can pass a school chart and still hate reading. Astigmatism means the eye is not perfectly round, so everything looks a little smeared until it is corrected.
The prescription is the easy part. The useful part is matching it to how the person actually uses their eyes.
What’s included
- Distance, near, and astigmatism measurements
- Glasses and contact lens options for each
- A handoff into myopia management when a child is getting more nearsighted each year
- A plain-language explanation of the numbers on the prescription