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What are the medical terms for nearsightedness and farsightedness?

April 26, 2017farsightedness medical nearsightedness terms

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What are the medical terms for nearsightedness and farsightedness?

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• The medical term for nearsightedness is myopia, correctable with glasses, contact lenses or, in some cases, refractive surgery (LASIK or Corneal Ring Implants). • The medical term for farsightedness is hyperopia, correctable with glasses, contact lenses or, in some cases, refractive surgery. • Related conditions (also correctable with glasses or contact lenses) include astigmatism and presbyopia.

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• The medical term for nearsightedness is myopia, correctable with glasses, contact lenses or, in some cases, refractive surgery (LASIK or Corneal Ring Implants). • The medical term for farsightedness is hyperopia, correctable with glasses, contact lenses or, in some cases, refractive surgery. • Related conditions (also correctable with glasses or contact lenses) include astigmatism and presbyopia.