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Short-sightedness (Myopia) vs. Long-sightedness (Hyperopia): Key Differences to Know

People often confuse short-sighted (myopic) and long-sighted (hyperopic) vision. Both vision conditions involve the eye's structure and length, but their treatment and symptoms differ. Here, I'll provide a simple definition of short-sightedness and long-sightedness to make this confusing topic as easy to understand as possible.

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