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1. Can you see far away objects clearly but find close up ones blurry?You could have hyperopia, or farsightedness. Other symptoms of hyperopiainclude eyestrain, headaches and excessive blinking.
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2. What if your close up vision is fine but your distance vision is lessthan perfect? Myopia, or nearsightedness, could be to blame. Other symptoms ofmyopia include difficulty seeing clearly while driving (particularly atnight), frequent squinting and difficulty seeing writing on signs andtelevision.
3. If you're having difficulty seeing objects both near and far, youcould have astigmatism. Other symptoms of astigmatism include inability towork on a computer, watery eyes and eye fatigue.
Though not all vision problems warrant glasses or contact lenses, theAmerican Optometric Association (AOA) recommends yearly eye exams for bothchildren and adults to keep prescriptions current and effective. Things shouldbe looking clearer already!
About Sterling Optical
Garden City, New York-based Emerging Vision, Inc. is a leading provider ofeye care products and services through its Sterling Optical and Site for SoreEyes brands, making it one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisedoptical chains in the United States. The brands offer full-service eye care atreasonable prices, providing professional eye exams, a superior selection ofquality eyewear, impeccable customer service and convenient locations.Emerging Vision currently operates 157 stores, principally under the SterlingOptical and Site for Sore Eyes brands, just seven of which arecompany-operated locations. Stores are in 15 states. There are two locationsin the Virgin Islands and two locations in Canada. Twelve stores opened in2008. For more information, visit http://www.emergingvision.com orhttp://www.sterlingoptical.com.
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