Question 1

can you be myopic in one eye and hyperopic in the other?

Accepted Answer

Yes: While unlikely, it is possible to have some degree of nearsightedness (myopia) in one eye while having some farsightedness (hyperopia) in the other. The myopic eye could have a cataract, causing nearsightedness, or the farsighted eye may be smaller from birth, causing the hyperopia. There are other possible causes, but there is certainly a possibility.

Question 2

eye prescription is +0.25x-1.0. so my power is "+", but spherical equivalent is "-". am i myopic or hyperopic? is near or far vision better?

Accepted Answer

Glasses prescription: Your overall "spherical equivalent" is -0.25 which is minimally myopic.  Your main refractive issue is your astigmatism which can be corrected by glasses or contact lens if you're symptomatic.  This is a very mild prescription so if you're not bothered by it, then you don't have to wear anything to correct this.

Question 3

is it possible for a person to have myopia with one eye and hyperopia with the other?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most eyes are fairly close in their need for glasses but a few have a moderate and rarely a significant difference between the two.  This does include a few with myopia in one eye and hyperopia in the other.  These can be corrected with proper glasses or contacts in most cases.  Check with your ophthalmologist for the best options.

Question 4

my friend has hyperopia in one eye and myopia in the other. what can be causing this and is there any way to treat it?

Accepted Answer

The way the eyes are: This is just the way your friend's eyes developed, and the solution is glasses or contact lenses chosen to correct each eye's vision independently. Lasik surgery may be another option. See an ophtoalmologist now!

Question 5

suppose if an eye get elongate or small (eg. myopia/hyperopia) from normal shape will it affect the size of iris or iris will remain unchanged?

Accepted Answer

No effect on iris: If the eye is too long for its own focusing system the light rays will come to a focal point in front of the retina and nearsightedness exists.  If the rays would theoretically focus behind the retina, farsightedness exists. Neither of these affect the iris or pupil.

Question 6

what does having an astigmatism and nearsightedness in both eyes but also a little farsightedness mean?

Accepted Answer

Confusion: To answer this correctly we would need to see your glasses rx. Often people become confused by our terms. Often people confuse far sightedness with the term presbyopia or loss of near reading vision as we get older.

Question 7

if nearsightedness is from a too-long eyeball, and farsightedness from too short, what are bifocals benefits?

Accepted Answer

Lense changes: The lens of the eye hardens year by year from birth to about age 52 when it becomes a rock.  The impact of this in a practical sense starts at age 38-42 when near vision becomes a problem.  Bifocals compensate for this hardening of the lens and allow for both near and far vision with one eyeglass. This is independent of the basic power and occurs in all humans/all refractive states of eyes.

Question 8

how do myopia and hyperopia differ from one another?

Accepted Answer

Simply put...: When a person is myopic or nearsighted, they can find a spot where they can see up close without glasses.  The more myopic the closer they have to hold things and without glasses, the distance vision is blurry.  Farsighted or hyperopia means the distance vision is better than the near vision, but does not necessarily mean the distance vision is good, just better than the near without glasses.

Question 9

can misalingment of  one eye due to myopic anisometropia be treated only with eye excercises? how much improvement is seen?

Accepted Answer

Eye doctor can help: A visit to one or two pediatric ophthalmologists can offer opinions on the best ways of treating it. Haven't heard of eye exercises being of help. The doctors will likely have to decrease the myopia in the bad eye, by such methods as contact lens, laser surgery, etc...

Question 10

for people who are nearsighted, like myself, is it normal for one eye to be a little more myopic than the other, or does it indicate optic neuritis?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is normal : One eye can be more or less myopic than the other without being abnormal.   Symptoms of optic neuritis involve pain, vision loss of color and flashing lights.  If you are having any of these symptoms you should see your eye doctor and regular doctor since optic neuritis can be an indication of an autoimmune disorder like ms.

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Eye prescription is +0.25x-1.0. so my power is "+", but spherical equivalent is "-". am i myopic or hyperopic? is near or far vision better?

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Is it possible for a person to have myopia with one eye and hyperopia with the other?

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My friend has hyperopia in one eye and myopia in the other. what can be causing this and is there any way to treat it?

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Suppose if an eye get elongate or small (eg. myopia/hyperopia) from normal shape will it affect the size of iris or iris will remain unchanged?

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What does having an astigmatism and nearsightedness in both eyes but also a little farsightedness mean?

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If nearsightedness is from a too-long eyeball, and farsightedness from too short, what are bifocals benefits?

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How do myopia and hyperopia differ from one another?

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Can misalingment of one eye due to myopic anisometropia be treated only with eye excercises? how much improvement is seen?

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For people who are nearsighted, like myself, is it normal for one eye to be a little more myopic than the other, or does it indicate optic neuritis?

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