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Hi doctors, can you tell me what is it called when one of your eyes is near sighted and the other eye is far sighted?

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Dr. Howard Pomeranz answered

Anisometropia: The medical term for this is anisometropia meaning there is a significant difference in the prescription between the two eyes.

Dr Shaw agreed

Answered 4/29/2014

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A member asked:

Hi doctors, can you tell me what is it called when one of your eyes is near sighted and the other eye is far sighted?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Howard Pomeranz answered

Dr Shaw agreed

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