A member asked:

If i have blurry vision, how can i know which one (astigmatism or myopia) is causing the problem?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

See Eye Doc: Either or both can cause blurred vision. Ask your eye doctor which is the main contributor in your particular case.

Answered 2/14/2013

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Refraction will tell: Both astigmatism and myopia (nearsightedness) can blur your distance vision. If you have a large amount of astigmatism you may notice a starburst pattern from red tail lights at night. High amounts of astigmatism will blur both near and far vision, while myopia will blur the distance , with near vision being clear. Get a refraction to find out for sure.

Answered 1/26/2014

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