The key difference is that hyperopia, or farsightedness, affects people of all ages and makes close-up vision blurry, while presbyopia is age-related and typically starts around 40. […]
What’s the Difference Between Hyperopia & Presbyopia?
Are Contact Lens Prescriptions the Same as Glasses?
Contact lenses sit directly on the eye’s surface, while glasses sit a few millimeters away from the eyes. This difference in placement means that the strength of each kind of prescription needs to be adjusted accordingly.
That’s why, after an eye exam, you’ll find that contact lenses and glasses prescriptions are slightly different. […]
