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Myopia and Astigmatism: What’s The Difference?

Posted on November 3, 2025 (November 3, 2025) by Mint Eyecare

If you find the world looks a bit blurry, you’re not alone. Many people experience unclear vision, and two common reasons for this are myopia and astigmatism. While both of these conditions impact how clearly you see, each has its own causes and characteristics. Learning what sets myopia and astigmatism apart can help you make […]

Myopia vs. Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?

Posted on June 21, 2024 (June 21, 2024) by Mint Eyecare

A closeup of a woman's eye at the eye doctor with a visual acuity chart in the background.

Vision is one of the ways we can explore and experience the world around us. Not everyone experiences clear vision throughout their life. Many individuals have some form of refractive error, resulting in blurry vision. Myopia and hyperopia are two of the most common refractive errors and can reasonably be described as opposites of one […]