What does slightly long sighted mean?
Long-sightedness affects the ability to see nearby objects. You may be able to see distant objects clearly, but closer objects are usually out of focus.
What is considered a weak eye prescription?
Generally, the further away from zero (+ or -), the worse the eyesight. A number between +/-. 025 to +/-2.00 is considered mild, a number between +/-2.25 to +/- 5.00 is considered moderate, and a number greater than +/- 5.00 is considered severe. Eye prescriptions can change over time.
How can long-sightedness be corrected?
Long-sightedness can usually be corrected simply and safely by wearing glasses with lenses that have been prescribed specifically for you. See diagnosing long-sightedness for more information about what your prescription means.
Is a 1.25 diopter bad?
1.25 power lens correction is relatively mild. When it comes to corrective vision wear, the further from zero the number, the worse a person’s sight. For many, 1.25 would not warrant prescription eyewear.
Do you get more long-sighted as you get older?
When you’re younger, these problems might not be noticeable at first because the focusing power of your lens can overcome your long-sightedness for a while. Long-sightedness tends to become more common in adults as they get older and the lens loses the ability to focus properly.
Why does it take my eyes so long to focus in the morning?
Tears lubricate, nourish, and protect your eyes, and you’re constantly producing tears even while asleep. Sometimes, however, your nightly tears can dry on the surface of your eyes, causing blurry, hazy vision in the morning. Blinking a few times after waking up can remoisten your cornea and get rid of blurriness.
Why does it take my eyes so long to focus?
The focusing problem you describe may be an early symptom of presbyopia, an age-related change in vision. Presbyopia can occur in addition to having farsightedness, nearsightedness or astigmatism. In presbyopia, your eyes gradually lose the ability to adjust to see up-close objects clearly.