01/09/2026
Ask the Optometrist: Why does everything blur up close? π§
If close-up text looks fuzzy or stretched even when your distance vision is fine, you might be dealing with astigmatism β not just short or long-sightedness.
It's simply caused by an irregular curve in your cornea or lens, and it's tested at every eye exam we do. Most people with it just need the right lens correction.
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