Blurry up close, but fine at a distance? That’s not tired eyes—it could be long-sightedness.
We see it all the time at J.HYDE Opticians: someone walks in saying, “I’m struggling to read for more than five minutes,” or “I keep getting this tension headache when I’m working on my laptop.” The likely culprit? Hyperopia, also known as long-sightedness.
What Is Long-Sightedness?
Long-sightedness (or hyperopia) means your eyes see faraway objects clearly, but anything up close takes extra effort to focus on. It’s a focusing error—light entering the eye lands behind the retina, rather than directly on it, so your eyes have to work harder to bring near tasks into focus.
This can affect anyone, but we see it often in:
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Young professionals straining at screens all day
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Teens and students whose reading fatigue gets mistaken for distraction
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Adults in their 30s and 40s just starting to notice a change
Common Symptoms of Long-Sightedness
You might be long-sighted if:
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Text starts sharp, but blurs after a few minutes
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You hold your phone or books further away to focus
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You get tension headaches after reading
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Screens give you more eye strain than usual
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You feel visually tired by the end of the day
Many people chalk it up to stress or screen time. But often, it’s simply that your close vision needs correction—and your eyes are overcompensating.
Do You Always Need to Wear Glasses?
That depends on the strength of your prescription.
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Mild hyperopia: You might only need glasses for close-up tasks like reading, emails, or using your phone.
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Stronger hyperopia: You may benefit from wearing glasses full-time, especially if your distance vision also starts to feel “off.”
And it’s not always about age—young people can be long-sighted too. Their eyes just work harder to mask it—until they can’t anymore.
Why Your Prescription Matters
A proper eye test doesn’t just tell you if you need glasses—it tells you when to wear them, and why. At J.HYDE, we explain your prescription in real terms: what those numbers mean, and how they translate to your daily life.
We’ll also guide you through lens types, including:
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Basic reading glasses
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Blue-light filtered lenses for screens
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ZEISS SmartLife lenses for all-day clarity
Book a Lens Consultation in Birmingham
If you’re based in Birmingham and searching for:
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“Why can’t I see up close clearly?”
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“Do I need glasses for reading?”
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“Optician near me for eye strain”
You’re in the right place.
We’ll help you make sense of your prescription—and get your close vision back in focus.
Book an in-store lens consultation, our team is ready to help you find clarity, comfort, and confidence in how you see the world.
