Hyperopia ( Farsightedness )

Hyperopia ( Farsightedness ) Hyperopia - Farsightedness

occurs when light rays focus behind the retina because the cornea is too flat, or the eyeball is too short from front to back.

People with farsightedness can see distant objects clearly, while nearby objects appear blurred. When people with farsightedness are young, their lens can usually compensate for this problem by zooming to focus light rays. But over time, they lose this ability and nearby objects begin to appear blurred. As the eye ages and continues to loose its zooming ability, distant objects will also appear blurred.

Hyperopia Signs and Symptoms

Difficulty seeing up close
Blurred distance vision (occurs with higher amounts of hyperopia)
Eye fatigue when reading
Eye strain (headaches, pulling sensation, burning)
Crossed eyes in children

Hyperopia Detection and Diagnosis

Farsighted vision is detected with a vision test called a refraction. Young patients’ eyes are dilated for this test so they are unable to mask their farsightedness with accommodation. This is called a wet refraction.

Hyperopia Treatment

The treatment for hyperopia depends on several factors such as the patient’s age, activities, and occupation. Young patients may or may not require glasses or contact lenses, depending on their ability to compensate for their farsightedness with accommodation. Glasses or contact lenses are required for older patients.

Refractive surgery is an option for adults who wish to see clearly without glasses. LASIK, clear lens replacement, LTK and intraocular contact lenses are all procedures that can be performed to correct hyperopia.

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