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Farsightedness
Farsightedness, or hyperopia, is the inability to see close-up objects clearly. In severe cases, the ability to view distant objects may also be affected.
Farsightedness happens when the corneal shape is too flat or the eye is too short, causing light to focus behind the retina.
It is most commonly diagnosed in childhood.
What are its symptoms?
Blurriness of objects viewed at close range is the primary symptom of farsightedness. Attempts at focusing harder to compensate for farsightedness can also result in headaches, pain around the eyes or eyestrain. Crossed eye (strabismus) may also be present in children.
Farsightedness is diagnosed by means of a
refraction test.
Treatment
Farsightedness can be corrected with prescription glasses or contacts. In addition, there are effective surgical options
for those who wish to be glasses- or contacts-free,
including LASIK,
Visian ICL, and
Refractive Lens
Exchange
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