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Farsightedness InformationIntroductionAbout 1 in 4 people in the U.S. have hyperopia or farsightedness, but fortunately there are more ways to correct this eye disorder than ever before.People with hyperopia or farsightedness have difficulty focusing on objects close up, such as print in a book. More severe hyperopia would also cause problems with seeing objects in the distance clearly, such as highway signs.The occurrence of hyperopia increases with age; At least half of all persons over the age of 65 have some degree of farsightedness. How Is Farsightedness Corrected?To correct hyperopia you must change the way the light rays bend when entering your eye. Glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery can all be used to correct farsightedness.Depending on the extent of your farsightedness, you may need to wear your glasses or contact lenses at all times, or only when you need to see objects up close, like when reading or sewing. With hyperopia, your prescription is a positive number, such as +3.00. The higher the number, the stronger your lenses will be.If wearing contacts or glasses isn't for you, refractive surgery can reduce or even eliminate your dependence on glasses or contact lenses. The most common procedures to correct hyperopia include:
How Is Farsightedness Diagnosed?Farsightedness can be easily diagnosed by a basic eye exam given by your eye doctor. What Are the Symptoms of Farsightedness?Symptoms of farsightedness may include:
What Causes Farsightedness?Hyperopia is a refractive error, like astigmatism and nearsightedness (myopia). Having a refractive error means that light rays bend incorrectly into your eye to transmit images to the brain. Farsightedness occurs when light entering the eye focuses behind the retina, instead of directly on it. An abnormally flat cornea or short eye can cause the light to enter the eye this way.Hyperopia often runs in families. It is often present at birth; however, many children outgrow it. |
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