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What is hyperopia?

What is hyperopia?

08 August 2024

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Hyperopia is a refractive error of the eye in which the image of nearby objects is focused behind the retina, rather than directly on it. This occurs because the eye is shorter than normal or because the cornea is less curved than necessary. As a result, people with hyperopia often have difficulty seeing nearby objects clearly, while distant objects may appear sharper.

Symptoms of Hyperopia

Symptoms of hyperopia vary depending on the severity of the problem and the age of the individual. Some of the most common include:

  • Blurred vision up close – difficulty reading, writing, or performing tasks that require close vision.
  • Eyestrain – feeling of eye fatigue, especially after prolonged activities that require close focusing.
  • Headaches – frequent, especially after reading or working on a computer.
  • Squinting – needing to squint to see clearly.

Diagnosing Hyperopia

Hyperopia is diagnosed through a comprehensive eye exam that includes refraction tests and an examination of the structure of the eye. The ophthalmologist may use tools such as an autorefractometer to measure how light is focused in the eye and determine the degree of hyperopia.

Hyperopia Treatment

Hyperopia treatment aims to improve the eye's ability to properly focus on nearby objects. Treatment options include:

  • Glasses: Convex lenses that help focus light directly on the retina.
  • Contact Lenses: Contact lenses specifically designed to correct hyperopia.
  • Refractive Surgery: Procedures such as FemtoLasik, LASIK, PRK, or Trans-PRK that reshape the cornea to correct the way light enters the eye.

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